Sturt State Emergency Service in Coromandel Valley, South Australia, Australia | Community organisation

Sturt State Emergency Service

Locality: Coromandel Valley, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 8370 3120

Address: 20 Ackland Hill Road 5051 Coromandel Valley, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.sturtses.org.au

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24.01.2022 With a significant amount of rain expected to hit Adelaide over the next few days, were encouraging home owners to take action to protect their homes from potential flooding. Are your gutters and down pipes blocked with leaves and debris? Are they flowing freely and your storm water pipes free of any blockages? Do they look like the below picture?... NOW is the time to check and clean your gutters, preventative maintenance reduces the risk of flooding and damage to your house. If you need to take precautionary action and sandbag an area, sandbag packs are available for collection at 20 Ackland Hill Road Coromandel Valley 24 hours a day, call 8370 3120 to arrange collection. If you need our assistance for any Storm or Flood Emergency please call 132 500. If your situation is life threatening immediately call 000

23.01.2022 It’s been a busy long weekend for our volunteers responding to 11 requests for assistance. 7 tree downs 2 severe weather 1 rescue animal ... 1 rescue from heights Remember if you require SES assistance with any Storm or Flood emergencies call 132500 If your situation is life threatening immediately call 000

23.01.2022 Our commitment to assisting with the fires is continuing with several volunteers deployed across the state. We have just finalised our end of year statistics, another huge year for our volunteers with many thousands of volunteer hours given.

23.01.2022 A severe weather warning has been issued for the region. Be prepared for the predicted weather. Empty sand bags are available for collection from Sturt SES unit in Coromandel Valley. Call 8370 3120 to arrange a time to collect if required. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21033.shtml

23.01.2022 Our volunteers are mobile to their 5th request for assistance today. There has been no rest for our amazing crews after they attended 15 calls for assistance yesterday. If you require SES assistance for any Storm or Flood emergencies call 132500

23.01.2022 We are looking looking for a local plumber to quote us on some work at our Unit Headquarters in Coromandel Valley. If you are available and willing to provide a quote ASAP please direct message us.

22.01.2022 Sturt Volunteers alongside Bradbury CFS responded to a Donkey that had fallen and was trapped in the root ball area of a fallen tree. Crews worked with a local vet to sedate the Donkey, they then used a battery chainsaw and multiple hand tools to clear tree roots and debris to free the donkey. Our volunteers then used our large animal rescue straps, slings and patient slides to carry out the rescue. ... Sturt SES specialise in Large Animal Rescue and have 15 members trained in this specialist rescue area. This is a great example of interagency cooperation with crews working closely together to help the community in their time of need.

22.01.2022 Sturt SES currently has 7 crew on Kangaroo Island assisting with setting up base camp after being forced to move camp sites due to the fire activity and threat it poses. Crews were relieved to see the arrival of defence personnel to assist with the demobilisation and set up of the new base camp at the Kingscote Airport. Here are some photos from our exhausted and extremely tired crew, despite their exhaustion they are still smiling, motivated, working hard and doing Sturt SES Unit proud.

21.01.2022 The BOM have issued a Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING, LOCALLY DESTRUCTIVE WINDS. Districts affected include Adelaide Metro & Mt Lofty Ranges with the potential of 90-120km gusts and heavy downpours. Sturt SES have sandbags availability at our Unit at Ackland Hill Road Coromandel Valley, look for our yellow sandbag box.... If you require SES assistance with any Storm or Flood emergencies please call 132 500 if your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately.

20.01.2022 In the week leading to Christmas Sturt SES volunteers have attended 33 Requests for Assistance, provided CFS with 3 days of support and operations at the Cudlee Creek Fire, trained, fundraised and undertook many hours of active standby. Our volunteers have given an amazing 499.5 hours helping our community, please bear in mind that this is purely by Sturt SES members, spare a thought for the hundreds of CFS volunteers who have given countless hours since last Friday. From a...ll the members of Sturt SES we wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope you have a great festive season with your family and friends. If you require SES assistance please call 132 500, our volunteers are rested and ready to attend any Request for Assistance.

