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The day is rotated around the regions in terms of location and organised in collaboration with the SES\u2019s statewide branch, as well as the regions, to provide female volunteers with ample training.<\/p>\n
Volunteer at SES Bellarine, unit controller at SES Geelong and Leopold resident, Rachel Vella, declared the day a massive success and expects it to become more widespread across more regions in Victoria.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe whole idea of women in rescue is the idea that traditionally emergency services have been male dominated and over time and in recent years that has started to change,\u201d Ms Vella said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe day\u2019s main objective is just to build confidence with women in rescue roles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe often see in the SES that women might take a backseat and let the men jump in, especially if they are new or young. So this really just reinforced a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported, while also creating a networking opportunity in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event\u2019s scenario that afternoon was a \u201ccar vs cyclists\u201d situation, which began with a casualty trapped under a car and one lying in front of the car.<\/p>\n
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