Millicent Fire & Rescue in Millicent, South Australia | Community organisation

Millicent Fire & Rescue

Locality: Millicent, South Australia

Address: PO Box 608 5280 Millicent, SA, Australia

Website: www.youtube.com/SACFS1

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25.01.2022 Two of our members, Ryan Jellesma and Kalli Quinlan are taking on the Melbourne Stair Climb challenge on the 7th of September 2019. The challenge involves wearing 25 kilograms of breathing apparatus gear & climbing 28 floors. The aim is to raise awareness for mental health and PTSD in our emergency service workers. The money raised goes directly towards the Emergency Service Foundation, LifeLine and the Black Dog Institute. If you would like to help please sponsor and suppo...rt the Millicent CFS brigade, Ryan and Kalli by going to https://www.firefighterclimb.org.au/station/sa-cfs/millicent (Photo courtesy of The South Eastern Times)

22.01.2022 Every two years we hold elections for our functional & operational positions. It is a time to review how we have gone & seek individuals with the enthusiasm, dedication & professionalism to move us forward. CFS can be an incredible environment for developing people whilst at the same time delivering immense value to the community. "Volunteer" doesn't mean less capable - it just means we are not paid. Every minute of every hour & every hour of every day there are literally hun...dreds of CFS volunteers in the Wattle Range area ready to assist in saving assets & lives. The reward is not payment - it is the satisfaction of helping fellow human beings. Our functional & operational leadership team for the next two years is as follows - Captain - Phil Richards Lieutentants - Dave Green, Kalli Quinlan, Simon Baker, Paul Smyth, Scott Richards Senior Fire Fighters - Chris Mathias, Rob Gommers, Bec Kober, Ryan Jellesma Admin/Treasurer - Kalli Quinlan Equipment - John Dewit WHS - Rob Gommers Training - Dave Green CFSVA Representative - Phil Richards

21.01.2022 Each year the officers of the Brigade choose an individual to receive the Fire Fighter Of The Year award. This year the recipient is Noah Telfer. Noah joined the Brigade last year at the age of 16 & has regularly attended training & many incidents including Road Crash, Structure Fires, Rural Fires, Alarms & SA Ambulance assists. CFS is a perfect environment for younger members to gain real life skills that many will never get the chance to acquire as a result of never being exposed to the pressure, stress & demands of emergency environments. Leadership & Teamwork naturally follow. Pictured to the left of Noah is one of our newest members in Luke Bardolph.

20.01.2022 We will be at the Millicent Show this year - with our newest rural fire fighting appliance & the latest in Holmatro Road Crash Rescue gear. It has been a while since we last upgraded but this new equipment is proving powerful & very efficient. Regional staff will also be on hand Saturday to answer all your Fire Season action plan questions. Drop in to have a chat or let the kids have a play :-)

20.01.2022 Here are the Fire Danger Ratings for Forest & Grassland tomorrow - high temperatures, low humidity, strong gusty winds ..... and the possibility of dry lightning. Not good people. Please be careful & make sure your plans are clear should you live in more fire prone areas. We have seen relatively fast moving fires already this season but it has dried out even more over the last week. The fire will likely move WAY faster than you think. As a brigade we are ready ... but help us by preparing yourself well first. Now is the time not mid afternoon tomorrow.

20.01.2022 As many of our fellow CFS Brigades have done, Millicent Brigade has had a number of crew who have been able to deploy to fires outside of our immediate area (Cudlee Creek, Bunbury, Keilira & KI). Deployments offer an opportunity to develop, learn new ways, form new friendships & gain a perspective on how we perform versus other members in the state. The Aussie & Community Spirit that sits beneath this is almost tangible. The drive to contribute is significant. The capability is reflective of that spirit & drive as opposed to a rate of pay. Professionalism is an attitude. We serve the local & broader community because we want to. As a community, you support us. Thankyou. (Pictured : Trevor Cowin, Rob Gommers, Clarrie Squire, Jules Maiden, Chris Mathias, Bec Kober, Kalli Quinlan)

15.01.2022 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10216408209731604&id=1046680080 Our newest truck on the way to Victoria. We were not required to send a crew so our fellow brigade's members are looking after the truck on deployment. Vollys supporting Vollys ..... Travel & work safe....

14.01.2022 Into another Fire Danger Season (though it might not seem that way right now !). Our ability to deliver the fire fighting & rescue services we do depends on developing our people. Due to the high-risk, high-responsibility nature of our work, CFS offers amazing opportunities to do this. It is not an understatement to say we see new members grow taller before our eyes as a result of stepping up to the challenges of responding to & dealing with incidents. We rarely promote this side of things but it is time we did. The very direct beneficiaries are you, the community. We are proud of our people & proud to be serving you. Take your own precautions & let's hope it is a summer devoid of drama & loss :-)

13.01.2022 Like all community groups, the CFS is no different in needing to take precautions to reduce potential to spread COVID-19. In many ways the virus spreads in the same natural ways fires do. Manage it early or accept that it is growing beyond manageable means & lock down. As a Brigade we are not training but we are still obviously responding. Our physical training will likely be replaced with some virtual means so that we can maintain contact & update on any procedural or situat...ional changes. As volunteers we are taking all precautions to protect ourselves in that response role. That said this situation is unlike any other in terms of the risks facing us in that role. Close contact activities like Road Crash Rescue & assisting fellow SA Ambulance responders cross the very principles of "social distancing". To shorten the time we are in this position we are asking our brigade members & the community in general to act wisely right now & reduce contact where ever possible. We look forward to the other side of COVID-19 & opportunities to build a stronger community with new perspectives & a more solid foundation. See more

12.01.2022 Setup for the Millicent Hospital Fete - outside the SAAmbulance Station. Drop in and say hello ....

08.01.2022 As we do every Wednesday - we are out training. Tomorrow is looking particularly nasty with the Fire Danger Rating in Extreme. What does that translate to ? As the ratings climb it means the ability to manage the fire is impacted on significantly. The best solution is for them not to start ! Please take care tomorrow to eliminate all potential sources of ignition & think before doing anything outside that could lead to a fire starting. With these sorts of days we simply can not be everywhere as a service so it means think about your own Bushfire Action Plans too. Stay safe :-)

08.01.2022 Recruitment is a continual process for brigades. With the nature of the services we provide the community, it is an absolute critical task. Congratulations to our two newest 16 year old recruits - Frazer & Noah - at the completion of their Basic Firefighting Course. Skills gained in CFS are well beyond just firefighting & specialist response. History shows our younger members acquire broader life skills that feed their ongoing success :-)

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01.01.2022 Midway through a very nasty fire day a conversation was taking place between a couple of business owners as to when the employees were to stand down due to the heat. ..... meanwhile if a fire started, literally thousands of SA CFS volunteer fire fighters are willing to go out on those same days & actively engage in fire fighting to protect their communities. Standing out in the sun on a day like today is one thing. To be wearing protective clothing & fighting fires where the heat is considerably higher, is another thing. This post is not about seeking recognition for local brigades. It is about offering a perspective on what many in the community take for granted. There is no need for praise - just appreciate what is offered freely & support the cause when you can.