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Balaklava Country Fire Service

Locality: Balaklava, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8862 1471

Address: 10 Edith Terrace 5461 Balaklava, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/

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25.01.2022 It’s normal to feel stress and worry about COVID-19. Most people will manage with the support of family and friends, but others may need some extra help to kee...p things on track. Professional support is also available if you need it. For more information about COVID-19 visit: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID2019

24.01.2022 Balaklava CFS would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas.Balaklava CFS would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas.

24.01.2022 With the fast moving electrical storm yesterday, our local members we're tasked with helping our local community with some water damage to a business in Balaklava. The water overflowed into the building due to built up sediment and leaves in their storm water drains. To avoid something similar happening to you please make sure your drains and pipes are clear before the next heavy rains roll into town

24.01.2022 Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 15 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northwest Pastoral - Severe N...ortheast Pastoral - Severe Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Flinders - Extreme Mid North - Extreme Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Severe Riverland - Severe Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire. If you don't have a plan to ensure your survival, leaving early before a fire starts is your safest option. In making your plan, you should be aware that in high fire danger conditions, essential services including mains-fed electricity and water supply may not be available due to the prevailing weather conditions. Landowners are asked to adhere to local harvest codes of practice which are available from your local council. Landowners are also asked to ensure that any burn-off activities conducted today are fully extinguished before midnight tonight. Agencies are advised to activate their Total Fire Ban procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions. For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

24.01.2022 A bit of footage from a controlled burn off

24.01.2022 Another successful deployment to NSW for Balaklava members Sam Gutteridge (1st trip) and Ryan Post (3rd trip). Interstate deployments are just another reason to join the CFS. Being able to help so many people in your own community is a special thing, being able to help communities interstate is something generally rarely experienced in the past. Come in and see us Monday nights 7pm to enquire.

23.01.2022 Working hard to keep it contained at Bowmans

22.01.2022 Just got a little surprise in the mail from the Premier Steven Marshall MP

21.01.2022 Today is International Men’s Day. This day highlights positive role models and raises awareness of men’s well-being. The theme this year is Better health for men and boys.

21.01.2022 Please remember as always social distancing, but never forget the ex service, serving, fallen and the families. Lest we forget

18.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (11.57pm) Anyone who visited or got takeaway (including delivery) from the Woodville Pizza Bar, 58 Woodville Road, Wo...odville on 6 16 November must immediately self-quarantine for 14 days. This includes people who live with you. People who visited across this period should seek testing as soon as possible. They must go directly to the testing location, wear a mask and alert the staff that they have visited the pizza bar. This is a high risk location due to a link with positive cases. Visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the full list of affected locations. To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

18.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 16 November 2020 (2.44pm) Please visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidcontacttracing for the latest COVID-19 health alerts. Advice: Ne...w locations added If you visited any of the below locations duration the listed times, you do not need to self-quarantine but you should monitor for symptoms and get tested immediately if symptoms appear: Adelaide - It's Convenient, 63 Waymouth St (updated) Saturday 14 November 6.00pm 6.15pm Ingle Farm - Coles South, Ingle Farm Shopping Centre Thursday 12 November 11.00am 11.30am Mawson Lakes - Mint Leaf Lounge, 6/121-131 Mawson Lakes Blvd Thursday 12/11/20 5:30pm 6:30pm Pooraka - On The Run (OTR) Pooraka, 126 Bridge Rd Thursday 12 November 11.45am 12.00pm Salisbury Salisbury City Fruit Bowl, 50 John St Friday 13 November 10.00am 10.15am Salisbury Downs - Hollywood Plaza Surgery, Winzor Street Friday 13 November 7.15 am to 7.20am Saturday 14 November 10.00am to 11.00am Salisbury Downs - Star Discount Chemist, Hollywood Plaza Saturday 14 November 10.00am 11.00am Woodville South - Woodville Pizza Bar, 1/58 Woodville Rd Saturday 14 November 6.30pm 8.30pm Friday 13 November 6.30pm 8.30pm To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

16.01.2022 We need everybody in our community over the next few weeks to follow all the directions given to us by the Department of Health including social distancing so we can together get through these very trying times and beat the COVID-19.virus. We will beat this together. If you think you may be at risk or have come into contact with someone that has the virus please stay home and contact the medical center immediately for advice. The CFS will still be responding to emergency calls as needed.

15.01.2022 The South Australian Roadmap for easing COVID-19 restrictions has been updated. STEP 1: Indoor and outdoor dining will be allowed at cafes and restaurants (10... people indoors and 10 people outdoors) from this Friday 22 May. This includes serving of alcohol with food. STEP 2: Changes will come into effect earlier - from Friday 5 June. More information about the new indoor and outdoor dining changes, including frequently asked questions, will be available soon. To see the updated Roadmap visit: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery

13.01.2022 A message from Chief Officer Mark Jones QFSM: Yesterday saw the first significant fire weather for the 2020-21 Fire Danger Season. The CFS and MFS responded to ...hundreds for fires, most of which were initiated by lightning strikes. The majority of the fires were expertly extinguished due to the fast response of our state’s firefighters backed by rapid deployment of aerial support on the larger incidents. Whilst this is the first bushfire test of the season, both fire services continue to work together to deliver high quality safety services to the public across the state. I would also like to thank those who operated Farm Fire Units who did an excellent job putting out smaller fires on their properties, without the CFS needing to attend. These fires serve as a timely reminder that the weather and nature will continue to present challenges to the safety of South Australians. The Fire Services of the State recognise those challenges and prepare to face them together in the best tradition of the emergency services. The CFS alone responded to 163 fires, with over 200 call outs for other emergency responses, including road crash rescue and trees down. Thank you to all of our volunteers who responded to incidents yesterday, and to the members of public who heeded our messages and helped us to keep you safe.

