My News Feed spoke with Logan local and Beenleigh SES Deputy Group Leader Les Hoppe on the importance of SES Week week.
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This week is officially dedicated to the State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers – and SES from Logan were recognised for their efforts at an awards ceremony over the weekend, with Logan SES Unit taking out the Regional Group/Unit of the Year.
The annual event provides an opportunity to honour the hard work and celebrate the outstanding efforts of SES members across the state. The SES has approximately 6,000 volunteers who perform a diverse range of functions when responding to local, state and national emergencies.
My News Feed spoke with Logan local and Beenleigh SES Deputy Group Leader Les Hoppe on the importance of this week, and the award.
“SES is a big part of my life,” Les says.
“The one thing about SES is the people in SES, and the thing I celebrate is the fact that I am part of a family of like minded volunteers who go the extra mile.
Les used to be in air and sea rescue on the Gold Coast, but the last few years he’s been with the SES in Logan.
“I’m also a trainer in heights, storm damage, land search and first aid, and also a flood boat operator,” he says.
“I go out and assist with missing persons, searching, and anything else to do with the floods. With the recent floods, I helped with storm damage and repairs around the Logan area.”
Les says the most exciting thing about this year’s SES Week is that Logan won the award for the unit of the year for our region.
“It’s pretty impressive, and I’m pretty proud to be part of that,” he says.
“It’s nice to be recognised to be part of a group of such caring people.”
QFES Commissioner Greg Leach congratulated the award recipients for their outstanding work with Queensland communities.
“Our SES volunteers selflessly donate their time to assist the community, often travelling long distances,” he says.
“To those thinking of volunteering with QFES, I encourage them to take the next step and enquire with their local unit and learn about the many roles available.”
“I thank all SES members for helping their communities prepare for weather events and get back on their feet following disasters.”
