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25.01.2022 Firefighter family day on the water initiative was created by Neil Driscoll of Above and Beyond Boating to provide a way for the boating community to give back to the volunteer men and women who have given up their summer and precious time with family to battle blazes across our country often in very traumatic circumstances.

25.01.2022 Thank you to the Superloop Adelaide 500 inviting the CFS and our other emergency service colleagues to the race and for acknowledging our organisations onto the track today.

25.01.2022 As per States Government and Health authorities guidelines regarding COVID-19 this concert has been cancelled. Plans will be made to reschedule and CFSVA will provide information once its received.

25.01.2022 Witness a special moment as representatives from volunteer agencies present Spectrums Captain Charles Teige with a Rural Fire Service (RFS) helmet in gratitude.... Royal Caribbean Internationals latest game-changing and first Quantum Ultra Class ship Spectrum of the Seas has become a regular sight in Sydney Harbour as our series of four-night humanitarian cruises for bushfire first responders continue. The third and final complimentary coastal cruise will set sail from Sydney on 13-17 March.

23.01.2022 Emma Riggs in the South East brought this all together. Thanks to all that were involved and donated. This is how is happened. Nick Davis, one of the musicians who performed on the day asked if he could play a gig to raise money for the bushfires. We apporoached The Caledonian Inn if he could perform and they were more than supportive. From there a few of the other musicians were asked if they wanted to be apart of the evening and thats were it all began. Buckets were placed around the town in various businesses and were collected. Thanks to everyone for the donations, the Caledonian Inn for the venue and the staff for helping promote the event, Derek Hooper who donated a keg of local Cape Ale and of course Shaun Brown, Nick Davis, Bojack from the B-sharps and Hattie Oates for an amazing night of music.

23.01.2022 It looks like our Aussie volunteer fire fighters have had an amazing time on their free Royal Caribbean cruises!

20.01.2022 Registrations are open for Volunteer Fire Fighters to experience a Cruise Holiday. An email was sent to all CFS Volunters via the CFS Portal yesterday. Entries close 25th February for more details refer to this link ARoyalThankYou.com

20.01.2022 Today marks the beginning of National Volunteers Week! CFS Chief Officer Mark Jones thanks all of our wonderful volunteers for their work during the Fire Dange...r Season and as we continue to attend house fires, hazardous material spills, road crashes and assisting our fellow emergency services. A big thanks to all of those employers, families and friends who help our volunteers give their time to help the community.

18.01.2022 The SA Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum was officially opened today (the anniversary of Ash Wednesday). The Museum houses old equipment, trucks and photos from ou...r history. It also has a memorial for fallen volunteer firefighters, where wreaths were laid in their memory. If you want to see the Museum for yourself head to Naracoorte, its well worth it!

17.01.2022 CFSVA have been given a limited number of tickets to Adelaide Comedy Gala 6th March Email [email protected] For 2 tickets Please include address in your email

