Moreton Bay SES claims prestigious award

Moreton Bay State Emergency Service volunteers have been named State Unit of the Year at the SES Week State Awards Ceremony.

Mayor Peter Flannery says it was fitting recognition for the unit, which delivers the highest level of service to City of Moreton Bay and Queensland.

“To put it into perspective, there are 372 SES units and groups across Queensland and Moreton Bay came out on top to receive the coveted Commissioner’s Cup for the 2024 unit of the year,” Mayor Flannery says.

The win follows the Deception Bay unit being awarded the Commissioner’s Cup last year.

“This is absolutely cause for celebration and well deserved acknowledgement for the 271 current members who put in huge number of unpaid hours to keep our city and state safe,” Mayor Flannery says.

Outstanding dedication

“The Deputy Commissioner said Moreton Bay SES stood out for its outstanding dedication to sustained and continuous improvement across operational readiness, member training and unit culture.

“This was in response to the review that was conducted following the 2022 floods that destroyed many homes in Moreton Bay.

“While we were very proud of our efforts during that flood event, the review left no stone unturned to identify a host of improvements focusing on three key areas: Capability, Culture and Capacity.

“They came up with a three-year plan full of targeted objectives and outcomes, including creating a new recruitment strategy, improving member training, fleet and facility upgrades, and ensuring the unit has one of the most welcoming cultures in Queensland.”

Mayor Flannery says Moreton Bay SES has already implemented 93 percent of the objectives in the first six months of the plan.

“It’s worked so well that Moreton Bay SES is preparing for a major recruitment drive to increase member numbers by a further 100 early next year to keep up with our growing city.”

The Moreton Bay SES Unit is embedded in City of Moreton Bay’s disaster management team and is proudly supported in partnership by City of Moreton Bay and Emergency Management Queensland.

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