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Gumeracha Brigade Country Fire Service

Locality: Gumeracha, South Australia

Phone: 000 in an Emergency

Address: Murray Street Gumeracha 5233 Gumeracha, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Total Fire Ban - 11/01/22 - Severe. A Total Fire Ban with a Fire Danger Rating of Severe has been imposed for tomorrow (Monday) in the Mount Lofty Ranges. https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/bans-and-ratings/... https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/ban/what-can-i-do-what-cant-i-do/

25.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for DAMAGING WINDS for the Mount Lofty Ranges, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of the Yorke Peninsula, Mid North and Murraylands districts. Secure and put away loose items around your property so they dont get blown away and cause damage to your or your neighbours property. For more information, visit http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

25.01.2022 A busy night for CFS, MFS and DEW crews, with a grass fire at Salisbury Heights. Crews have contained this fire, however, mop up activities will continue for some time (likely to be days). Thanks David Young for the photo

25.01.2022 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 ahead of a cold front over southern parts of th...e State today. 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 over the warning area, then contracting to the far southeast during the evening. Some shower activity is expected 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, Kingscote and Naracoorte. Several locations have recorded gusts of 80-85 km/h including Minlaton, Cleve and Port Lincoln. Minlaton has also recorded mean winds of 65 km/h. 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/ly6I50zUiNr

24.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN - Extreme A Total Fire Ban with a Fire Danger Rating of Extreme has been declared for Thursday the 19th of March in the Mount Lofty Ranges. https://www.facebook.com/252455201454031/posts/3084083804957809/?substory_index=0

24.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS for people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern 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 Wednes...day 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

24.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN - Severe A Total Fire Ban with a Fire Danger Rating of Severe has been declared for Wednesday the 15th of April in the Mount Lofty Ranges.

24.01.2022 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, Murraylands, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of West Coast, Flinders and Riverland districts. A strong and fast moving cold front will move over the south of the State today, reaching Lower Eyre Peninsula and western Kangaroo Island around midday, then move east to reach the A...delaide from mid afternoon and eastern border districts during the evening. Squally showers and thunderstorms are expected with and following the front. Damaging wind gusts in excess of 90 km/h associated with showers and thunderstorms, are forecast in the warning area near and following the passage of the cold front today. 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. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

24.01.2022 A memory from this day in 2016 when the hills was battered by strong rains

23.01.2022 When the Government tells you to work from home.

22.01.2022 Our new siren will be tested in the next 30 minutes. This will be a test only.

22.01.2022 Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire was deliberately lit at Sampson Flat last night. At 7.30pm at Wednesday 30 December, police, MFS and CFS crews were called to Rutland Drive after reports of a grass fire. The fire was extinguished and was contained to a vineyard. Thankfully no-one was injured and no other property was damaged. ... Crime Scene Officers examined the scene. Police are investigating reports that a firecracker sparked the blazed. Witnesses reported seeing a blue 2010 Ford Falcon XR6 leaving the scene of the fire as the fireworks were being set off. The vehicle was last seen heading towards Kersbrook Road. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnesses the blue 2010 Ford Falcon XR6 in the area at the time to please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

22.01.2022 ROAD TO BE OPENED FOR ONE LANE*** Torrens Valley Rd between the Rocking Horse and Fox Rd will be open to one lane of traffic soon. Some of the stumps are rather large and require some special assistance to move. Leaving one lane blocked.

22.01.2022 HOW QUICKLY CONDITIONS CAN CHANGE https://m.youtube.com/watch

22.01.2022 Crews onsite are making light work of a large tree down just outside Gumeracha. Please note the road is currently closed whilst its cleaned up. Between the Rocking Horse and Fox Rd. Diversions via. Martin Hill Rd, Winton Rd, Lobethal Rd.

22.01.2022 Image from the devastating image from the Kangaroo Island Fires in January 2020. Img: CFS Foundation

21.01.2022 Total Fire Ban - 19/11/20 - Severe. A Total Fire Ban with a Fire Danger Rating of Severe has been issued for Tomorrow (Thursday) in the Mount Lofty Ranges. There will be no burning off allowed tomorrow and all fires currently burning will need to be extinguished before midnight tonight.... Talk to your neighbours, make sure they are aware. Penalties apply for lighting or maintaining a fire on a Total Fire Ban Day. https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/bans-and-ratings/ https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/.../what-can-i-do-what-cant-i-do/

21.01.2022 The 2019/20 bushfire season was one of our State's worst. We announced an immediate review to learn what we did well, and what could have been done better. Tod...ay we released the report in full and, along with it, a $20.3 million action plan for delivering on critical recommendations. It is vital that we take what we can from the trauma we have already lived through and apply any learnings for future bushfire seasons

20.01.2022 It was an active day and night of thunderstorms across parts of South Australia, with over 300,000 cloud to ground lightning strikes recorded between 10:30am Tuesday and 3:30am Wednesday local time! Here is an image showing the spread of cloud to ground lightning over that time period!

