Port Stephens SES and Nelson Bay Sea Scouts undertake joint training

Members of Tomaree SES and the Nelson Bay Sea Scouts have combined for joint training.

TOMAREE State Emergency Service (SES) and the Nelson Bay Sea Scouts partnered recently for key training sessions.

The Tomaree SES hosted the Cubs then the Scouts over two evenings at their Corlette headquarters.

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Both groups received training at varying levels, which will enable the Cubs and Scouts to earn their SES badges.

Chris Bartlett of the Tomaree SES told News Of The Area, “The SES delivered a presentation that outlined what the SES do in emergency situations including removing fallen trees, [provide] sandbags for flooded properties, assist in flood crisis, search for missing people and rescue casualties, plus working with other emergency services including Police, Fire and Ambulance.”

One key message from the presentation was to have an emergency kit prepared in case disaster strikes.

This should include a document holder, towel, radio, spare batteries, zip lock bags, torch and a first aid kit.

The dangers of driving cars through floodwaters was also discussed.

“Working as a team, what it means to be a volunteer and having fun were the other key messages delivered,” Chris said.

The Cubs and Scouts then participated in a number of team rescue activities, in some cases in very wet conditions.

“Special thanks to Greg Rowe from the SES and Sea Scout leader Margaret ‘Magpie’ Richardson for their efforts in making this joint volunteer effort a huge success,” Chris said.

Both organisations are keen to welcome new members and volunteers.

Contact the SES on 0427 946 996 and the Sea Scouts via their Facebook page.

By Marian SAMPSON

Scouts and Cubs participated in a series of rescue scenario activities.