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Bunbury's dedicated State Emergency Service volunteers will join nearly 2000 fellow volunteers tomorrow in wearing orange to work in celebration of National SES Week.

Held in recognition of the work the volunteers do each year, National SES Week celebrations are taking place around Australia untilNovember14.

To mark the occasion, a giant thank you card will be available for people to sign at Bunnings in Bunbury, whichwill be presented to SES volunteers.

FESA Chief Executive Officer Jo Harrison-Ward said everyone could join in the event on Wear Orange Wednesday.

"WOW Day gives the community an opportunity to say thank you to local SES volunteers for their hard work and dedication to make local communities safer," Ms Harrison- Ward said.

Mrs Harrison-Ward said the State’s SES volunteers responded to more than 680 incidents in the past 12 months and there were two simple ways people could show their appreciation for a remarkable group of people.

"You can show your support for SES volunteers on WOW Day by wearing an item of orange clothing or accessory such as a ribbon, tie or scarf," she said.

"You can also send a personal message of support to SES volunteers by emailing thankyouses@fesa.wa.gov.au."

Anyone interested in becoming an SES volunteer can call the Volunteer Recruitment Hotline on: 1800 628 141.