The main function of the ACT State Emergency Service is to undertake response operations for storms and floods. The State Emergency Service also undertakes civil defence planning and civil defence operations; assists other agencies, such as the Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance Service in emergencies; and assists the Police and Airservices Australia to undertake operations in relation to searches The SES provides support for community organisations where this assists the training of SES staff and volunteers, and where there is a definite benefit to the community. The SES undertakes planning and response operations for storms and floods. In addition the SES: undertakes civil defence planning and civil defence operations; supports other services in relation to emergencies; supports other agencies in relation to searches; and provides support for community organisations where this assists with the training of SES members.     FOR EMERGENCY HELP IN FLOODS & STORMS CALL 132 500  __________________________________________________________________________________  Recruiting NOW!  If you would like to gain new skills, meet new people and have a minimum of 3 hours a week to spare, the ACT State Emergency Service would like to hear from you.   Click here to find out more