Currency Creek Country Fire Service in Currency Creek, South Australia | Community organisation

Currency Creek Country Fire Service

Locality: Currency Creek, South Australia

Phone: +61 438 712 262

Address: Alexandrina Rd 5214 Currency Creek, SA, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 To our followers. Hope your all well. Please find some inbound weather warning.... We are if needed. Ring 000 and we will be there to help.

23.01.2022 Across the state, 26 volunteer Peer Support Officers work with the CFS and SES to provide a range of mental health services for our personnel. The team provides... a range of services and support the work of Mental Health Professionals in helping our personnel comprehend and emotionally handle the incidents that they attend. Peer Support Officers help facilitate group sessions where personnel can talk through their shared experiences as well as one-on-one assistance for volunteers in their local brigades. They also assist the SPAM program by providing follow up phone calls after callouts and deployments. The 26 volunteers receive intensive training in stress, trauma and suicide prevention recognition and support, and 10 of them are specifically trained to deliver Stress, Trauma and Suicide Prevention sessions for volunteers on training nights. Also, the Peers are often deployed with our CFS crews to provide immediate psychological first aid to our crews. While COVID-19 may have put halt to face-to-face meetings, the SPAM program and Peer Support team have remained busy calling and speaking with our volunteers. They are an invaluable group of volunteers, and we are so thankful to them for all that they do! #ColouryourCommunityRed #SAVolunteer #NVW2020 #NationalVolunteerWeek #thankyoufiries #morethanabushfireservice

22.01.2022 Hi all, well 1st September and welcome to Spring. Please find a weather Warning in place. Not long to the fire Danger Season so get into it and start preparing and cleaning up. Have a great day. Team CC.

20.01.2022 Evening all, Well the wet has arrived. Please make sure things are bolted down with the impending wind. And keep safe if your on the roads. If you need as ring 000. Team CC

20.01.2022 Hi all, well be aware tommorow is a TFB. As we enter a Covid lockdown rest assured that the Currency Creek Bridge stand ready to respond to anything we are tasked too. From our CFS family please take care and stay home. We will all get thru this and be better on the other side. Remember to talk and support each other during this little lockdown. Team CC.

20.01.2022 Take 5 minutes to create your bushfire survival plan. LINK: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-f/5-minute-bushfire-plan/

19.01.2022 Last night we worked with Goolwa Country Fire Service doing some 'cold burns' to remove the grass around these trees and help prevent fires in the area over summer. Have you got your place ready for fire danger season yet?

19.01.2022 To the farmers struggling around the area. Have a look into this. Team CC.

19.01.2022 Fire season is fast approaching. For everyone that needs information on building a survival plan, well make the 18th October a date at the Tooperang Hall. The CFS Engagement team will on had to help ever make that plan.

18.01.2022 Do you charge your phone, tablet or laptop in or on your bed? SA Metropolitan Fire Service Commander Phil Crossley told ABC’s Sonya Feldhoff they have seen an... increase in fires caused by electronics during the cooler months and wants people to be mindful where they are charging their devices. People do charge their phones, laptop and tablets on their beds or under their pillow. Our recommendation is that these devices get charged on a hard surface that’s not flammable and has an air flow around them as they can generate heat during charging. Having them on the bed or under a doona they don’t have an opportunity to then vent to the surrounding area and can potentially overheat and ignite.

16.01.2022 At midnight tonight FIRE DANGER SEASON will be over. We have had a busy year both in SA and interstate with many emergency services lives lost over the season. Brigade would like to thank the community for the support as well as our brigade members and their families during this time.... Thanks Currency Creek CFS.

