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Blackwood Country Fire Service

Locality: Hawthorndene

Address: Gorse Avenue, Hawthorndene 5051 Hawthorndene, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.blackwoodcfs.com.au/

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25.01.2022 This post is from one of our members who was at the Cudlee Creek fire yesterday. It doesnt just take a fire fighter to be able to help those affected by the fires. After seeing how many people lost everything and now living at Balhannah football oval. Being this close to Christmas they have nothing. On Monday Im going to drop off some donations to the families. If you would like to come or just make a small donation please let me know. Cheers Toby Jones is a legend and keen to help. Can you?

25.01.2022 Thanks everyone for your donations so far! We are overwhelmed by the generosity. We are in desperate need of someone to provide a delivery truck/van or two to help us convey these donations to the relief centres. If you are able to assist please contact 0433 610 190 ASAP! UPDATE: all transport sorted. Thanks everyone. Thanks,... Blackwood CFS See more

24.01.2022 A huge thanks to our Social Club that put on a fantastic 69th birthday show last night. A massive thanks to Coro Meats for the help as well. Next year should be huge!

23.01.2022 Wise words from the crew at Eden Hills Country Fire Service for everyone that lives in the Mitcham Hills area and beyond...

23.01.2022 Hi everyone, We are looking for some community assistance with some of our record keeping. We are after someone who has some spare time to scan some of our old documents into an electronic format. ... You dont have to fight fires but you can certainly help us out! Please drop us a line if you might be able to help.

23.01.2022 A huge thank you to the gang at Joans Pantry. We appreciate your support and love that our community is so close!

22.01.2022 A belated thank you to the GM of Mayfair Hotel who dropped off a lovely gift for our members. Thank you Martin.

21.01.2022 An awesome local business supporting your local firefighters! Make sure you head up for a coffee next Saturday to support us and local business. Thanks B3 Coffee!!!

21.01.2022 Massive thanks to Dan Peters and the crew from V 2 F I T for the donation. Dan has been a longtime supporter of Blackwood CFS and we are very appreciative of his efforts.

20.01.2022 Blackwood Country Fire Service are still recruiting for volunteer firefighters We have received numerous applications however we still have several vacancies at Blackwood CFS. Check out the FB page, send us a direct message or head to the website and complete an expression of interest form.

20.01.2022 Thank you Nicolle for the kind words.

20.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Thank you for your efforts yesterday. Unfortunately we are not taking any more donations at Blackwood CFS Station. We simply do not have the capacity to accept anything further. Please see one of the options below if you wish to donate.

19.01.2022 A big THANK YOU to the Blackwood and surrounding communities who have given donations and other support over the last few weeks. We are truly appreciative!! We are still receiving lots of messages of support and offers of assistance from the public for the bushfire affected communities, the CFS as a whole and us as a brigade directly. Below are some ways that you can help:... DONATE You can make a donation to the Sturt Group Volunteer and Emergency public fund which directly benefits firefighters in the Mitcham Hills area and beyond. Account name: Sturt Group Volunteers and Emergency Emergency Public fund. BSB: 065 132 Account number: 103 355 90 You can also attend Blackwood fire station, Gorse Avenue Hawthorndene any Friday night from 7pm for further options JOIN & BECOME A CFS FIREFIGHTER. We are currently recruiting for volunteer firefighters. If you live within 4 minutes of the Blackwood fire station and wish to learn new skills and assist your community you can find details and submit an expression of interest online at https://www.blackwoodcfs.com.au/join-us or attend the fire station any Friday night from 7pm. If you live outside of our response area and interested in joining the CFS you can find more information via the CFS website below. https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/volunteer.jsp

19.01.2022 Come up to Banner Mitre 10 Blackwood today and grab a bacon egg sandwich or a sausage to support your local fire service.

19.01.2022 Thanks to our crews over there.

18.01.2022 Cudlee Creek Fire - Blackwood 34P nightshift crew. 1930hrs at Gumeracha Staging area.

18.01.2022 House fire at Belair - Monday 23 September Update Fire Cause Investigators have attended the scene this evening and determined the fire cause to be accidental with a stove cook top plate setting combustibles alight.

17.01.2022 Blackwood CFS has a strong history of protecting our community for 70 years. The recent events in the world, in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus), place us in a new scenario for protecting our community. The mantra of the Blackwood has always been, protect yourself first, protect your team second and protect the public next. We are committed to continuing this mindset and, as such, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our 70th celebrations. We hope that you will understand our commitment to our core values of protection and we apologise for any inconvenience this has caused. We are hopeful that we will be able to provide a larger 75th Birthday Celebration in the future.

