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25.01.2022 Thanks to everyone that came past us to say hello at the Mount Barker Show today. Sorry we had to abruptly leave, it ended in quite a busy afternoon with 3 seperate call outs for us. Well done to our own Roxy & Katy who conquered the climbing wall at the show

24.01.2022 We are all set up here at Rudolph's Christmas Revolution in the Barker Showgrounds If you're coming down make sure to come through and say hello.

24.01.2022 We have had a rather cool start to summer so far but the next 6 days are all forecast to be over 30 degrees with Monday predicted to hit 37. ? Friday - 32 C Saturday - 34 C Sunday - 36 C... Monday - 37 C Tuesday - 35 C Wednesday - 35 C get prepared https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/

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19.01.2022 are there to give us an indicator of how dangerous a bushfire could be if it did occur. How well do you know the ratings and what they mean for you? more info https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au//more_about_fire_danger_ratings.

19.01.2022 From everyone at Mount Barker CFS, Merry Christmas from our family to yours We hope you have a happy & safe festive season and if you need us we will be there.

17.01.2022 Rudolph is coming to Mount Barker this Saturday and we will be there as well with our sleigh (fire truck) Come and say hello to some of our volunteers if you are attending. event info ... facebook.com/events/433591394306430/ See more

17.01.2022 This Friday & Saturday are and are predicted to be days in the Mount Lofty Region. Friday Saturday SEVERE... We are still 5 days away from the official start of fire season in the Mount Lofty Region but have already seen fire activity around the state and how quickly fires are taking hold. Make sure you and your property are prepared. * these may still be subject to change. Be prepared https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/

15.01.2022 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 Fire 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/ See more

13.01.2022 from Mount Barker CFS What a year 2020 has been, stay safe tonight and bring on 2021. A very big thank you to everyone and all their efforts in 2020, from our volunteers & their families to other first responders and the wider community. Take care on the roads and make it home safe.... Please don't illegally set off fireworks tonight, they are a very real threat to cause fires. See more

12.01.2022 A very big heartfelt thanks goes out to F45 Training Mount Barker for dedicating funds raised during their 4th birthday celebrations to our brigade It was great to go down there last night to meet Dan and his F45 crew, thanks to all of you for your contribution, it goes a long way!

12.01.2022 Barker 34 is a little far from home this morning as it makes it's way as part of a Heysen Group strike team to the Deepwater fire at Salt Creek, joining up with other appliances along the way. On board are Justin & Chris from our brigade with 3 members from other Heysen group brigades. Stay safe everyone and see you back home soon

10.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BAN A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow (Sunday) in the Mount Lofty region with a danger rating of severe forecast. be prepared ... https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/ See more

09.01.2022 The festive season is here and so is increased traffic on the roads around the hills Remember to stay safe on the roads this holiday season and enjoy the time with friends and family. And if you do need us, we will be there.

08.01.2022 The look and colours of warning messages for a fire have recently changed under the new Australian Warning System. Watch the video and read the link below to get familiar with these changes. More info ... https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-and-/about-cfs-warnings/ See more

08.01.2022 Tomorrow (Thursday 19/11) is a day for the Mount Lofty region with a declared as well. How prepared are you? https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/

06.01.2022 We are all set up at the Mount Barker Show. If you’re coming down today make sure to come past and say hello

06.01.2022 Barker 34 is back in station! 34 has been away getting some much needed repairs done but is now safely back home complete with updated stickers/livery and looking good. A crew took it out for some final stress testing which it passed with flying colours. Welcome home 34.

06.01.2022 In Mount Barker we are part of the Mount Lofty Ranges region and our Fire Danger Season starts on . How well are you prepared?... cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/ See more

04.01.2022 . Triple Zero (000) callers will now be able to easily tell operators their location during an emergency with emergencyplus.

03.01.2022 Mount Barker CFS - . In what has been a very challenging year for all, it was with great honor that we received this award from Heysen Group Officer Nathan Watts. 2020 has been a dynamic year for the brigade with the addition of training a large intake of new firefighters all the while navigating the complex world of COVID and still being fully operational for the community. A very big thank you to all our volunteers for everything they do for our community and to their families for all the support they provide.

03.01.2022 Today is going to be hot and windy with storms developing late in the day. While we don't have a Total Fire Ban like other regions in the state, we do have a fire danger rating in the hills today with unfavourable conditions so be vigilant. While we are not in our official fire season yet, the threat is still very real. Take care also if you plan on travelling to the other regions with heightened warnings today. Be prepared ... cfs.sa.gov.au/prepare-for-a-fire/ See more

02.01.2022 . Today is International Volunteer Day and we want to take the time to thank all volunteers who give up their time to go and help others in need. Rain, hail, shine, or fire, when they are needed they will drop whatever they are doing to go and help another person in need. We must also thank the families that stand by our volunteers and support them when they are out helping the community, they are a vital piece of the volunteer community puzzle... and we couldn't do what we do without them. Thank you to all of you for keeping us safe.

02.01.2022 . Severe Weather Warning for for people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, North West Pastoral and parts of West Coast, Flinders, Riverland, Murraylands and Upper South East districts. Hot and windy ahead of a gusty southwesterly cooler change over western Eyre Peninsula extending eastwards, reaching Yorke Peninsula a...nd Eastern Eyre Peninsula during this evening, and the Mid North and Mount Lofty Ranges districts around midnight or in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Winds averaging 50-65 km/h with gusts of 90-100 km/h are expected near and following the change, before easing several hours behind the change. Gusty, possibly severe thunderstorms are also expected across parts of the warning area and further to the east. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Clare, Maitland, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Coober Pedy, Roxby Downs and Woomera. 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. BOM report http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

01.01.2022 An update from SA Health regarding COVID-19 and what to do during a fire. 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 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. 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 main SA Country Fire Service page for emergency warnings and further advice.