19.01.2022 As restrictions continue to ease in SA for COVID-19, Smokey is making sure that hes taking precautions to stay safe. - If you have COVID-19 symptoms, even if mild, get tested and stay home if youre sick. - Practise good hygiene. - Keep 1.5 metres distance from others.... Smokey's face mask courtesy of @oddbodmascots

19.01.2022 We are still here for you. Our internal CFS operations may have had some recent changes due to the current COVID19 pandemic, but in an emergency we are still here for you. We have made changes to the way we train so you won't see us around on Tuesday nights for a while. The SA CFS have implemented these and many other measures to protect us, so we can continue to protect you in times of need. We may not be able to do this if the virus spreads throughout our community.... You can help us by simply staying at home. Especially this Easter. "We are here for you, please stay at home for us."

19.01.2022 Please take note for summer

19.01.2022 Good morning everyone! As if we all haven't got enough to worry about - don't forget about our dry state, a bushfire is the last thing we need! With the hot weather and strong northerly winds forecast today, total fire bans have been declared in most areas across the State today including the Mount Lofty Ranges. We all know the dangers of bushfires so we ask everyone to please be vigilant. ... Anyone who notices any suspicious activity in fire danger areas including persons or vehicles, is asked to please call the police assistance line on 131 444. Thank-you! South Australian Police

18.01.2022 Total Fire Ban - 15/11/20 - Severe. A Total Fire Ban with a Fire Danger Rating of Severe has been issued for Tomorrow (Sunday) in the Mount Lofty Ranges. There will be no burning off allowed tomorrow and all fires currently burning will need to be extinguished before midnight tonight.... Talk to your neighbours, make sure they are aware. Penalties apply for lighting or maintaining a fire on a Total Fire Ban Day. https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/bans-and-ratings/ https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/ban/what-can-i-do-what-cant-i-do/

18.01.2022 **EMERGENCY WARNING FOR A BUSHFIRE BURNING UNDER SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS - Issued for TEMPLERS near ROSEWORTHY AND FREELING** Latest: https://7news.link/3683G...sW CFS: "This fire may pose a threat to lives directly in its path. Act now. Leave, if the path is clear to a safer place, as it will soon be too dangerous to drive. If you cannot leave, identify where you will seek shelter from the bushfire. Heat from the fire will kill you. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous. The TEMPLERS, HORROCKS HIGHWAY fire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a south-easterly direction towards ROSEWORTHY, SANDY CREEK, FREELING and LYNDOCH. Conditions are continually changing. Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire and are prepared to the highest level may provide safety. You may lose power, water, phone and data connections. Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door. WHAT TO DO: Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. Protect yourself from the fire's heat, put on protective clothing. Tell family or friends of your plans. IF YOU ARE LEAVING: Leave now, don't delay. Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility. Secure your pets for travel. If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat. IF YOU CAN'T LEAVE: Identify a spot to shelter in, with more than one exit. Keep moving so you are away from the heat of the fire. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house. Close doors and windows to keep smoke out. Bring pets inside and restrain them. If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the area. If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning." The latest in 7NEWS at 4pm and 6pm. #Templers #7NEWS

17.01.2022 ***ROAD CLOSED*** Due to large tree down; the road between the Rocking Horse and Fox Rd is CURRENTLY CLOSED. Diversions via Winton Rd or Lobethal Rd.

17.01.2022 TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST 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 develo...p 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/moDz50zTzwp

17.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Yorke Peninsula and parts of Mid North districts. Weather Situation: A low pressure trough over Yorke Peninsula is moving eastwards, with associated thunderstorm activity. Severe thunderstorms may produce damaging wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h in the warning area over the next several hours. ... Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Maitland, Gawler, Victor Harbor, Kadina and Port Wakefield. A wind gust of 85 km/h was recorded at Edithburgh over southern Yorke Peninsula at around 4pm. 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. Refer http://ow.ly/FJur50BvQyc

16.01.2022 Preparedness information evening. Save the date - Thursday 2nd April 2020 - 6:30pm - Gumeracha Town Hall. Gumeracha, Forreston and Kenton Valley residents are invited to attend a preparedness information session.... The following topics will be covered: * Red cross Rediplan - Preparing for emergencies. * Pillow case preparation - How to prepare your children for an emergency event. * CFS - Is your property ready for an emergency? * CFS Cadets - Hear from our cadets and cadet coordinator for an update on our current cadet program. * Flu season - Hear from a health expert about how to best prevent illness, and how we can support our local community.

15.01.2022 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

15.01.2022 FARM FIRE UNIT INFORMATION SESSION. The Gumeracha CFS will be hosting a Farm Fire Unit information session on Friday the 9th of October at 7.30 pm. The session will be held somewhere in the Gumeracha area and will include information on such things as;... * Guidance toward fire ground safety, behaviours and communications. * Recommendations for farm fire unit vehicles and equipment. * Recommendations for the wearing of personal protective clothing and safety equipment. Bookings are essential, so we can source an appropriate venue. If you have a farm fire unit and would like to know more about how we can best work together, please advise us of your intention to attend by one of the following methods below. We would appreciate your phone number and or email so we can contact you back. 1. Direct message us on Facebook. 2. Email [email protected] 3. Visit our station on a Tuesday night after 1930. or just advise one of our volunteers. Further details about location etc will be provided closer to the session. https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au//prepare_for/farm_fire_units.jsp https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/public/download.jsp?id=108580

14.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island and parts of Murraylands, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts. Strong and gusty north to northwesterly winds ahead of a cold front which will move across the far west of the State in the late afternoon and evening. DAMAGING NORTH TO NORTHWESTERLY WIND...S averaging 50-65 km/h at times, with wind gusts around 90 km/h are expected in the west early this afternoon. This area of damaging winds will extend eastwards across central and eastern parts of the warning area, including the Mount Lofty Ranges, overnight. Overnight, damaging winds are most likely over elevated ground and southeastern slopes. Reduced visibility with areas of dust are also possible in western parts of the warning area today and northeastern parts on Wednesday. Winds will gradually ease in western parts of the warning area during the evening as winds turn west to southwesterly behind the cold front. Locations which may be affected include Cook, Port Lincoln and Cleve extending to Strathalbyn, Murray Bridge and Hawker overnight. 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

14.01.2022 Today marks the 5th anniversary of the Pinery bushfire. 2015 Pinery bushfire was a catastrophic bushfire that burned from 25 November to 2 December 2015, and primarily affected the Lower Mid North and west Barossa Valley regions immediately north of Gawler in South Australia. At least 86,000 hectares (210,000 acres) of scrub and farmland in the council areas of Light, Wakefield, Clare and Gilbert Valleys, and Mallala were burned during its duration. On 25 November, during the... major run of the Pinery fire, two fatalities occurred; Janet Hughes, 56, perished while fleeing in a vehicle outside Hamley Bridge; Allan Tiller, 69, perished while fighting the fire on a neighbour's property in Pinery itself. A further 90 people were hospitalized as a result of the fire, with five of the victims suffering critical injuries. The Pinery fire destroyed or rendered uninhabitable 91 houses, and completely destroyed 388 non-residential structures, 93 pieces of farm machinery and 98 other vehicles. Today we take the time to remember the 2 lives lost and their families, along with the many others who were greatly effected by the Pinery Fire. #SouthAustraliaBushfires #Pinery #PineryBushfire #CountryFireService #CFS #SACFS #CFSFoundation #CFSVolunteers #Brave #Incredible #Courageous #ThankYou

13.01.2022 It's still Fire Danger Season in most of SA, so if you're thinking of having a backyard campfire or bonfire for warmth/comfort at home over the long weekend there are things that you need to consider. You can have one, providing: - the fire is in a 30cm deep trench and no more than one square metre in area - you have a 4 metre cleared space around and above the fire... - a responsible person is in attendance at all times with water/an appropriate extinguisher. Please note that only charcoal is allowed to be burnt for comfort fires within a metropolitan area or within township boundaries by the EPA Legislation. Check with your local council before lighting a comfort fire. The use of above ground fires such as chimineas, fire drums, braziers are only permitted with the use of permits. #StopTheSpread #StaySafe #StayHome

12.01.2022 The CFS is known for our amazing volunteer firefighters, who drop what they are doing and jump on the back a truck at a moments notice. But the CFS is so much more than a bushfire service, and so, wed 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 wouldnt 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, theres 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

12.01.2022 This will help us help you

11.01.2022 An Open Letter to the South Australian community: The 2019/20 Fire Danger Season officially finishes at midnight tonight, finalising one of the busiest seasons in our history. The CFS really started our season in September, more than a month before our own season officially started, as a horrendous start to the season in Queensland and New South Wales saw local crews stretched to their limits. ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 Update 9.10pm: Roads reopened. A man has died and a woman has serious injuries following a crash at Gumeracha this afternoon. At 2.15pm Wednesday 25 November em...ergency services were called to Kenton Valley Road after reports a car travelling north had left the road and hit a tree sparking fire. The occupants were pulled from the vehicle before it was destroyed by fire, however the driver, an 81-year-old Modbury man sadly died at the scene. The passenger a 77-year-old Modbury woman was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a stable condition. Kenton Valley Road was closed between John Fisher Avenue and Jackson Hill Road but has now been reopened. Major Crash are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The man’s death is the 81st life lost on SA roads compared to 101 at the same time last year.

