Victoria Salvation Army Emergency Services

31/10/2026

Tonight we received a call to assist a young family who’s house was fully flooded from today’s storms. Water went right through the house causing a lot damage.
While Erin was speaking on the phone with the family she learnt they had just arrived home the day before with their newborn baby. What should be joyful days quickly turned devastating.
Erin made the dash to the family with much needed baby requirements and other assistance.
Thank you Erin for alway putting the community members at the centre of everything you do.
We are so blessed to be able to step into these spaces and help quickly when they need it most.

Proud dad was happy to share a photo of their beautiful new family member 🥰

26/10/2026

Last night a couple of our team members supported residents, SES, council staff and contractors at a flooded apartment complex.
Our crews have a great working relationship work together with the Whittlesea Shire.

25/10/2026

Today our team provided catering at the Hume Group CFA pre fire season training exercise.
Due to the severe weather it changed from an external training event to an indoor simulation exercise.
We always enjoyed working alongside these crews.
Thank you to our volunteers who assisted.

21/10/2026

18/10/2026

Today the team provided catering at the Nillumbik Group CFA training. This is just one of many training sessions that the different CFA’s will be running in the lead up to fire season.

15/10/2026

Epping CFA OPEN Day is Coming! On Sunday 25th October!

14/10/2026

Today our team provided the catering for a combined council relief centre exercise. The training session called ‘Exercise East’ tested the response of emergency council staff as well as other emergency services agencies to ensure they are prepared in the event of a real evacuation.
Not only did we provide the catering, we also supplied the material aid and bedding as part of the training exercise, just as we would in a real emergency.
We were blessed to have 5 new volunteers join us today for their first turn out as part of their training in the lead up to the fire season.
Thank you to everyone that assisted

03/10/2026

30 years of blessing those who serve.

Today, City of Whittlesea marked the 30th annual Blessing of the Emergency Services Fleet, bringing together emergency management agencies, community organisations and local residents in a powerful show of support and appreciation.

Despite a wet and wild start to the day, including heavy rain and an early morning 4.8 magnitude earthquake, around 400 people attended to meet emergency service personnel, explore fire engines and police vehicles, and learn more about the work of organisations including Victoria Salvation Army Emergency Services and our Emergency Services Catering trucks.

We were privileged to have our General Manager, Daryl Crowden share a simple but important reminder: emergency management is ultimately about people. Behind every incident, every emergency vehicle and every response are individuals, families and communities experiencing some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Daryl reflected on the importance of partnership across emergency services, local government and community organisations, and how the best outcomes are achieved when agencies work together with a shared purpose: protecting people, supporting recovery and bringing hope.

A huge thank you to City of Whittlesea, emergency service partners, volunteers and everyone who braved the weather to attend. Events like this are a wonderful reminder that strong, resilient communities are built on connection, service and people caring for people.

21/09/2026

Last Sunday our team from Maryborough provided lunch at the Goldfields CFA group exercise which was held at the CFA headquarters in Maryborough. 11 brigades came together to test their preparedness in the lead up to the fire season.
Thank you to the team for giving up your time to assist.

24/05/2026

Today our team attended Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance to support those attending the Boer War commemorative service. It was lovely to serve morning tea to the family members of those that served during the Boer War.
Thank you to the volunteers that gave up their Sunday to assist today