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Mylor Country Fire Service

Locality: Mylor, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8388 5744

Address: 1 South st 5153 Mylor, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.mylorcfs.org/

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26.01.2022 PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT: This evening at 7pm, January 25, Mylor CFS Brigade will be sounding our station siren continuously for one minute followed by a minutes silence. This is as a mark of respect and condolence for the tragic loss of Louise Hincks from Happy Valley CFS during the Callendale/Lucindale bushfires.... If you can spare two minutes tonight at 7pm, please stop what you are doing and listen to the siren and take a minute to remember our fallen colleague. Many other brigades around the state will be doing the same. We pass on all our thoughts to her family and others affected by this tragedy. The sounding of the siren does not signify any threat to the community. Thank you for your support.

25.01.2022 Spot the difference between these two fire appliances that Mylor CFS has had over the years... The first photo shows a Bedford TK and was delivered to us in 1970. It held 2040 litres, went through the Ash Wednesday Fires and left us 16 years later in 1986. The second photo shows Mylor CFS’ newest appliance to date, having arrived in March this year. It holds 3000 litres and has many upgrades compared to our older appliances, including better safety systems for our firefig...hters. We think it’s safe to say our fire trucks have come a long way! First photo - Michael Edwards Collection. Second photo - Anna Hobbs See more

23.01.2022 Thank to you Cibo Stirling for your generosity and support.

23.01.2022 This time last year our firefighters were working shift after shift at the Cudlee Creek Fire. They continued working tirelessly on this fire, the Kangaroo Island Ravine Fire and many more well into the New Year. We couldn’t be more proud of the super-human efforts made by volunteer firefighters during this time

22.01.2022 A well prepared home during bushfire season is easier to defend and safer for the whole community so why risk it? Prepare now. Cut long grass and tidy up around your property. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan

22.01.2022 Total fire ban declared for tomorrow, 15th November. Remember, if you have had a fire today it must be totally extinguished by midnight tonight.

22.01.2022 Happy New Year! 2020 was a big year and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our volunteers and community!

22.01.2022 If you need information on the local fires please see the CFS website or contact the bushfire hotline on 1800 362 361 (TTY 133 677). They have access to much more information than the local brigades. This will help us concentrate on the job of managing our current operations at this busy time. Thank you for your understanding.

20.01.2022 A very generous gesture from our neighbours.

18.01.2022 It’s been one year. We are very proud of our member and the Upper Sturt CFS members who were on this crew.

16.01.2022 A New Year’s #FirefighterFriday profile! Meet Don Position in Mylor CFS:... Lieutenant, Hand smacker of trainee drivers who leave a hand on the gear stick, volunteer for almost all strike teams, try to get everyone else to do the hard work because I’m the oldest active firefighter in the brigade! Job/career: Retiree What made you want to join? Shifted to Mylor in 1984 just after the Ash Wednesday Fires and thought there was a need within the community to join. And I was young, fit and enthusiastic (those were the days!) What do you love most about being a volunteer? Working together towards common goals, meeting and getting to know a range of people, helping others, finding plenty of drinking mates! What do you do when you’re not volunteering? I played a lot of football and cricket (I have captained premiership sides in both). I have life membership of Mylor cricket, netball and oval committee. Have five grandchildren and like to be involved with them. I'm an enthusiastic tree feller, splitter of firewood and obviously I try to help and please my wife of fifty years!

15.01.2022 The Fire Danger Season for Adelaide Metro, Kangaroo Island and Mount Lofty Ranges will start on Tuesday, December 1.

15.01.2022 The Fire Danger Season starts midnight tonight. Are you prepared? Large fires have already been fought around the state this month. Don't leave your preparations too late. Visit the CFS website for more info.

15.01.2022 Extreme fire danger for us tomorrow. Enact your fire plan. Be safe.

14.01.2022 What will be on your 5 minute bushfire survival plan?

14.01.2022 On Monday night we joined up with Bradbury Country Fire Service and Aldgate Country Fire Service and ran a structure fire drill for our firefighters. To make the training session more realistic we had smoke machines and multiple fake casualties to rescue

11.01.2022 Bushfire Last Resort Refuges are spaces or buildings that are your last choice of location to shelter from a bushfire. Plan ahead. Learn where your local Bushfire Last Resort Refuge is now. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan

10.01.2022 How’s your cleaning up going?

10.01.2022 Have you wondered what happens to all of the felled trees from the Cudlee Creek Bushfire? Here are some examples: 1) Hollow wood was relocated into the fire sca...r as shelter for native fauna (with Kersbrook Landcare Group). 2) Coarse woody debris was relocated into restoration sites where it will break down and encourage insects and birds for restoration of conservation areas. 3) Nearly 170 trailer loads of wood were collected by fire-affected community members who will store it for household burning in winter 2021. . It's all part of our district's recovery. https://engage.ahc.sa.gov.au/bushfire-recovery See more

