Nsw Ses Camden Unit

The NSW State Emergency Service (NSWSES) is an emergency and rescue service dedicated to assisting the community in floods, storms and tsunamis.

In 1957 Bruce Ferguson was appointed the controller of the organisation. The main operational activities at the time were related to flooding. Mr Ferguson remained controller for 17 years, in which a basic flood warning system for the Nepean River was developed and a flood boat was obtained as a gift from the local Apex Club.

60 years since the formation of the Camden Civil Defence Organisation, Camden SES Unit has become an integral component of the developing Camden community. Since Mr Ferguson, there have been 6 controllers of the unit. In 2011, the Camden Unit relocated from John Street, Camden to their current headquarters on Queen Street, Narellan. The unit has grown to have over 40 active members, who are all volunteers. Camden SES works closely alongside other agencies and has continuous support from Sydney Southern Region and NSW SES State Headquarters.