19.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning.... We will remember them. #Lestweforget

18.01.2022 We have just finalised our end of year statistics, another huge year for our volunteers with many thousands of volunteer hours given. Last financial year, we re...sponded to over 500 Requests for Assistance. For a more detailed breakdown of the range taskings we responded to during the 2019 to 2020 financial year, please check out our website. http://www.sturtses.org.au/about-us/call-out-statistics/

18.01.2022 Late this afternoon Sturt SES volunteers responded to a mountain bike rider who had an accident in the Sturt Gorge Recreation Park behind Craigburn Farm. SES crews provided first aid until SA Ambulance arrived, they then assisted SAAS to load the casualty into a stretcher carried them 100 meters to the waiting ambulance. Although the restrictions with the COVID-19 outbreak our volunteers are committed to maintaining their skills and responding to requests for assistance such ...as tonights rescue. With some possible storms coming dont forget to ensure your gutters are clear of debris. If you require assistance with Storm or Flood emergencies please call 132 500 If your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately

17.01.2022 Crews have just attended their third request for assistance in the past 24 hours A tree fell across a popular walking path in Coromandel Valley If you require SES assistance at any Storm or Flood emergency contact 132500... If your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately

17.01.2022 This afternoon our crews responded to a large tree down blocking the road at the intersection of Hawthorndene Drive and Upper Sturt Road, Hawthorndene. Crews arrived to find a truck had collided with the tree, bringing the tree down onto the road. Crews worked alongside our colleagues from Blackwood Country Fire Service to clear the road. The road is now open to all road users.

17.01.2022 This morning our members have been hard at work training in Coromandel Valley using vertical rescue techniques. A Larkin Rescue Frame was set up by our operators which was used as a high point to assist with accessing the casualty. Our operators then practiced attaching onto the litter, lowering over the edge to simulate accessing the patient, and retrieving back up the hill.

16.01.2022 In the lead up to International Men’s Day this Thursday, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the men at the SA State Emergency Service. They will share some of... the highlights of being an SES volunteer as well as what they would say to others out there who are thinking about joining the SES. Say hello to Desmond, a volunteer at the Sturt SES Unit. Enlisting in the SASES was possibly the best decision I made since my wife and I moved to SA last year. The SASES provided me with an opportunity to learn and understand the Australian culture through engagement with unit members and with the community at large. There is a great sense of camaraderie and partnership between members and the same is awarded to new members creating a very inclusive and welcoming environment. Desmond says to others out there thinking about joining the SES that there are opportunities to network, upskill and review skills, engage and interact with the community, increase social inclusion, develop a new sense of purpose and motivation, build self-confidence and self-esteem, and much more!

16.01.2022 A Severe Weather Warning has been issued for damaging winds, the warning is current for Adelaide Metro and Mount Lofty Ranges. 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 this 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 f...ront. Sandbag packs are available for collection at 20 Ackland Hill Road Coromandel Valley 24 hours a day. If you require assistance for any Storm or Flood Emergency please 132 500. If your situation is life threatening immediately call 000.

15.01.2022 Sturt SES have had a busy morning responding to several trees down in this gusty wind. If you require SES assistance for any Storm or Flood emergencies contact 132500 If your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately

15.01.2022 What a year 2020 has been so far. Can you believe we’ve made it halfway through the year already? From the beginning of January to the end of June, we’ve receiv...ed over 3,300 requests for assistancemore than half of the 2019 total! These included: - over 1,500 trees down - over 1000 related to severe weather and flooding salvages - over 200 road crash rescues and vehicle recoveries - over 100 rescues, including 36 marine search and rescues - over 100 related to building impacts and collapses - over 150 requests to assist other emergency services, including assisting South Australia Police with searches over 20 times. This year has already been a busy one for our volunteers and staff, and we’re sure it will continue to be busy. Our volunteers provided assistance through base camps, logistics and more during the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills bushfires. And, they are currently being trained up to be prepared during this unprecedented time to ensure they can provide support to our SA Ambulance Service peers through the COVID-19 response. A big thank you to our hardworking volunteers who continue to provide amazing support to their communities and fellow South Aussies. And, we also thank their families for their ongoing support.

