Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells has paid tribute to Victoria’s fallen firefighters during an annual memorial service at St John’s Anglican Church in Beaconsfield.

Victorians are being reminded of the dangers of entering floodwaters as part of FloodSafe Week, an initiative from the Victoria State Emergency Service (SES).

The Victorian Government has signed a contract with Telstra for a world-class digital radio dispatch service to upgrade and improve radio communications for fire brigades across regional Victoria, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells announced today.

Social media is revolutionising the way the public interacts with Victoria Police, with Police and Emergency Services Minister Kim Wells today announcing an expansion of the Eyewatch initiative.

CFA volunteers will try out new mobile units that simulate real fire-fighting conditions, and are designed to save firefighters travelling long distances for training, Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said today.

Attorney-General and Minister for Emergency Management Mark Dreyfus QC MP and Victorian Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells today announced that low-interest concessional loans will be made available to eligible small businesses, primary producers and not-for-profit organisations affected by recent disasters in regional Victoria.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells was presented with the keys to a new high-tech armoured rescue vehicle for Victoria Police today which can be used in counter-terrorism operations and hostage incidents.

More of Melbourne’s commuters will be safer every night of the week with the deployment of Protective Services Officers (PSOs) to a further four rail stations – Bayswater, Montmorency, Chelsea and Springvale.

Police and Emergency Services Minister Kim Wells has praised the work of Victoria Police after spending Friday night on the streets of Melbourne speaking with police officers, youth workers, taxi drivers and bus operators.

The Mount Waverley Police Station will be upgraded to operate 24 hours a day, providing better protection for the community and accommodating the additional police officers promised by the Victorian Coalition Government.

Attorney-General and Minister for Emergency Management Mark Dreyfus QC MP and the Victorian Police and Emergency Services Minister Kim Wells today announced emergency financial assistance will be made available to Victorians significantly affected by the Dereel bushfire.

Victorian drivers are being urged to take a break during the Easter holidays by stopping and resting at one of 52 Driver Reviver sites across the state.

Aircranes Gypsy Lady and Elvis, which have played a vital part in Victoria’s firefighting response this summer have been farewelled as the bushfire season draws to a close.

Federal Attorney-General and Minister for Emergency Management, Mark Dreyfus, and the Victorian Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Kim Wells, today announced emergency financial assistance will be made available to Victorians significantly affected by the recent storms and tornadoes in North Eastern Victoria.

The Victorian Coalition Government will increase funding to improve the state’s highest risk roads and intersections to $1 billion over the next 10 years.