16.01.2022 Kitchen Fire at Belair- 1 April 2019: At around 7:15pm this evening, CFS Crews were called to attend a kitchen fire at the Belair Hotel, in the Adelaide Hills. ... Crews arrived to find the kitchen engulfed, but were quickly able to extinguish the fire. The quick action of the CFS crews meant that there only a loss of stock and some minor damage to the kitchen, estimated around $100,000. The rest of the hotel was unscathed and all occupants were safely evacuated. 20 volunteers on 4 CFS appliances attended the scene, saving the iconic local hotel. http://dlvr.it/R1xpFl

14.01.2022 Happy Easter to you all, we hope you have a good break and please stay safe. We have taken delivery of a site box which has now been installed in our car park. ...It contains sandbag packs and instructions on how to fill and lay sandbags to prevent minor flooding at your home. As we move in to winter, these sandbag packs are available for collection at 20 Ackland Hill Road Coromandel Valley 24 hours a day. If you require a small amount of sandbags for minor flood prevention please call our Unit Duty Officer on 8370 3120 If your house or property is under threat or you are unable to fill sandbags yourself please dont hesitate to request SES assistance on 132 500. If your situation is life threatening please immediately call 000.

14.01.2022 Can anyone recommend a catering company? We’d prefer local but will consider elsewhere. PM us and we’ll share the details.

14.01.2022 Our Volunteer Firefighters from Blackwood CFS have been busy since Tuesday helping our fellow volunteers in Region 3, on the Riverland, with a large fire in Almond Husk Piles. Our crews assisted by utilising our specialist Blackwood 24 CAFS vehicle to suppress and extinguish the piles as they were pulled apart by heavy machinery. CAFS stands for Compressed Air Foam System which is not a new technology but proves highly effective in these types of fires where normal foam systems are not as effective.

10.01.2022 Do YOU live in Hawthorndene, Blackwood or Glenalta? Are YOU looking for a challenging role in the community while learning new skills and making new friends? Y...OU have the power to... - Protect YOUR community. - Save lives in YOUR community. - Extinguish fires in YOUR community. - Rescue those in need in YOUR community. - Socialise with other like minded people in YOUR community. YOU have the power to become a volunteer firefighter with Blackwood Country Fire Service!!! Blackwood Firefighters come from a diverse range of backgrounds including tradespeople, small business owners, MFS firefighters, Police Officers, Career CFS staff and students (year 12 and tertiary). Blackwood CFS is also very inclusive of families and loved ones through the brigade social club which aims to promote camaraderie, morale and friendship throughout the ranks. For further information: Attend the Blackwood Fire Station located on Gorse Avenue Hawthorndene any Friday night from 7pm. OR http://www.blackwoodcfs.com.au/join-us/ OR Send a message to the Blackwood Country Fire Service Facebook page and the recruitment officer will be in contact with you.

10.01.2022 Hi Everyone, We are looking for a business to help us with a project. We have had a wonderful new display cabinet created and now would like to display some of our past uniforms in it.... This project would probably suit a framer of memorabilia. Drop us a line if you know of someone we can speak to.

10.01.2022 Hi everyone! Further to our post earlier today, we have had a great response for donations. We will open the station between 2 and 3 pm tomorrow in order to take your donations. Toby Jones

10.01.2022 Thanks to all those in our local and greater Facebook community for their support over this very busy and devastating time. We have numerous people asking wher...e they can donate. If you wish to donate and improve the service we provide to the local community and rural South Australia, you can donate to Sturt Group Volunteer Fire and Emergency Public Fund BSB 065 132 Account 103 355 90. The Sturt Group Volunteer and Emergency Public Fund is a Deductible gift recipient and can issue tax deductible receipts on all donations over $2. Please contact us, if you would like a tax deductible receipt. This money is used to buy new equipment for our fire trucks and fire stations to improve the service we provide. Thanks again for all your support. See more

10.01.2022 Thank you to everyone that contacted us today during a controlled burn in Sturt Gorge. Please. If you are concerned, call 000, visit the CFS website or call the Bushfire Information Hotline below. Please do not rely on a volunteers personal number to give you a response in an emergency. https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/home.jsp... Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361

09.01.2022 Hey everyone! Just a quick notification the the department of Environment and Water are conducting their postponed controlled burns in National Park today (2 se...parate areas) . If you see smoke coming out of the park, then that is what its likely from! However if you see unattended flames then ring 000 without delay! See more

09.01.2022 The awesome crew at Joans Pantry are hosting a quiz night next Saturday (8th Feb) to raise funds for victims of the recent South Australian bushfires and Blackwood CFS. Head over the their page and follow the links to book a table or two!

08.01.2022 A huge thank you to the gang at Joan’s Pantry. We appreciate your support and love that our community is so close!

07.01.2022 Weve never seen anything like this. What we thought would be a couple of our utes with a few donations to take to those affected by the Cuddlee Creek Fire, turned into this! A non-stop parade of folks donating all manner of things for an hour and a half. We managed to take SEVEN trailer loads, 9 utes and a van full of donations to Nairne Memorial Hall where it will be sorted and distributed to those in need. If any one doubts our community spirit - show them this. This community is amazing. Thank you to all of you who donated today, to everyone who packed items for us and to our members for lending a hand today. And a special thanks to Toby Jones who had the brainwave. Thank you everyone!

