South Australian State Emergency Service
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1974 |
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| Jurisdiction | South Australia |
| Headquarters | 37 Richmond Road, Keswick, South Australia, Australia |
| Employees | 1700< |
| Annual budget | Approx. $18m AUD |
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| Parent department | South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) |
| Website | https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp |
The South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES, commonly known as the SES) is the South Australian branch of the State Emergency Service, partner of the Australian Council of State Emergency Services. The service, founded in 1962, is volunteer based, and prepares and responds to emergencies within the state. It receives on average 10,000 calls for assistance per year. The SASES is a separate entity, independent of other branches, and reports to the South Australian Minister for Emergency Services. The service is funded by a levy imposed on every household in the state, and is currently led by chief officer Chris Beattie with assistance from the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM).