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Kersbrook CFS Brigade

Locality: Kersbrook, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8389 3601

Address: 51 Glover Street 5231 Kersbrook, SA, Australia

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24.01.2022 Please don’t assume and keep clear of emergency services especially when travelling under lights and siren.

23.01.2022 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 w...ere 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.

23.01.2022 SA Country Fire Service has issued a Total Fire Ban for the Mount Lofty Ranges on Wednesday, April 15. CFS State Duty Commander Brett Loughlin said it is a highly dynamic time in South Australia with the COVID-19 pandemic, however the public should be reassured CFS crews are ready to respond to any emergency. People living in the Mount Lofty Ranges need to review their Bushfire Survival Plans with current directions in mind. ... We have been in talks today with SA Police and SA Health about how people should respond if a bushfire starts near them, Mr Loughlin said. If you have been directed to self-isolate and there is a bushfire emergency near you, you are allowed to leave your property to travel to your closest Bushfire Safer Place available on the website. ONLY LEAVE IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. You must not congregate with others at that Bushfire Safer Place. IF IT IS NOT SAFE TO LEAVE solid buildings provide protection from bushfire. If people are found to leave their property without a valid reason, they will be investigated by police. For more information about bushfires, call the Bushfire Information Line on 1800 362 361. For information about COVID-19 and bushfires, call the COVID-19 Information line on 1800 253 787.

22.01.2022 Batten down the hatches- the next 24hrs is going to get windy!

21.01.2022 Now that the weather is heating up, and we are getting closer to fire season, this is a timely reminder that if our trucks don't fit, we can’t go in. Please ensure your properties meet the following guidelines: * A minimum 3.5 metres wide * A minimum 3.5 metres high * Wide turning clearances... * Large turning entrances * Bridges and pipes rated to 15 tonne weight loading. Summer is almost here, be bushfire smart, be bushfire safe, and make room for us! Post & Photo Credit: Hay Flat CFS

19.01.2022 This 12 minute film is a sign af how far we have come with equipment and resources, yet the principals and community spirit still remain.

19.01.2022 Community Announcement Expect extra vehicle and pedestrian traffic over the weekend around the Mt Gawler & Kersbrook Road area with an event being held. We wish all competitors the best and hope they stay safe.... https://facebook.com/events/s/kona-2020-series-round-3/371065783912326/?ti=as

17.01.2022 Prescribed Burn- Fri 24th April Hale Conservation Park- Warren Rd Williamstown Please be advised DEW are planning to conduct a prescribed burn of 31.3 ha in the Hale Conservation Park off Warren Rd Williamstown.... http://spatialwebapps.environment.sa.gov.au/firemaps/ For further details on planned burn offs please visit the DEW website https://www.environment.sa.gov.au//upcoming-prescribed-bur

13.01.2022 Have you got any long grass or foilage around your property that needs attending to? Check out how fast a grass fire can move in this video from the NSW Rural F...ire Service & CSIRO. Spring has seen a considerable increase in grass growth across the state and with the upcoming weather ( danger rating for Sunday in the Mount Lofty region) it is only a matter of time before we see more grass fires occuring. prepare your home https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/p/prepare-your-home-and-property/

12.01.2022 Calling all ladies in the Kersbrook area who are interested in participating in a Firey Women Workshop To help prepare for the upcoming fire season, Sacfs Kelly from the CFS Promotions Team will be visiting Kersbrook in October to run one of their informative & hands on workshops- jump on board and register now

11.01.2022 As promised, the rains coming along with a bit of wind

10.01.2022 Just in case you haven’t noticed we’ve got a bit of a breeze blowing outside

10.01.2022 More weather on the way....

08.01.2022 A big shoutout to Matt from Adelaide 4x4 for the outstanding job fitting our new lights.

08.01.2022 Please make sure you change your batteries & test your smoke alarm this weekend. Active smoke alarms have proven themselves to save lives and limit the extent of damage caused by fire & smoke by alerting residents or neighbours early in the growth phase of a fire.

08.01.2022 We stop to remember those who perished and those whose lives were changed forever following the Ash Wednesday fires. We’ve had a cooler summer so far this year but that doesn’t mean we’ve not had fires or had days where conditions were unfavourable. With warm weather expected for the rest of the week please stay vigilant & prevent fires starting.

05.01.2022 It’s got a bit windy outside this afternoon- the BOM radar is showing a bit of activity over the gulf

05.01.2022 A total fire ban has been declared for Monday the 11th January for the Mt Lofty Ranges, Murraylands and Mid North districts Credit: Barossa CFS Group.

04.01.2022 Today is International Fire Fighters Day. International Firefighters’ Day (IFFD) is observed on May 4. It was instituted after a proposal was emailed out across the world on January 4, 1999 due to the deaths of five firefighters in tragic circumstances in a wildfire at Linton in Victoria, Australia. May 4th (St Florian’s Day). May 4 is the feast day of St Florian, the patron saint of firefighters. St Florian was the first known commander of one firefighting squad in the Roman... Empire. He lost his life, as well as those of his colleagues, for protecting the same humane ideas which firefighters all over the world share even today. Firefighters in most European countries celebrate their day on 4th of May as a ‘Day of Fire Service’ as well as St Florian’s Day. This date is also known as St Florian’s Day worldwide and has been tradition for more than 150 years in Europe.

04.01.2022 Residual Burn- Today For those wondering why there’s smoke in the area, Forestry SA are conducting a residual burn near Williamstown & Mt Pleasant. This is a planned event and under Forestry SA control.

04.01.2022 Brigade Warning Siren- Testing In preparation for the 2020/21 Bush Fire Season, the brigade is planning to begin testing our siren on the 1st Tuesday of each month throughout the season. We understand this may bring back some traumatic memories for some in our community, however its important we test it regularly in case of an emergency.... Please discuss the planned testing with your families members, neighbor's and friends to help spread the word and minimize concern.

04.01.2022 The State Emergency Service (SES) is advising people to plan ahead and put away all loose items in their backyard or on their balcony ahead of expected strong w...inds later today in some parts of the state. For full media release, visit https://www.ses.sa.gov.au//put-away-loose-items-ahead-of-s

03.01.2022 SAAS has changed a number of its processes and procedures as part of our response to manage the spread of COVID-19. Whilst you may see us doing some things diff...erently, the safety of our community and our personnel remains our top priority. Our Triple Zero (000) call takers are asking patients who call a series of additional questions to ascertain if they fit the clinical or epidemiological criteria for COVID-19. Our on-road crews are also donning extra protective gear. These measures may mean that we may take a few seconds longer to get from the ambulance to you. You may feel the urge to rush up to our vehicle, but remember to keep your social distance unless otherwise advised. We’ve got to make sure we’re ready to respond not only to COVID-19, but to every day emergencies.

03.01.2022 Did you know SAAS receives almost 700 Triple Zero calls a day. Thankfully they’re not all emergencies and that’s why we’ve introduced more support for the least... urgent calls, with a team of experienced paramedics who can do detailed clinical assessments over the phone and recommend the most appropriate care for each patient. Clinical Telephone Assessment offers non-urgent patients a clinical assessment sooner and streamlines their access to a wider range of care options. Watch the video to see how it works. #CTA #ClinicalTelephoneAssessment #SAAS See more

01.01.2022 We’ve got a Total Fire Ban in the hills tomorrow people- let’s all play it safe and keep an eye out for unusual behaviour.