Today VICSES Chief Officer Operations Tim Wiebusch accompanied volunteers from the South West Region to attend the official launch of Victoria's largest aerial firefighting fleet. This year’s fleet will provide much needed support for the upcoming 2018-19 summer fire season.

Lots of lightning across #Victoria, with the dots representing lightning strikes in the last 10 mins! The storms are high-based so not much rain reaching the ground yet, but can still be tracked on the radar ow.ly/8Elm50jTz86

Thanks to our VICSES News members who have for a 2nd day in a row responded to around 600RFAs during Friday including 23 flood rescues..23 too many! Big shout out to our crews @MalvernSES who I caught up with late this evening. Their patch took the brunt of the storm with 110RFAs

Wangaratta, Beechworth, Everton, Tarrawingee And surrounding areas. For more info: bit.ly/2nbpLyT #vicfloods

I have been Victoria’s State Response Controller over the last couple of days a big shout out to all the Emergency Mgt Staff and Volunteers that stepped up to help the communities they serve during this extreme weather right across the state. VicEmergency VICSES News @DELWP_Vic

Thanks for help!

If you’re travelling to visit family or friends today, remember to stay safe on our safe on our roads. Make sure to visit one of our Driver Reviver sites if you see one! Together, we can ensure that we all return home safe!

🌧 Our hard-working SES volunteers are back on the ground today responding to the many calls they have received since the flooding emergency began in north Qld almost two weeks ago, with more than 2400 requests for assistance.🌧 If you need SES assistance call 132 500.

🌩️ Thunderstorm forecast for today. Severe storms with heavy rainfall possible across much of northern/eastern #Victoria this afternoon and evening, most likely in the northeast and in Gippsland. Detailed forecasts here: ow.ly/7NXV50kLPLc

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Huge rescue effort to get man out of #Wodonga Creek last night 📷 bordermail 📝 bordermail.com.au/story/5986872/…

PHOTOS: Single vehicle crash blocks Hume Freeway last night at #Wodonga 📷 bordermail

Thousands are expected to flock to the Aust War Memorial from dawn to pay respect to those who have served. This year, our ACT Ambulance Service (ACTAS) with support from ACTSES volunteers will be on site to assist where needed for #ANZACDay2019 commemorations. #AWM

#AnzacDay is a day for all Australians. 🇦🇺 Thank you for your support in recognising the efforts of all past & present #YourADF personnel, & remembering those who paid the ultimate price in service to our nation. #LestWeForget #AusAirForce #AnzacDay2019 #TYFYS

To all who have served in our protection, we thank you for your sacrifice. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget.

Firefighters better equipped to deal with car crashes bit.ly/2W93fHc

⚠️Severe Thunderstorm warning issued for #Victoria, potential impacts for areas from Mildura to the Bellarine Peninsula. See ow.ly/alw350txdiG for details.

PHOTOS: cfa_updates and @DELWP_Vic #weworkasone training exercise today at #Corryong airport 📷 bordermail

Volunteering has many benefits, including helping to combat mental health and depression. Want to kick start your volunteering career? Join us today: ses.vic.gov.au/volunteer

In parts of the state a severe weather warning for damaging winds remains current. Remember to put away any loose items around your home, drive to the road conditions and move your vehicles undercover, away from trees. Dial 132 500 for SES help.

Code Red Fire Danger Day declared for Mallee & Northern Country tomorrow (Thu 21 Nov, 2019). A Statewide Total Fire Ban has also been declared. Anyone in high fire risk areas in Mallee / Northern Country should move to lower fire risk area tonight or tomorrow morning at latest.