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= South Australian State Emergency Services =

Cyclone Tracy (1974)
Following the cyclone, over 30,000 people were evacuated from Darwin to Adelaide. The SASES worked alongside the Red Cross in response to the disaster, giving evacuees assistance, guidance, and shelter

Ash Wednesday Fires I (1980)
The SASES's first major fire event warranted better preparation for future similar incidents, as at that time they "had not been used to such incidents"

Ash Wednesday Fires II (1983)
Following the previous Ash Wednesday fires, these fires were responded to more efficiently through a "more cohesive" management strategy between rural and metropolitan units

Northern South Australia Flooding (2007)
The SASES assisted prior to the flooding through sandbagging in community areas, in evacuations  through air searches and road rescues, and cleaning up communities in the aftermath

MH370 Air Search (2013)
The organisation sent 4 volunteers to assist in the international search for the aircraft wreck

2016 South Australian Floods
The SASES responded to over 600 calls for assistance, and worked to fix power outages, flooding, and evacuations, with most damage in the south of Adelaide. The organisation opened a relief centre for households with extreme damage.

Australian Bushfires (2019–2020)
The bushfire season saw devastation across South Australia, specifically in Kangaroo Island, where units volunteered to travel to the Island to assist the local unit and CFS with recovery and preparations. Following the bushfires, volunteers were thanked by the community through a range of events and initiatives, such as the 'parade of heroes' held at the Superloop Adelaide 500, alongside other emergency services.

Cadetship Program
Like other states, the SASES runs a cadetship program. Entry is from 13 years old, the youngest of all SES branches, and helps develop skills that help prepare them for volunteer membership to the organisation upon turning 18.

2019-2020 review of the SASES
A report by SAFECOM was published in September 2019 following a review of its services within the state, including the SASES. Recommendations and improvements were suggested to leadership, governance, financial control, innovation and project delivery, policy advice and support, and emergency management. The report aims to address the inefficiencies within the group of organisations, and work to make their services more integrated. Following the review, Emergency Services minister Corey Wingard reported to Adelaide newspaper The Advertiser that he accepts all findings.

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Organisational Awards
In 2016, the SASES was a finalist in the Australian Training Awards, run by the Australian Government. Based on their training programs for volunteers, the award recognised the organisation's focus on safety and specialised training.

Volunteer Medals
The SASES awards various medals in accordance to SAFECOM's rewards scheme. All volunteers within the organisation can be nominated for review by the chief officer. SAFECOM then reviews all nominations before forwarding all shortlisted to the Emergency Services minister for final review. Various levels of medals are awarded.

National Medal
The highest of medals, this medal recognises long-term service to an emergency service organisation, such as the SASES. A minimum service of 15 years is required for the medal.

Emergency Services Medal (ESM)
This medal honours SES volunteers who have committed and excelled within their service to the organisation. The award extends beyond emergency management, and also considers those who have volunteered their time to education within the SES. The ESM is national in recognition.

SA Emergency Services Medal (SAESM)
Similar to the ESM, this medal recognises distinguished achievement and commitment to emergency service organisations, including the SASES, within South Australia. The SAESM considers acts of bravery when evaluating nominees for the award.

Long Service Medal
This medal honours individuals who have volunteered to the organisation for 10 years.

SASES Certificates of Recognition
The organisation also honours volunteers through certificates, and is reviewed according to the same process as medals.

Five Year Meritorious Service Certificate
This certificate recognises volunteers who have provided service to the organisation for 5 years.

Certificates of Appreciation
This certificate recognises the commitment of "volunteers, and staff, members of the public, businesses, charitable organisations, service clubs, employers and other benefactors" to the organisation.

Chief Officer’s Commendation
This certificate recognises a volunteers commitment to the organisation as recognised by the chief officer. Both acts related to specific events and ongoing commitment is considered.

Individual Unit Awards
Various units throughout the state also have internal awards and honours to recognise their volunteers.

Sturt Unit Awards

 * Call out club — Various levels of gifts are awarded to volunteers after 100, 500 and 1000 call outs. This is to recognise their ongoing commitment to the unit. Alongside the gift for 1000 call outs, an engraved glass trophy is also given.
 * Jarrod Munro Award — The memorial recognition award celebrates a volunteer's commitment and effort to the unit. It is awarded quarterly, and was previously named the star award.

Membership of ACSES
Alongside other state branches of the SES, SASES is a member of the Australian Council of State Emergency Services (ACSES). Founded in 1995, each branch chief officer meets on the council to communicate information on their activities, as well as discuss state and national strategies.