Albury SES Unit Commander, Curits Kishere, said the Unit has welcomed 10 new members in recent weeks, with more to come. He described the influx as a sign of the region's strong community spirit.
"We're seeing younger faces come through the doors and it's fantastic," Commander Kishere said.
"Of course, we always welcome new recruits, we can never have enough volunteers."
Among those leading the new wave of volunteers is 20-year-old Field Operator Nick Trainer, who says his grandmother's service with the Tasmanian SES inspired him to join.
"I grew up hearing all her stories about rescues and the people she helped. That really interested me, so I thought I'd give it a go," Mr Trainer said.
"When you see people at their worst and you get to turn that around, it's incredibly rewarding."
Nicole Jarman, who joined six years ago after moving to Albury from Tamworth, says young people are realising there's more than one way to serve.
"I was particularly against the idea of getting up on roofs," Ms Jarman said.
"But then my husband joined and told me, 'You don't have to do that, you can actually work on the computers. That's what drew me in."
Nicole now works as an Incident Management Team Officer and is often the first voice locals hear when they call for help. She says joining gave her a sense of belonging when she first arrived in town.
"The first people I really connected with here were SES members and that made Albury feel like home," she said.
The new recruits are joining seasoned members like Lyn Emmett, who has been with the NSW SES for more than 33 years. As a Peer Support Officer, she takes calls from members across NSW after difficult jobs.
"But knowing you've made a big difference in someone's life, it's a good feeling" Ms Emmett said.
Her work has taken her from Lismore to Ballina to Townsville, helping fellow emergency workers recover after disasters.
With fresh recruits, experienced leaders and growing youth involvement, the Albury SES says its future is stronger than ever.
"Whether you're handy with a chainsaw, a computer, or simply a listening ear there's a role here for everyone," Commander Kishere said.