15.01.2022 We are proud to advise that this weekend 14 Sturt SES members have successfully completed their Rescue Operations course. After almost 9 weeks of intensive training they now join their 47 fellow team mates as competent Rescuers. This group of invaluable volunteers are now highly trained in areas such as scene safety, casualty handling, rescue knots, stretcher attachments and various casualty rescue techniques. Congratulations to all participants and thank you to the many fell...ow volunteers that assisted the with additional training and ongoing development of their skills. A special thank you to Rosco & Paul from Prospect & Metro South SES for giving up their time as trainers to assist with the delivery of the course. If you can see yourself in orange and want to be trained to undertake rescues you can register your interest at the below link https://www.ses.sa.gov.au//volu/volunteer_registration.jsp

14.01.2022 Last night our crew undertook a training scenario along the Sturt river in Coromandel Valley. Our highly trained Swiftwater Technicians extricated the casualty from the water, loaded them into the rescue litter. Crews then undertook a rope rescue to extricate the casualty to a safe location. As a part of the scenario crews had to practice their CPR compression skills for several minutes at a time while undertaking the rescue.

14.01.2022 A Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds is current for our area. If you require assistance with any Storm or Flood emergencies call 132500 If your situation is life threatening please call 000 immediately ... http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21037.shtml

13.01.2022 With the approaching weather front, a reminder empty sand bags are available from Sturt SES within the site box installed in our car park. It contains sandbag packs and instructions on how to fill and lay sandbags to prevent minor flooding at your home. These sandbag packs are available for collection at 20 Ackland Hill Road Coromandel Valley 24 hours a day. ... If you require a small amount of sandbags for minor flood prevention please collect from our unit. Any issues accessing the box please call our Unit Duty Officer on 8370 3120. If your house or property is under threat or you are unable to fill sandbags yourself please dont hesitate to request SES assistance on 132 500. If your situation is life threatening please immediately call 000.

12.01.2022 What a year 2020 has been so far. Can you believe weve made it halfway through the year already? From the beginning of January to the end of June, weve receiv...ed over 3,300 requests for assistancemore than half of the 2019 total! These included: - over 1,500 trees down - over 1000 related to severe weather and flooding salvages - over 200 road crash rescues and vehicle recoveries - over 100 rescues, including 36 marine search and rescues - over 100 related to building impacts and collapses - over 150 requests to assist other emergency services, including assisting South Australia Police with searches over 20 times. This year has already been a busy one for our volunteers and staff, and were sure it will continue to be busy. Our volunteers provided assistance through base camps, logistics and more during the Kangaroo Island and Adelaide Hills bushfires. And, they are currently being trained up to be prepared during this unprecedented time to ensure they can provide support to our SA Ambulance Service peers through the COVID-19 response. A big thank you to our hardworking volunteers who continue to provide amazing support to their communities and fellow South Aussies. And, we also thank their families for their ongoing support.

11.01.2022 Our crews found our mate The Thirsty Koala earlier today and provided water and assistance. We undertake a wide range of tasks, please dont forget to ensure your pets have adequate water throughout this high heat period.

11.01.2022 Have a look at what our volunteers have been up to! Were so proud of our volunteers ongoing commitment to keep South Aussies safe, from training in a variety ...of skills to responding to many different kinds of incidents. Up for the challenge? Join our SES family today! https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/home/volunteer.jsp Photos: South Coast State Emergency Service, Sturt State Emergency Service, Port Lincoln State Emergency Service, Renmark/Paringa State Emergency Service, Riverland Search and Rescue Dogs

10.01.2022 Its been a busy few weekends training for Sturt SES. This weekend weve have multiple members undertaking Australasian Inter-service Incident Management (AIIMS) training, Vertical Rescue training and First Aid training. Last weekend we had four of our swiftwater technicians travel to New Zealand to hone their skills in a rescue from vehicles workshop. This course looks at vehicle stabilisation in water, as well as access and extrication techniques.

