The Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES) Warragul Unit is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a community open day on Saturday, October 18.
The milestone event will honour five decades of dedicated volunteer service and showcase the vital work VICSES does in emergency response, community safety and recovery.
Highlights of the open day include live storm and flood demonstrations, historical displays, kids' activities and a special meet and great with VICSES mascot Paddy the Platypus.
The open day is free to attend, and no bookings are required.
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations, the unit also will be awarding life memberships to a cohort of current and former members at a special dinner event at the Warragul Country Club.
Current and former members of the unit also are invited to be part of a special picnic event in Warragul this Sunday, October 5 from 11am. Registrations are essential for catering purposes and can be made via email to SES50picnicwarragul@gmail.com
Quotes attributable to Daniel Brown, VICSES Warragul unit controller Daniel Brown said the open day was a fantastic opportunity for the community to meet volunteers, learn what VICSES do and celebrate the history of the Warragul unit.
"We're excited to open our doors to the community and welcome back founding and former members who laid the foundation for the unit as it is today," he said.
The open day will be held at the Warragul headquarters in Queen St from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 18.