Emergency & Rescue Agency Reference
State Emergency Service NSW
The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) is a volunteer-based emergency and rescue organization dedicated to helping communities across New South Wales prepare for and respond to natural disasters.
It is the lead combat agency for floods, storms, and tsunamis across the state.
Lead Flood & Storm Agency
| Talk Group ID | Description |
|---|---|
| 10201 | Sydney Northern Tactical 1 |
| 10202 | Sydney Northern Tactical 2 |
| 10203 | Sydney Northern Tactical 3 |
| 10204 | Sydney Northern Tactical 4 |
| 10205 | Sydney Northern Tactical 5 |
| 10206 | Sydney Northern Tactical 6 |
| 10207 | Sydney Northern Strategic |
| 10208 | Sydney Southern Tactical 1 |
| 10209 | Sydney Southern Tactical 2 |
| 10210 | Sydney Southern Tactical 3 |
| 10211 | Sydney Southern Tactical 4 |
| 10212 | Sydney Southern Tactical 5 |
| 10213 | Sydney Southern Tactical 6 |
| 10214 | Sydney Southern Strategic |
| 10215 | Sydney Western Tactical 1 |
| 10216 | Sydney Western Tactical 2 |
| 10217 | Sydney Western Tactical 3 |
| 10218 | Sydney Western Tactical 4 |
| 10219 | Sydney Western Tactical 5 |
| 10220 | Sydney Western Tactical 6 |
| 10221 | Sydney Western Strategic |
| 10222 | Hawkesbury Road Crash Rescue |
| 10223 | State - Operations 16 |
| 10224 | State - Operations 17 |
| 10225 | State - Operations 18 |
| 10226 | State - Operations 19 |
| 10227 | State - Operations 20 |
| 10228 | State - Operations 15 |
| 10229 | State - ICT Communications 2 |
| 10230 | State - Operations 11 |
| 10231 | State - Operations 12 |
| 10232 | State - Operations 13 |
| 10233 | State - Operations 14 |
| 10234 | State - Rescue |
| 10235 | State - Dispatch |
| 10236 | Operations 1 |
| 10237 | Operations 2 |
| 10238 | Operations 3 |
| 10239 | Operations 4 |
| 10240 | Operations 5 |
| 10241 | Operations 6 |
| 10242 | Operations 7 |
| 10243 | Operations 8 |
| 10244 | Operations 9 |
| 10245 | Operations 10 |
| 10246 | ICT Communications 1 |
| 10247 | SES Encrypted Channel |
| 10248 | SES Encrypted Channel |
| 10249 | North Eastern Zone - Rescue |
| <10250 | North Eastern Zone - Dispatch |
| 10251 | North Eastern Zone - Ops 1 |
| 10252 | North Eastern Zone - Ops 2 |
| 10253 | North Eastern Zone - Ops 3 |
| 10254 | North Eastern Zone - Ops 4 |
| 10255 | North Eastern Zone - Ops 5 |
| 10256 | North Eastern Zone - Low Priority |
| 10257 | North Western Zone - Rescue |
| 10258 | North Western Zone - Dispatch |
| 10259 | North Western Zone - Ops 1 |
| 10260 | North Western Zone - Ops 2 |
| 10261 | North Western Zone - Ops 3 |
| 10262 | North Western Zone - Ops 4 |
| 10263 | North Western Zone - Ops 5 |
| 10264 | North Western Zone - Low Priority |
| 12020 | General |
| 12059 | General |
| 12501 | Zone 1 Operations |
| 12502 | Zone 2 Operations |
| 12611 | Zone 11 Operations |
| 12628 | Zone 28 Operations |
| 19869 | Comms Channel |
| 20201 | South Eastern Zone - Rescue |
| 20202 | South Eastern Zone - Dispatch |
| 20203 | South Eastern Zone - Ops 1 |
| 20204 | South Eastern Zone - Ops 2 |
| 20205 | South Eastern Zone - Ops 3 |
| 20206 | South Eastern Zone - Ops 4 |
| 20207 | South Eastern Zone - Ops 5 |
| 20208 | South Eastern Zone - Low Priority |
| 20209 | Clarence-Nambucca Strategic |
| 20210 | Central West Tactical 1 |
| 20211 | Central West Tactical 2 |
| 20212 | Central West Tactical 3 |
| 20213 | Central West Tactical 4 |
| 20214 | Central West Tactical 5 |
| 20215 | Central West Strategic |
| 20216 | State - Operations 33 |
| 20217 | State - Operations 34 |
| 20218 | State - Operations 35 |
| 20219 | State - Operations 36 |
| 20220 | State - Operations 37 |
| 20221 | State - Low Priority 3 |
| 20222 | State - Low Priority 4 |
| 20223 | Hunter Tactical 1 |
| 20224 | Hunter Tactical 2 |
| 20225 | Hunter Tactical 3 |
| 20226 | Hunter Tactical 4 |
| 20227 | Hunter Tactical 5 |
| 20228 | Hunter Tactical 6 |
| 20229 | Hunter Strategic |
| 20230 | Lachlan Tactical 1 |
| 20231 | Lachlan Tactical 2 |
| 20232 | Lachlan Tactical 3 |
| 20233 | Lachlan Tactical 4 |
| 20234 | Lachlan Tactical 5 |
| 20235 | Lachlan Tactical 6 |
| 20236 | Lachlan Strategic |
| 20237 | PSN - Operations 26 |
| 20238 | PSN - Operations 27 |
| 20239 | PSN - Operations 28 |
| 20240 | PSN - Operations 29 |
| 20241 | PSN - Operations 30 |
| 20242 | State - Low Priority 1 |
| 20243 | State - Low Priority 2 |
| 20244 | Western Zone - Rescue |
| 20245 | Western Zone - Dispatch |
| 20246 | Western Zone - Ops 1 |
| 20247 | Western Zone - Ops 2 |
| 20248 | Western Zone - Ops 3 |
| 20249 | Western Zone - Ops 4 |