09.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Lower South East and p...arts of Yorke Peninsula, Murraylands and Upper South East districts. Strong northwesterly winds persisting on Tuesday A cold front over eastern Agricultural areas around sunrise will reach the eastern border mid morning on Tuesday. Strong northerly winds will shift northwesterly following the front. A band of rain with the front and showers and possible thunderstorms to follow. Northwesterly winds with localised damaging wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h possible at times on Tuesday, particularly with showers and thunderstorms over coastal areas. The risk of damaging winds will contract to the Lower Southeast coast during the evening before easing later Tuesday night. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Cleve, Mount Gambier, Clare, Maitland, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte and Victor Harbor. The highest wind gust recorded to 4am is 82 km/h at Mt Crawford at 11.56pm. 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

08.01.2022 #FirefighterFriday Meet Barry! Position in Mylor CFS: Administrative Coordinator (past positions: active Firefighter, Finance Coordinator)... Job/Career: Retired (Yippee!) What made you want to join? Buying a property in 1986 in Mylor that had been burnt down in Ash Wednesday, we thought it a good idea to make sure the fire trucks knew where we lived and it worked in 1989! What do you love most about being a volunteer? Knowing that I am supporting the community plus meeting like-minded Mylorians and enjoying their company both socially and through the brigade. Also being ‘Mr May’ and front cover of the fundraising 2012 Calendar, (eat your heart out James!). - check out our last Firefighter Friday post for reference What do you do when you're not volunteering? I volunteer in other community activities. Trish & I spend hours editing local history publications in conjunction with the Mylor History Group as well as looking after our 3.5 acres and walking Archie (our retired greyhound).

07.01.2022 If you see smoke in the area today there is a good chance it will be from a prescribed burn off of Stock Road in Mylor. The burn will be conducted by DEW with the help of Mylor CFS and will commence around 12:30 subject to weather conditions. For more info, follow the link below or visit the DEW website.

07.01.2022 Happy International Firefighter’s Day!

06.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for Thursday 19 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Penin...sula - Severe Murraylands - Severe Upper South East - Severe Lower South East - 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 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 See more

06.01.2022 Firefighters from Mylor CFS are among those who have helped to contain the Coles Fire in the States South East. Thank you to all crews for putting in the hard work.

06.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Lower... South East and parts of Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Mid North, Murraylands and Upper South East districts. Damaging wind gusts and squally showers. Weather Situation: Damaging wind gusts associated with the passage of a cold front on Sunday. Fresh to strong northwest to westerly winds averaging 40 to 55km/h at times with gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible over western parts of the the warning area later this afternoon and extending over central and southeastern parts during this evening. Winds shifting southwesterly following the front. Damaging wind gusts are most likely to be associated with squally showers and thunderstorms and over elevated terrain. Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Cleve, Mount Gambier, 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. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe. Refer http://ow.ly/Sat650zUGW5

06.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. This year has been extra hard for so many which is why it is more important than ever to ask those around you if they are ok. Emergency workers, both volunteer and paid have contributed to their communities considerably, not just through COVID-19 but through the bushfires Australia wide before the pandemic. Please check in with an emergency worker, as well as their family and ask if they’re OK #rutripleok #ruokeveryday

05.01.2022 A little overview of what’s involved in becoming a CFS Volunteer! There is plenty more a volunteer can do than just responding operationaly on the truck. Have a read below! One difference to note is that Mylor CFS only takes cadets from the age of 14 years and older.

04.01.2022 Fire Danger Ratings are an indicator of how dangerous a bushfire could be if it did occur. It is not a predictor of how likely a bushfire is to occur. Do you know what the different ratings mean?

04.01.2022 Yesterday a crew from Mylor CFS including a member from Bradbury CFS helped DEW conduct the prescribed burn off of Stock Road. This is good training for our firefighters as it prepares them for the upcoming fire season!