13.01.2022 This Firey Women workshop will be held at Willunga, which isn't far away. Please distribute this through your networks, particularly women who have partners wh...o are fire fighters who may be on a fire truck when a local incident is occurring. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Laura on 0428 811 831 or email: [email protected] See more

12.01.2022 Evening all, well it looking the weather is going to be windy and wet again. High winds inbound. Make sure things are bolted down. And please take care out in the weather. Team Currency Creek

11.01.2022 Brushing your teeth is a simple way to fight tooth decay. Wearing a seatbelt is a simple way to drive safely. So, why not do the simple things when it comes to surviving a bushfire? Do your 5 Minute Bushfire Plan today. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan

11.01.2022 REMINDER: FIRE DANGER SEASON until 30th April 2020 * No Burning of Rubbish. * No Burning on Public Holidays. * Restrictions with Comfort Fires.... * Refer to CFS WEBSITE for full details. * Refer to local Council for conditions and regulations before lighting a fire. * Fines will be issued by Police or Council if you break the law. * Think before you light up....is it really needed? Do you want a fine? See more

10.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula..., Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of West Coast, Flinders, Riverland and Murraylands districts. Gusty, locally damaging northerly winds on Saturday Weather Situation: A strong to locally gale force north to northwesterly airstream will develop ahead of a cold front over southern parts of the State during Saturday. The front is expected to move over Eyre Peninsula during the late afternoon and central districts during the evening. North to northwesterly winds averaging 50-65 km/h at times with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h, are forecast to develop over the warning area during Saturday morning, contracting to the far southeast during the evening. Some shower activity will develop ahead of the front, with heavier gusty showers developing about western and southern coastal areas near the front. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Clare, Maitland, Murray Bridge, Kingscote and Naracoorte. 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. Refer http://ow.ly/SVFK50zTdVR

10.01.2022 Currency Creek CFS extends its heartfelt condolences go to the family of Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan and to the members of the SA Police. The brigade thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this time.

10.01.2022 On this day 19 years ago, 343 Firefighters ran into the World Trade Center doing their job and never returned. 60 Police Officers didn’t return home from that shift. 8 EMT/Paramedics heard their last call and didn’t return home.... Today we remember their bravery and sacrifice.

09.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for Tuesday 10 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northwest Pastoral - Severe West Coast - Severe Eastern Eyr...e Peninsula - Severe Lower Eyre Peninsula - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Extreme 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 www.cfs.sa.gov.au

09.01.2022 CFS Fire Weather Briefing Live stream from CFS

09.01.2022 The CFS is known for our amazing volunteer firefighters, who drop what they are doing and jump on the back a truck at a moment’s notice. But the CFS is so much ...more than a bushfire service, and so, we’d like to take National Volunteer Week as an opportunity to pay tribute to those who contribute in other ways to support our organisation. Operational Support members provide a range of valuable behind the scenes support to crews on the ground. Without our radio operators at the base and logistics officers ensuring crews get the equipment and resources they require, they simply wouldn’t be able to respond to the incidents they get called to. Even ensuring the equipment is cleaned and functional after each use, makes all the difference in safely responding to incidents. The all-important catering crews provide an absolutely crucial role in making sure our volunteers in the field are fed and hydrated. And after every incident, there’s always paper work. Enter our volunteer administrative officers, who make sure that the brigades can safely and effectively function. To everyone who supports our volunteers in being able to safely protect their community, we say, thank you! #ColouryourCommunityRed #SAVolunteer #NVW2020 #NationalVolunteerWeek #thankyoufiries #morethanabushfireservice

08.01.2022 Hi all remember to slow down when you see the Red and Blues. We need to be kept safe out there.

06.01.2022 Before you harvest, check your equipment and make sure you have your farm firefighting unit close by when out in the paddock reaping. Why risk it? Plan ahead. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan

06.01.2022 Key messaging for bushfire safety in SA given COVID restrictions From midnight tonight, a six-day initial stage of ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions will be implem...ented to protect the South Australian community from the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions may affect how you follow CFS bushfire safety advice. Review your Bushfire Survival Plan using the up-to-date advice on the SA Health website www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID-19 UNDER LOCKDOWN During this initial restriction period, you can only leave your home for limited reasons. This includes during a bushfire emergency or if your home is unsafe. Some relocation destinations in Bushfire Safer Places will not be available due to these COVID-19 restrictions. - Cinemas and other public venues will be closed. - Visits to shopping centres are for essential food shopping only If you plan to stay with relatives or friends when you relocate to a Bushfire Safer Place, consider alternative arrangements if your plan is to stay with elderly relatives or immuno-compromised relatives or friends. This will reduce the risk of exposing vulnerable people to COVID-19. If you are in self-quarantine or self-isolation due to COVID-19, you can leave your home if you are in an emergency or your home is unsafe but try to get back into self-isolation as soon as you safely can. During an emergency, if you need to attend an emergency relief centre or a Bushfire Last Resort Refuge, you need to stay outside, alert emergency services (e.g. SAPOL, relief authorities at the location etc) and follow instructions. You must ensure you advise emergency services that you have been forced to leave self-quarantine or self-isolation due to the emergency and that: - you are a close contact of a known COVID-19 case - you have recently tested positive to COVID-19 or if - you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or - you are in self-quarantine because you have recently returned from interstate. UNDER RESTRICTIONS State government restrictions are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This may affect how you follow CFS bushfire safety advice. Leaving early during COVID-19 will be a little different this summer. While COVID-19 restrictions are in place, you can leave your home during an emergency or if your home is unsafe. Consider the following in your leave early plan to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19: During COVID-19 restrictions you may travel if you are doing so as part of your bushfire plan. If you are unwell or have symptoms, isolate yourself from others and ensure you always wear a face covering and get tested as soon as possible. Add to your 'Emergency Kit' - Additional face masks - Hand sanitiser - more than 60% alcohol - Antibacterial wipes Follow SA Health COVID-19 advice - Wear a face mask - Practise good hygiene. Wash or sanitise your hands when you enter someone else’s home, if possible - Do not shake hands, hug or kiss as a greeting - Maintain physical distancing, keep at least 1.5 metres away from others

06.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS for people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Easter...n Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands and parts of Upper South East, Lower South East, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts. A vigorous front associated with a complex low pressure system will sweep across the State this evening and early Wednesday morning. The front will first impact western coasts from late this afternoon then move eastwards to reach central parts including Adelaide around midnight. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h are likely with squally showers and thunderstorms for a period ahead of and following the front as it moves across the warning area. In addition, localised destructive wind gusts in excess of 120 km/h are a risk with stronger showers and thunderstorms, mainly about western facing coastal areas with and just ahead of the front. Damaging winds averaging 50-70 km/h at times are also possible away from shower activity. The threat of severe winds will move eastwards and ease later Wednesday morning. A cold, fresh to strong west to southwesterly airstream with scattered showers will persist. For the Adelaide area, the main risk period of severe winds will exist from around 9 pm tonight, through to around 3 am Wednesday morning. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Ceduna, Maitland, Murray Bridge and Kingscote. 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. * Keep clear of fallen power lines; * Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

05.01.2022 Condolences to our interstate colleagues, RIP.

04.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN DECLARED A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mount Lofty Ranges for Wednesday 15th April 2020. The Rating is set at (S) Severe. This Ban starts at 12pm tonight & finishes at 12 midnight on the 15th April 2020.

03.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Adelaide Region for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Onkaparinga, Yankalilla, Victor Harbor, Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills, Gawler, Ade...laide, Western Alexandrina, Playford and parts of Barossa council areas. Issued at 8:42 pm Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms approaching the Adelaide area The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:40 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar approaching Adelaide from the northwest. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Adelaide City, Elizabeth, Glenelg, Mount Barker, Salisbury, Gawler, Strathalbyn and Victor Harbor by 9:10 pm and Mount Pleasant, Birdwood, Gumeracha, Lobethal, Woodside and Palmer by 9:40 pm. Damaging winds are likely. Gusts to 100 km/h have been reported over Yorke Peninsula. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Move cars under cover or away from trees. * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby. The next warning is due to be issued by 9:45 pm. refer http://ow.ly/jVuX50CgleP

02.01.2022 Such a terrible tragedy. Our thoughts and condolences to our brothers and sisters in Sapol and to the other families impacted by this tragedy.

01.01.2022 As restrictions continue to ease in SA for COVID-19, Smokey is making sure that he’s taking precautions to stay safe. - If you have COVID-19 symptoms, even if m...ild, get tested and stay home if you’re sick. - Practise good hygiene. - Keep 1.5 metres distance from others. Smokey's face mask courtesy of @oddbodmascots