11.01.2022 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. You should 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 also advise emergency s...ervices 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. Review your Bushfire Survival Plan and consider adding additional face masks, hand sanitiser, and antibacterial wipes to your ‘Emergency Kit’ to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19. Follow the SA Country Fire Service for emergency warnings and further advice.

10.01.2022 In your preparation for summer please remember to make sure we can fit.

10.01.2022 He was nicknamed the "nation's father" for his comforting words during a catastrophic bushfire season. This is how Shane Fitzsimmons went from a disengaged teenager to a leader in his field.

09.01.2022 ********** Siren Test ********** Tonight we will be testing our new siren at 7.30pm. The siren will be run up to full speed and down again approximately 3 times. This should be less than 1 minute in total. If you can hear the siren from your location during the test, we would appreciate a comment below letting us know approximately where you were at the time. You may send us a private message if you prefer. ... Please be advised this is a test only. Thankyou.

09.01.2022 COME SAY HI TO GUMERACHA

08.01.2022 What's in the box? As a community you wanted it. As a community you made it happen.... For that we thank you. You are Awesome! It's taken a while, but it's arrived. Watch this space...

08.01.2022 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 Northeast 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

08.01.2022 It's taken a while but we needed to get this right. Tomorrow (13/11/20) all going to plan, our new siren will be going up. You may hear the siren tested for a short time tomorrow. It will sound a bit different to the old one. Once installed and tested we will advise how and when it will be tested and used.

07.01.2022 Total Fire Ban - 27/11/20 - Extreme. A Total Fire Ban with a Fire Danger Rating of Extreme has been issued for Tomorrow (Friday) in the Mount Lofty Ranges. There will be no burning off allowed tomorrow and all fires currently burning will need to be extinguished before midnight tonight.... Talk to your neighbours, make sure they are aware. Penalties apply for lighting or maintaining a fire on a Total Fire Ban Day. https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/bans-and-ratings/

07.01.2022 Lightning has caused a number of power outages across the Hills with almost 8000 households impacted. For more information, included estimated restoration times, check out SA Power’s outage map https://bit.ly/3eYHu7n

07.01.2022 We would like to thank Kookaburra Homes for their kind dontation to the Gumeracha CFS Station as part of their donations to CFS brigades. #kookaburrahomes #southaustralia #CFS #donation #supportlocal #adelaidehills

06.01.2022 Water bombers dont fly just during bushfires. They also do training flights and practice in certain conditions and terrain, to keep experience and proficiency up. In the same way CFS do on tuesday nights.

05.01.2022 FIRE SAFETY FOR NYE

04.01.2022 Looking for something fun and family friendly? The Concert For A Cause family day is on today, supporting local community groups affected by the recent bushfires. Mt Torrens CFS are on site providing an awesome BBQ and the music is great ... On 11am - 6pm at Oakbank Racing Club. Entry via Oakwood Rd. *please note this is not a CFS of Gumeracha CFS run event.

02.01.2022 It is the end of an era for the guys at the NSW Rural Fire Service After more than 30 years in the Service, and after more than 12 years as the man in charge, Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons leaves the organisation today. He's taking up a new role within NSW Government as the Commissioner of Resilience NSW and as Deputy Secretary of Emergency Management. He has been involved in a number of larger bushfires and fire fighting incidents in recent years, working with crews from ar...ound Australia and the SA Country Fire Service which sent a number of personnel to assist. We say farewell and 'thank you'.

02.01.2022 This Tuesday 2nd June, is Australia's first ever Thank a First Responder Day! This year of fires, floods and pandemics, on top of the everyday house fires, car ...crashes and crime, 2020 has highlighted, like never before, the incredible work our first responders do to protect, defend and care for our communities. On Tuesday, join us to show our gratitude as a community, and to publicly recognise the work of our first responders. Share a public message of appreciation for them and their families. For more information and to check out all of the messages of appreciation from around the country, visit: www.thankafirstresponder.com.au #ThankAFirstResponder #TAFRD #FirstResponderDay #grateful #CFSFoundation #volunteerfirefighters #fireandrescue #thankyou