03.01.2022 Then the rains arrived....

03.01.2022 With more winter weather on the way this weekend, it’s always worth being prepared just in case. If you’re planning on heading out while it’s raining, be extra ...cautious. If you see floodwater, don’t drive, ride, walk or play in ityou don’t know how deep the water might be or what could be hidden in there. Stay safe. Our volunteers are here if you need us, so if the rain outside becomes rain inside, give us a call on 132 500. If it’s a life-threatening emergency, call Triple Zero (000). For more tips, visit our website. https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/flood.jsp

03.01.2022 Friends, as you know every year we collect toys and food for Christmas parcels and this year is no exception. Many organizations that would normally undertake t...o provide a Christmas day meal are unable to do so this year due to covid restrictions, to that end they want to provide specific parcels that would provide a Christmas meal (as well as other staples) Below is a list YOU could donate to help make up the parcels. Please drop all donations at Mylor General store by Wednesday 10th and i will ensure that the are passed on. Tins of ham or turkey Tinned fish Tins of vegetables suitable for Christmas lunch (carrots, peas, beans, corn) Packets of dried mash potato Gravy Long life individual puddings Christmas cake Mince pies Cartons of long life custard Christmas lollies/chocolates Bottles of juice/lemonade/cordial Napkins Bonbons Tea bags Instant coffee Sugar Reusable shopping bags (not plastic) Thank you all for your help

03.01.2022 The Fire Danger Season has finally come to a close. This marks the end of a season that will be remembered by many for a long time to come. Members from Mylor CFS attended most of the significant fires within SA and many in NSW, putting in countless hours away from their loved ones, even when the fires came close to home within the Adelaide Hills. What we have experienced will have a lasting impact on us, but coming out of the other side of these events we have also gained comradery, new friendships and overwhelming support from the communities around us. Being a volunteer firefighter is one of the most rewarding jobs.

02.01.2022 A Christmas #FirefighterFriday! Meet Anna Position in Mylor CFS:... Lieutenant Job/Career: Senior Project Firefighter for National Parks What made you want to join? I joined when I was 11 as a cadet after my older brother had joined. Like with most siblings I was keen to get in on whatever my brother was up to. I haven’t looked back since! What do you love most about being a volunteer? It’s highly motivating when you get to see first hand the positive impact you have within the community. When you get to do this with a team of people that are like family it becomes even more special. What do you do when you’re not volunteering? When I get time between work, I like to catch up with friends, keep fit and enjoy creating paintings and pottery.

01.01.2022 CHERRY GARDENS FIRE - LATEST ROAD CLOSURES - 26/01/21 For further information on Tier levels and what they mean please refer to: http://ow.ly/pSVY30ru3xM

01.01.2022 Merry Christmas from our family to yours! We wish you a joyful festive season and ask you to stay safe!

01.01.2022 The beginning of the prescribed burning season has arrived! Smoke that you might see could very likely be from National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia conducting controlled burns where they aim to reduce the threat of bushfires and improve biodiversity for our native plants and animals. Find out the amount of preparation that goes into a burn in this video. More information on where the burns will be conducted can be found here: http://tiny.cc/UpcomingPrescribedBurns

01.01.2022 Mylor firefighting crews have been busy at work yesterday and all last night to protect our community. Stay safe everyone, for updates check the CFS website and call triple 0 in an emergency.

18.12.2021 Obituary for Louise Hincks: Louise Hincks joined the CFS as a volunteer at the Eden Hills Brigade on 27 July 1994 before transferring to Region 1 Operations on ...12 November 2008. Between December 2008 and 2019, Louise took a break from volunteering whilst studying, using her skills to go on and support fellow emergency services workers through the Stress Prevention and Management program. A loved and respected member of the Happy Valley Brigade, Louise held the positions of Brigade Finance Officer and Senior Firefighter. A passionate volunteer firefighter, there was nothing that Louise would not do to help someone. Yesterday, tragically, Louise lost her life on the fireground, doing something she loved. Louise was a much loved member of the CFS and will always be in the hearts of the CFS family. Statement from Louise’s family: Louise was a loving wife, mum, daughter, aunty, sister and caring CFS volunteer. She spent a lifetime devoted to the community and the Country Fire Service, which she loved. We are devastated at her loss. We sincerely thank every volunteer from the Country Fire Service who is currently on the ground, and particular the Happy Valley / Eden Hills brigades. Thank you to the community for their outpouring of love, support and for respecting our family privacy at this time.

09.12.2021 Tragically a CFS firefighter was killed yesterday and another injured at the Coles bushfire in the states South East. It is a sobering reminder of the dangerous environment that firefighters go into even with the great safety equipment and vehicles we have today. Our CFS family is strong and we will support each other through this loss. Our sincere condolences go out to the family of our lost firefighter who will be struggling at this time and our best wishes for the recovery of the injured firefighter. Join us in supporting our CFS community during this heart breaking time

17.11.2021 Consider how your bushfire plan might be impacted by Covid-19. If you need to leave your home during isolation, consider where you will go to minimise risk to others. For more information, head to the CFS website www.cfs.sa.gov.au/home/covid19/

22.10.2021 Remember to do your 5 minute bushfire plan

06.10.2021 Make sure we can get to you. Not just for Bushfire emergency. But also housefire, storm damage, medical emergency. Photo credit Aldgate Country Fire Service