17.01.2022 Update for Ravine Fire on Kangaroo Island : Issued for RAVINE regarding the RAVINE fire. The Ravine Fire on Kangaroo Island has this morning been declared cont...ained after more than three weeks of active firefighting by hundreds of firefighters, many of whom assisted with fighting the Duncan and Menzies fires that started 10 days prior. This means that the forward rate of spread has been halted and no flare ups have occurred outside of the fire edge for a number of days. Crews have worked tirelessly to ensure that the fire edge has been blacked out and secured. The large contingent of firefighters and incident management personnel supported by many other agencies, private industry and local community members will still be operating in force on Kangaroo Island to ensure the fire stays contained leading into gusty, windier weather in the coming days. Wednesday and Thursday this week are days of increased fire weather with north-westerly winds forecast early Wednesday morning before changing to westerly winds in the afternoon. Associated with these conditions is the potential for breakouts to occur to the south and east of the fire edge. We are advising the community that whilst there is no immediate threat from this fire and the fire is contained, there is the potential for the situation to change. There are still active areas of burning vegetation, trees, tree roots and stumps and we will still see smoke coming from this fireground in the days and potential weeks to come. The community is asked to report any areas where smoke or flames are seen and not being attended to by fire service personnel by dialling triple 000. Arduous firefighting crews are working to protect unburnt remnant pockets of native vegetation by running out extensive lengths of hose and using hand tools. Aircraft will be continuing to operate on the Island in days to come should an outbreak occur. Falling and burning trees, underground roots, damaged or blocked roads, fallen power lines, smoke, ash and possible asbestos contamination is still a risk and present new hazards in an ever changing landscape. CFS ground observers will continue checking on control lines and using thermal imaging cameras to identify hot spots. Much work is being conducted clearing roads to make areas safe for traffic. Roads continued to be monitored and assessed for changes to the closure to allow further access to residents and tourist on the island. Please ensure you visit www.traffic.sa.gov.au for the latest updates. Anyone travelling on fire impacted roads need to be aware that road blocks are in place for a reason, please do not drive around them. Please report any unsafe driving to SA Police on 131444 or download the Traffic Watch App What to do For updates visit the CFS website (https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/) or phone the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.

17.01.2022 Bridgeway Hotel is holding a bushfire relief concert on Sunday 22nd March and would like to offer CFS Volunteers complimentary tickets (2 tickets per volunteer) If you would like tickets email [email protected]

17.01.2022 Great to hear there are some CFS Volunteers and their families on this cruise. Have a great time.

16.01.2022 Watch this space https://cruisepassenger.com.au/58192-2/ This offer is not available to register for yet but for those keen, look out for further information via their website.

15.01.2022 Important update: Additional support measures for customers and businesses impacted by ongoing bushfires across South Australia. We have established an extensiv...e Bushfire Recovery Support Package that covers mortgage repayments and provides interest-free and discounted loans to bushfire affected customers and businesses. These measures are in addition to our existing Bushfire Fund and Disaster Relief Package, which is also available to all Volunteer Firefighters. Our Bushfire Recovery Support Package includes: For Personal Banking Customers: - Mortgage repayments paid for one year for customers who have lost their principal place of residence due to the bushfires (up to $1,200 per month) - Interest-free home loans for customers to cover the gap between insurance payouts and rebuilding costs, subject to our credit criteria ($250 million allocation) - Up to $2,000 in emergency cash grants for customers whose properties have been destroyed or damaged by bushfires For Businesses: - A grant of up to $15,000 to assist small businesses with the cost of refurbishing premises that have been destroyed during the bushfires - 2.83% three-year variable rate, low-interest rebuilding loans for business customers, up to $1 million individual loans ($1 billion allocation) - Up to $2,000 in emergency cash grants for customers whose business premises have been destroyed or damaged by the bushfires - No foreclosures for three years on any farming businesses in affected areas - Fast track credit approvals to provide short-term assistance An additional $2.5 million has been allocated to support emergency cash grants. Mobile customer support teams will also be deployed to affected towns and regions to help impacted customers with local support. We know how devastating these fires have been for our customers and the communities in which we operate. Details on the Bushfire Recovery Support Package can be found here: https://www.banksa.com.au//disa/bushfires-recovery-support If you or anyone you know needs immediate assistance please contact your local branch, Relationship Manager or call BankSA Assist on 1800 679 461. We send a heartfelt thank you to everyone supporting bushfire affected communities. Above all, please stay safe.

13.01.2022 Second and third cruise holidays open for Volunteer First Responders!

13.01.2022 Rebel Sport would like to say thank you to CFS Volunteers. On 25 June 2020, to show their gratitude Rebel Sport invite CFS Volunteers to visit any rebel sport store and receive 30% OFF ALL Footwear & Clothing exclusively. To redeem this offer show your CFS ID badge or wear CFS Uniform at time of purchase. All rebel stores across the state and Nationally are supporting this day.