09.01.2022 Sturt SES has registered to be part of this year's People's Choice Community Lottery to raise funds to purchase and upgrade much needed operational and training equipment. The funds raised will assist the Sturt Unit Volunteers in doing their work more efficiently and safely when helping the community in their times of need. Please get behind this great initiative by the People's Choice Credit Union and help Sturt SES reach their fundraising target. ... Tickets are $2 each and 100% of all proceeds generated through the sale of the online tickets goes directly to the Sturt State Emergency Service Unit. There are some amazing prizes to be won whilst also assisting your local Volunteer Emergency Service. https://communitylottery.peopleschoice.com.au//sturt-state

09.01.2022 Earlier this morning our crews responded to a large tree down in Aldgate. Crews worked tirelessly for hours alongside our colleagues from the Aldgate CFS to clear the road.

08.01.2022 Sturt SES would like to thank Summit Skips for supporting us with donating a Skip this week. This has assisted members to conduct a clean of our response shed and unit complex to ensure we are ready to respond to the community. Thanks Summit Skips!!

08.01.2022 6 requests for assistance and a koala rescue so far today for our volunteers If you require assistance with any storm emergency please call 132 500 If your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately

08.01.2022 CFS advise that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 30 December 2019 statewide Mount Lofty Ranges - Catastrophic Adelaide Metropolitan - Severe... We are also in for some high winds with a chance of a storm with the forecasted afternoon change Sturt SES has remained busy averaging 3 large branches down per day If you require SES assistance with any Storm emergency please call 132 500 If your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately

07.01.2022 Have a look at what our volunteers have been up to! We’re so proud of our volunteers’ ongoing commitment to keep South Aussies safe, from training in a variety ...of skills to responding to many different kinds of incidents. Up for the challenge? Join our SES family today! https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/site/home/volunteer.jsp Photos: South Coast State Emergency Service, Sturt State Emergency Service, Port Lincoln State Emergency Service, Renmark/Paringa State Emergency Service, Riverland Search and Rescue Dogs

07.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning Strong to locally damaging north to northwesterly winds, with peak gusts of around 90-100 km/h are forecast across the warning area. Winds will remain fresh to strong and gusty across the south and east of the State during Thursday with damaging winds averaging 50-70 km/h with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from late Thursday morning, particularly with squally showers and possible thunderstorms.... 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. If you require assistance for any Storm or Flood emergencies call 132500 If your situation is life threatening please call 000 immediately

07.01.2022 Sturt SES members enjoyed the public holiday with some team building. Thanks Tree Climb for having us!

05.01.2022 Our volunteers were kept busy attending to four requests for assistance yesterday. Whilst our crews were in the area of Cherry Gardens, they located this tree down threatening to fall further across Dorset Vale Road and bringing down powerlines. Crews remained on scene conducting traffic control duties before handing over to Onkaparinga Council and SA Power who assisted with removing the tree. If you want to find out more about the work we do, check out our website at http://www.sturtses.org.au

05.01.2022 Volunteers from Sturt SES have just assisted with the rescue of a koala and it’s joey after they were hit by a car in Coromandel Valley The crews assisted Adelaide Koala Rescue with extricating the koalas from a tree and provided traffic control to make the rescue scene safe.

04.01.2022 There is a current Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds If you require assistance with any Storm or Flood emergency call 132500 If your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately

04.01.2022 Winns Road ford, Coromandel Valley is now closed due to floodwater across the road.

04.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all Our crews received their first request for assistance at 6am and have just responded to the second call for the day. A huge thanks to our volunteers for giving up time with their families to assist our community in their time of need.

03.01.2022 Pop past Bunnings Marion today and support our volunteers who are cooking up a storm. Toby the dinosaur has already popped past and approves of the sausage quality. Money raised goes directly towards supporting our amazing volunteers in many areas such as new equipment and training opportunities.

02.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning is current for damaging winds If you require SES assistance for any Storm or Flood emergencies please call 132500 If your situation is life threatening call 000 immediately

02.01.2022 Crews are currently on scene at Suffolk Road Hawthorndene where a large branch has snapped and is resting on powerlines. Suffolk road will be blocked for some time If you require assistance for any Storm or Flood Emergencies call 132500... If your situation is life threatening immediately call 000

01.01.2022 Our volunteers are still being kept busy with five members currently deployed to Kangaroo Island assisting with the fires and responding to multiple trees down daily. We would like to thank Caffe Buongiorno OHalloran Hill for kindly donating coffees to our crews that have just dealt with a large tree that came down on a house in Aberfoyle Park overnight.