Blewitt Springs Country Fire Service in Blewitt Springs, South Australia | Fire station

Blewitt Springs Country Fire Service

Locality: Blewitt Springs, South Australia

Address: 490 Blewitt Springs Rd 5171 Blewitt Springs, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/home/

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24.01.2022 Total fire ban tomorrow for us! Rating: SEVERE!

23.01.2022 Now that our Fire Danger Season dates have been announced, how do you find out which Fire Ban District you live in? Here’s a short video to step you through the process on our website

22.01.2022 Community Update Wait times for requests for assistance ... Due to a high number of requests for assistance in some areas, you may experience longer wait times than normal before a crew can attend your property. We ask the community to please be patient. Due to the nature of the incidents our volunteers are responding to, some tasks require more time to ensure they are completed safely. Our crews are working tirelessly to assist the community at this time through prioritising jobs and keeping people safe and will respond to all requests as soon as they can. If you need SES assistance, please call 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000). Please let the operator know if you are in COVID quarantine or isolation. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay informed: * Check the SES website at www.ses.sa.gov.au * Monitor local conditions and tune in to your local ABC on a battery-powered radio for updates * Call the SA Emergency infoline on 1800 362 361 * People who are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, can contact the SA Emergency infoline via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 727 (TTY users 1800 555 677) * Follow the SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) or Facebook (SA State Emergency Service) * For weather warnings and forecasts visit www.bom.gov.au * For SES assistance phone 132 500. If the matter is life-threatening call 000 (triple zero). Message Name: Hail_Storm_Update This message is valid from: 29/10/2021 11:15:00 This message is valid until: 31/10/2021 00:00:00 DocumentID: 192 / 1

19.01.2022 The SA CFS is yet to fully understand whether there'll be any implications on our ability to share information from this page, in light of Facebook's block on n...ews sites. As always, we encourage you to ensure you are able to access multiple sources for information in the event of a fire and on days of dangerous fire weather. Keep up to date by: -checking the CFS website -calling the Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361 -following @cfsalerts and @cfstalk on Twitter -listening to local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners, or -Downloading the Alert SA app

16.01.2022 Severe fire danger across most of South Australia today which means it's also a Total Fire Ban day. Stay safe, stay hydrated and check in on vulnerable people in the community.

07.01.2022 Reminder: TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 26 October 2021 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - Severe Where Total Fire Bans have been declar...ed, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban will apply for 24 hours from midnight to midnight. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING 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. 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://fal.cn/3jjr1 See more

04.01.2022 From fires, to floods, storms, and tree downs A big THANK YOU to our volunteers who have responded to hundreds of jobs today, and will continue to overnight. Photo credit: Mark Sutton & the CFS Promotions Unit

04.01.2022 Reminder: TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 27 October 2021 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Flinders - 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 to midnight. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. FIRE DANGER RATING 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. 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://fal.cn/3jl97

02.01.2022 Attention power tool users! Please be advised that on the 1 March, 2021 the Fire and Emergency Services Act and Regulations changed. During the Fire Danger Season, activities involving spark producing tools such as gas and metal cutting tools and metal grinding tools now require a 10 metre clearance distance from all flammable vegetation. Please remember your responsibilities when using Power Tools during the Fire Danger Season. ... For more information about restrictions during Fire Danger Season please visit - www.cfs.sa.gov.au