13.01.2022 Kangaroo Island Community Newsletter #21 https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=155465

13.01.2022 Flu Vaccinations All volunteers are encouraged to get a flu vaccination as soon as possible. Medical authorities recommend flu immunisation as early as possib...le in the season to eliminate other health risks at this difficult time. Volunteers are recommended to make their own arrangements to obtain the flu vaccination through your local GP or local pharmacy, unless prior arrangements have been made by CFS. A reimbursement form will be need to be completed, which can be forwarded to the Regional Office prior to the end of May 2020 for approval, all records will be updated on Emerald. The Taskforce will continue with the planned immunisation of 1,400 volunteers, across 70 Brigades

13.01.2022 Flu Vaccinations The Task Force has organised 2020 Flu Vax Clinics for brigades that are primary responders to Aged Care Residences around the state. We are no...w able to offer a few extra clinics. Volunteers that have not yet sourced a Flu Vax immunisation and are able to get to these locations are welcome to attend. Please note our contractor, Real Health Management, is only able to administer the immunisation to people aged over 18 and under 65. People outside of this age range should seek an immunisation from their medical practitioner. Below is a list of locations for these Flu Vax Clinics next week: Victor Harbor Brigade: 17:30 Wednesday 6 May Mount Barker Brigade: 18:30 Wednesday 6 May Strathalbyn Brigade: 19:15 Wednesday 6 May Cambrai Brigade: 09:00 Saturday 9 May Murray Bridge Brigade: 11:00 Saturday 9 May Tea Tree Gully Brigade: 13:00 Saturday 9 May Virginia Brigade: 14:30 Saturday 9 May If you would like to attend one of these clinics please email your name, ID and preferred brigade location to the [email protected] by: 13:00 Tuesday 5 May for the Wednesday clinics at Victor Harbor, Strathalbyn and Mount Barker clinics 17:00 Thursday 7 May for the Saturday clinics at Cambrai, Murray Bridge, Tea Tree Gully or Virginia Volunteers outside of these localities are encouraged to seek a Flu Vax from their local chemist or medical practitioner, using a CFS credit card or re-imbursement form. Please email immunisation details including date to regional administration or the taskforce for recording in Emerald.

12.01.2022 Woolworths Group are offering 10% in store discount to Volunteer Firefighters until 31 Jan 2020. https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/community

11.01.2022 Free tickets to Baseball for CFS members This weekend the Adelaide Giants baseball team, will take on the Perth Heat this weekend at West Beach. They are raisin...g money for the CFS Foundation across our four games for the weekend, with $1 donated for every attendee, donation stations at the ground and an online auction with experiences donated by our players. They are also be offering free entry for all CFS and SES volunteers this round. Members must bring photo ID. All of the information can be found here: https://adelaidegiants.com.au//adelaide-giants-to-fundrai/

11.01.2022 Nissan Australia has come up with an AMAZING offer CFS Volunteers.

10.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun... and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget. See more

10.01.2022 Firefighters benefit from Trojan's Trek into Flinders Ranges wilderness. This article was in the Local News in the Islander (Kangaroo Island) TROJAN'S TREK: The 2020 Trojan's Trek into the Flinders Ranges wilderness benefited the mental health of first responders involved in the summer bushfires on Kangaroo Island. A five-day trek into the wilderness of the Flinders Ranges benefited the mental health of emergency first responders that dealt with last summer's bushfires. Find... out more information and support the program at www.trojanstrek.com If you need someone to talk to right now, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. https://www.cfsva.org.au//Firefighter%20benefit%20from%20T See more

09.01.2022 The 4th of May is known as International Firefighters Day (IFFD) today is where the worlds community can recognise and honour the sacrifices that firefighters make to ensure that their communities and environment are as safe as possible. It is also a day in which current and past firefighters can be thanked for their contributions.