12.01.2022 Total Fire Bans expected for Sunday 15 November 2020. Bans will be confirmed after 4pm. Live stream from CFS

12.01.2022 Attention all teachers, parents, and students: If you are looking for online resources to help with learning from home during school closures consider some of these disaster resilience and bushfire preparedness resources. Teachers, if you would like to find out more about how you can incorporate disaster resilience and bushfire preparedness into your lessons, including setting up a video conference, please contact us at [email protected] https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3130658390300350&id=252455201454031

11.01.2022 Best of wishes for the new year from all at Balaklava CFS

10.01.2022 SA Health have developed this handy booklet to help you talk about coronavirus with your kids. Make sure you're following them for all relevant health and wellbeing updates.

10.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and parts of West Coast and North West Pas...toral districts. Hot and windy across western and central SA on Tuesday. Strong to locally damaging northerly winds, averaging 50-65 km/h with gusts of 90-100 km/h, are forecast to develop over the warning area during Tuesday morning. Winds will ease from mid afternoon ahead of a cooler southwesterly change. Gusty, possibly severe thunderstorms are also expected across parts of the warning area during the afternoon and evening. Locations which may be affected include Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Ceduna, Maitland, Wudinna, Cleve and Woomera. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Move vehicles under cover or away from trees; * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

10.01.2022 Some RCR (Road Crash Rescue) training with Port Wakefield.

09.01.2022 Port Wakefield and Balaklava

08.01.2022 COVID-19 Health Alert 17 November 2020 (10.49am) Anyone who visited the The Aquadome, 1 Crockerton Rd, Elizabeth on Saturday 14 November between 11.00 am 1....30 pm must self-quarantine immediately for 14 days and seek testing. SA Health is contacting people who attended the location who may have been in close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case. You may receive an SMS from SA Health. It is important that you self-quarantine properly to protect the community. If your house is appropriately set up so you do not have contact with other people, others who live with you are not required to self-quarantine (unless requested by SA Health or SA Police). For information on how to self-quarantine, including information for people who live with you, visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidisoadvice To find a location to get a COVID-19 test visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/covidtesting

07.01.2022 The SACFS is proudly working with SA Health and other agencies in the COVID-19 Emergency Management Team with a very clear mission to flatten the curve of COVID... cases in our state. You can play your part by maintaining good personal hygiene practices such as washing your hands, practising social distancing, and undergoing self-quarantine if you develop symptoms or have recently returned from overseas. For more information on steps you can take to limit the spread of the coronavirus, visit the SA Health website https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au and follow them on social media at: SA Health

05.01.2022 More fun from tonight

05.01.2022 Smokey says "Crawl Low in Smoke". He said nothing about putting stickers everywhere.....

04.01.2022 With a challenging week come to an end, it is well worth checking for debris, damage and ensuring you have everything stocked up again for your bush fire survival plan. Lots of resources available online to monitor and find suitable locations to relocate to in the event of an emergency. Stay safe and prepare early.

03.01.2022 As you may be aware, Kangaroo Island are dealing with some catastrophic fires at the moment. So today Balaklava CFS are sending Ryan Post, Kevin Barber and Johnny O'Mahoney to assist the crews currently there working extremely hard in some very trying conditions. They will be travelling with members from Hamley Bridge, Port Wakefield and Owen.

03.01.2022 COVID-19 has a wide range of symptoms. Find out more here

02.01.2022 Look and listen every day. Check the radio, CFS website, social media and news updates. Why risk it? Stay informed. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan #firefiregoaway https://www.facebook.com/252455201454031/posts/2860644603968398/

01.01.2022 Restrictions are easing further in South Australia. From today, most venues can have up to 75 people in a single room/area and 300 max per venue if the 1 person... per 4 square metre rule can be accommodated. Private gatherings, weddings and funerals can also increase to 75 people (1 person per 4 square metres). Other updates: [BORDER RESTRICTIONS] Travellers entering South Australia directly from Queensland (from 20 June), Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Tasmania are not required to quarantine. Travellers entering from other states and territories are still required to quarantine for 14 days. [AGED CARE FACILITIES] Residents will now be able to leave aged care facilities and return without restriction, meaning that families and friends can now take residents on outings in the community. Children of any age can now visit residential aged care facilities. If they are aged 6 months and over, they must have had their flu vaccine. Residents can have up to two family members, friends or volunteers visit each day, and facilities can approve additional visits where this is appropriate or necessary. No restrictions on visitor numbers for end-of-life support. For more information visit: www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery As we ease restrictions, there’s no room for complacency. Remember: If you have COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild) get tested. Wash/sanitise your hands regularly. Keep 1.5 metres distance from others. Wipe down frequently touched surfaces. Download the COVIDSafe app.