| 20250 | Western Zone - Ops 5 |
| 20251 | Western Zone - Low Priority |
| 20252 | State - Low Priority 5 |
| 20253 | Metro Zone - Rescue |
| 20254 | Metro Zone - Dispatch |
| 20255 | Metro Zone - Ops 1 |
| 20256 | Metro Zone - Ops 2 |
| 20257 | Metro Zone - Ops 3 |
| 20258 | Metro Zone - Ops 4 |
| 20259 | Metro Zone - Ops 5 |
| 20260 | Metro Zone - Low Priority |
| 20261 | Mid North Coast Strategic |
| 20262 | Northern Zone - Rescue |
| 20263 | Northern Zone - Dispatch |
| 20264 | Northern Zone - Ops 1 |
| 20265 | Northern Zone - Ops 2 |
| 20266 | Northern Zone - Ops 3 |
| 20267 | Northern Zone - Ops 4 |
| 20268 | Northern Zone - Ops 5 |
| 20269 | Northern Zone - Low Priority |
| 20270 | State - Low Priority 6 |
| 20303 | Oxley Tactical 1 |
| 30201 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 1 |
| 30202 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 2 |
| 30203 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 3 |
| 30204 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 4 |
| 30205 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 5 |
| 30206 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 6 |
| 30207 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 7 |
| 30208 | Illawarra-South Coast Tactical 8 |
| 30209 | Illawarra-South Coast Strategic |
| 30210 | Southern Zone - Rescue |
| 30211 | Southern Zone - Dispatch |
| 30212 | Southern Zone - Ops 1 |
| 30213 | Southern Zone - Ops 2 |
| 30214 | Southern Zone - Ops 3 |
| 30215 | Southern Zone - Ops 4 |
| 30216 | Southern Zone - Ops 5 |
| 30217 | Southern Zone - Low Priority |
| 30218 | Murrumbidgee Strategic |
| 30219 | Macquarie Tactical 1 |
| 30220 | Macquarie Tactical 2 |
| 30221 | Macquarie Tactical 3 |
| 30222 | Macquarie Tactical 4 |
| 30223 | Macquarie Tactical 5 |
| 30224 | Macquarie Tactical 6 |
| 30225 | Macquarie Strategic |
| 30226 | State - Operations 23 |
| 30227 | PSN - Operations 21 |
| 30228 | PSN - Operations 22 |
| 30229 | PSN - Operations 23 |
| 30230 | PSN - Operations 24 |
| 30231 | PSN - Operations 25 |
| 30232 | Murray Strategic |
| 30233 | Southern Highlands Tactical 1 |
| 30234 | Southern Highlands Tactical 2 |
| 30235 | Southern Highlands Tactical 3 |
| 30236 | Southern Highlands Tactical 4 |
| 30237 | Southern Highlands Tactical 5 |
| 30238 | Southern Highlands Tactical 6 |
| 30239 | Southern Highlands Tactical 7 |
| 30240 | Southern Highlands Tactical 8 |
| 30241 | Southern Highlands Strategic |
| 30326 | Sydney Region Operations |
Emergency Service & Disaster Response Reference
State Emergency Services NSW Information
What Is NSW SES?
Establishment & Jurisdiction
- Founded: 1955
- Jurisdiction: Entire state of New South Wales
- Headquarters: Wollongong, NSW
Personnel & Leadership
- Volunteers: Over 10,900 active members
- Staff: Approximately 468 full-time operational employees
- Leadership: Commissioner Michael Wassing
Beyond primary combat roles, the SES assists partner emergency services during major disasters and provides critical logistical and operational support across the state.
Core Responsibilities & Lead Agency Roles
NSW SES is the designated lead combat agency for:
- Flood response, rescue, and evacuation operations
- Storm damage mitigation and structural repairs
- Tsunami preparedness and regional response
It also provides vital multi-agency support for:
- Road crash rescue and vehicular extraction
- Vertical rescue and complex terrain operations
- Bush search and rescue, plus police evidence searches
- Community education and disaster readiness programs
Services & Operational Deployment
- Incident Response: Volunteers respond to thousands of calls annually, tackling emergency tree removals, roof tarping, and flood rescues.
- Specialist Rescue: In rural and regional zones, SES units frequently lead general rescue efforts, including remote access operations.
- Support Roles: Active assistance during bushfires, medical emergencies, and large-scale public evacuations.
Volunteer Culture & Operations
- Diverse Membership: Volunteers come from all walks of life, united by community service.
- Comprehensive Training: Specialized instruction provided in technical rescue, logistics, digital communications, and leadership.
- Readiness: Readily identified by distinctive orange overalls and active 24/7, 365 days a year.
Mission, Vision & Values
Mission: Saving lives and creating safer communities.
Vision: To be a trusted volunteer-based emergency service delivering excellence in preparedness and response.
Values: Diversity, inclusion, teamwork, and community service.