09.01.2022 Nissan X-Trail Offer for CFS Volunteers contact Main North Nissan for details.

09.01.2022 Small Businesses of SA are offering ways to support CFS Volunteers and to say Thank you. Chiva Raks Spa Massage want to thank all volunteer firefighters, who have done remarkable things to save lives and property in the Adelaide Hills and on Kangaroo Island. As a small contribution to say thank you, they are offering ONE HALF PRICED MASSAGE to any CFS volunteer who comes with their ID Badge or uniform. Please book ahead by calling us on: 0466 463 989, or... 0451 303 332 https://www.facebook.com/chivaraks/?epa=SEARCH_BOX See more

08.01.2022 After an extremely busy Fire Danger Season COVID-19 added a bit more complexity to our everyday business. CFS Chief Officer Mark Jones QFSM sends his best to you during this challenging time.

06.01.2022 The bushfire situation across Australia is heartbreaking so we are reaching out to offer special support to our volunteer firefighters. If you are a volunteer f...irefighter and are actively fighting the current bushfires we would like to support you to access up to 6 weeks of free care for your child/ren at our centres. You dont have to be a current Goodstart family to qualify for this offer, the offer applies to any eligible* families across our Australian communities. Please reach out to our Family Support Team at [email protected] or speak with your Centre Director directly so we can support you to access this as soon as possible. *Offer must be used by the last day in February. Proof of membership and deployment information will need to be provided. Speak to our team for further information.

05.01.2022 Volunteer Firefighters Financial Support Program is now live on the Service SA website (https://service.sa.gov.au/news?a=614434) The program is being administered by the SA Government on behalf of the Commonwealth. The program is designed to help volunteer firefighters who have put time into volunteering in the current fire season, and have incurred a financial cost. The program will provide payments to eligible volunteer firefighters who are self-employed or employed by ...small and medium businesses, and have lost income. Payments of up to $300 per day, with a total cap of $6000, will be available in the 2019-20 financial year. The payments are tax-free and not means-tested. More information can be found here:- https://service.sa.gov.au/register_interest_in_the_voluntee Registrations for support can be completed here:- https://service.sa.gov.au/register_interest_in_the/register See more

04.01.2022 The CFS would like to pay tribute to our volunteers who support other emergency response agencies, in providing road crash rescue services across the state. Wit...h 65 per cent of fatalities in South Australia occurring on regional and country roads, our CFS volunteers are often amongst the first on the scene, providing critical first aid and care, and making the scenes safe for other road users, until other agencies arrive. In the past decade, the CFS has averaged over 2,000 call outs to road accidents per year. We have 65 Road Crash Rescue brigades, with volunteers who undertake specific training to prepare and respond to a rescue. These brigades are located along major roads and areas of frequent road accident activity, with the volunteers needing to undertake a specific course and three-yearly refreshers, to ensure they have the skills and expertise to appropriately and safely respond to a variety of differing, and often difficult, circumstances. On top of these brigades, all CFS volunteers are trained as a part of their base firefighting capability, to ensure we can support agencies such as the SES, SA Police and SA Ambulance Service, to safely do their jobs. If you would like to know how to thank these incredible volunteer first responders, its simple- drive safely, slow down, and abide by the road rules. #ColouryourCommunityRed #SAVolunteer #NVW2020 #NationalVolunteerWeek #thankyoufiries #morethanabushfireservice

03.01.2022 Southern Slugs Football Club are hosting an event at The Gov Hindmarsh on the 9th February and are offering free tickets to CFS Volunteers. THE SA BUSHFIRE RELIEF GALA - is a taste of a whole range of performers who have shows at the upcoming 2020 Adelaide Fringe Festival. Don't miss the chance to see a whole variety of world-class acts from a number of genres. Call Peter Oldfield on 0423 778 628 to arrange your free double ticket. https://www.facebook.com/events/604624160104290/

03.01.2022 The CFSVA received this parcel from a class of children at Radius Church Lexington South Carolina USA. Volunteer Firefighters are in the thoughts of so many across the world. Thankyou CFS Volunteer Firefighters.

02.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who came along for the Superloop Adelaide 500 Heroes Walk today. Please remember that while you are uniform you are representing the CFS and our code of conduct applies. Enjoy your day!