SES Yarrawonga Unit Controller Jason Forber (centre) pictured with VICSES acting CEO Rob Purcell (left) and acting emergency management commissioner Tim Wiebusch.
Four Yarrawonga SES members attended a statewide 50-year celebration in Melbourne last Saturday night, which they described as “fantastic”.
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Yarrawonga Unit Controller Jason Forber said many former high-ranking officials and volunteer retirees were among the 500-strong audience at the Pullman Hotel complex in Albert Park.
“It was fantastic, an amazing weekend,” Mr Forber said.
“It was a really good opportunity to catch up on SES colleagues from the central area.
“It was so interesting to hear about the changes over the years - from yellow vehicles and amber lights on the roof, which volunteers had to pay for, through to today’s state-of-the-art vehicles, which have government financial contributions.”
L-R: Representing Yarrawonga at the statewide milestone in Melbourne, Travis and Siobhan Johnston with Chloe and Jason Forber.
Victorian Minister for Emergency Services Vicki Ward outlined the history of the VICSES, which was previously a Civil Defence branch.
Strong SES advocate Jane Bunn from Channel 7 was among other guest speakers.
The Yarrawonga Unit will have its own 50-year celebration later this year.
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