07.01.2022 BLACKWOOD CFS IS RECRUITING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE UPCOMING FIRE DANGER SEASON! - Do you live in Hawthorndene, Blackwood or Glenalta? - Are you willing and able to spare some time to respond to emergencies in your community? - Are you over 18 years of age?... If so, you have the power to become a volunteer firefighter at Blackwood Country Fire Service! Blackwood CFS has a number of vacancies heading into the upcoming fire danger season. By joining Blackwood CFS you will: - Join a team of like-minded, community orientated and professional volunteers. - Receive nationally accredited training to assist in protecting your community. - Gain a diverse range of new skills. - Answer the call for help no matter how big or small the emergency. Blackwood CFS provides a very inclusive environment for men, women, family and friends. This atmosphere is encouraged through an established social club which holds regular events. Joining Blackwood CFS is a fantastic way to meet individuals and families within your local community. For further information or to express your interest in joining Blackwood CFS either: - Contact the Brigade Captain, Jamie Emswiler on 0412 352 354. -Check out our recruitment website at www.blackwoodcfs.com.au/join-us/ - Send a direct message to this page. - Visit our fire station on Gorse Avenue, Hawthorndene any Friday night from 7pm. Please LIKE, SHARE and tag any future Blackwood firefighters!!!

06.01.2022 Can anyone recommend a catering company? Wed prefer local but will consider elsewhere. PM us and well share the details.

06.01.2022 As we begin the long weekend, all of us at the Eden Hills CFS would like to remind you to stay safe, especially when travelling. Take regular breaks, dont drin...k drive and we will be on call 24/7 if you do need us. Please also remember that it is still the fire danger season in the Mt Lofty Ranges so stay vigilant. Have a very safe and happy Easter! See more

05.01.2022 Do YOU live in Hawthorndene, Blackwood or Glenalta (within 4 minutes of Blackwood fire station)? Are YOU new to the area and looking to give back to the community and be part of a team? Are YOU living in the response area and aspiring to a career in emergency services (SAAS, SAMFS, SAPOL, National Parks seasonal firefighters) and looking to gain nationally recognised training in firefighting, rescue and leadership?... YOU have the power to... - Protect YOUR community. - Save lives in YOUR community. - Extinguish fires in YOUR community. - Rescue those in need in YOUR community. - Socialise with other like minded people in YOUR community. YOU have the power to become a volunteer firefighter with Blackwood Country Fire Service!!! Blackwood Firefighters come from a diverse range of backgrounds including tradespeople, small business owners, MFS firefighters, Police Officers, Career CFS staff and students (year 12 and tertiary). Blackwood CFS is also very inclusive of families and loved ones through the brigade social club which aims to promote camaraderie, morale and friendship throughout the ranks. For further information: Attend the Blackwood Fire Station located on Gorse Avenue Hawthorndene any Friday night from 7pm. OR http://www.blackwoodcfs.com.au/join-us/ OR Send a message to the Blackwood Country Fire Service Facebook page and the recruitment officer will be in contact with you.

05.01.2022 On Friday night we had a huge surprise in the form of one little legend. Jasper had been saving some money that he wanted to give the firefighters. Needless to say, all of us were taken back by this young mans generosity. We have a little something for him to say thanks and we will be paying him a visit very soon. We think we have a firefighter in the making. Thank you Jasper!

04.01.2022 Hi all! We are not in a position to receive any further donations this afternoon. We are so grateful for the donations we have received so far! Thanks ... Blackwood CFS

03.01.2022 The awesome crew at Joan's Pantry are hosting a quiz night next Saturday (8th Feb) to raise funds for victims of the recent South Australian bushfires and Blackwood CFS. Head over the their page and follow the links to book a table or two!

03.01.2022 Hi Everyone, You may have seen our flyers in your letterbox or our signage around the local area but in case youve missed it: WE ARE RECRUITING! We need volunteers to help serve our community. YOU need volunteers to help serve YOUR community.... Ive seen a number of social media questions about what can be done to prepare for the fire season. By all means, we encourage you to follow the CFS guidelines on their website but Id add to that: put your hand up to help us! Volunteer with your local fire service. We come from all walks of life and all skill sets. We just need committed individuals to volunteer. Each one of our members lives here and likely lives on your street. I probably dont need to explain that we volunteer our time and energy to help our local community. Can you do the same? Dont wait until a fire to decide you can help those around you - do it now by becoming a CFS Volunteer. You can call me directly: 0412 352 354, you can send us a message here, you can email us ([email protected]), you can visit our website (www.blackwoodcfs.com.au) or even drop in to the Fire Station on Gorse Ave, Hawthorndene from 7pm on a Friday evening. Im looking forward to meeting you soon. Jamie Emswiler Brigade Captain