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Truro Country Fire Service

Locality: Truro, South Australia

Address: Depot Rd 5356 Truro, SA, Australia

Website: http://cfs.sa.gov.au

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25.01.2022 Another day of terrible fire danger. Stay safe out there!

25.01.2022 Truro 34 at The Bend Motorsport park where crews have stopped for the night, before heading to Lucindale tomorrow morning to assist with blacking out.

24.01.2022 Serious Post Time (Apologies in advance if it gets wordy!) This isn't to cause alarm but to let you be informed and therefore ready and able to make wise decisions. The weather warning for Wednesday this week is shaping to be a Catastrophic Total Fire Ban. ... This simply means that you need to be prepaired to leave early, be familiar with the location of bushfire safe areas and have your plan in place. Please Visit the CFS Website for all information leading upto Wednesday (all of the things mentioned above) Should the worst happen, the ABC Radio, CFS Website & Social Media Sites will be your best sources of Information. In the event of a fire its unlikely this page will be updated as we will be busy, but if we can we will. We will all be hoping for a quiet and uneventful day. Stay Smart! Stay Safe! Stay Cool! Be Prepared! Stolen with permission from another page.

23.01.2022 Our deepest sympathy goes out the NSW RFS and the familys of the 2 Firefighters killed yesterday and to those who have been injured. They made the ultimate sacrifice to protect their community.

22.01.2022 Reminder: Total Fire Bans have been declared for Monday 11 November 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - Severe Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Sever...e Lower Eyre Peninsula - Extreme Flinders - Severe Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - 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 to midnight. The CFS recommends that you implement your Bushfire Survival Plan. Fire Danger Rating Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. 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. 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

22.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning - Adelaide Region for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Onkaparinga, Yankalilla, Victor Harbor, Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills, Gawler, Ade...laide, Western Alexandrina, Playford and parts of Barossa council areas. Issued at 8:42 pm Tuesday, 10 November 2020. Severe thunderstorms approaching the Adelaide area The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 8:40 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar approaching Adelaide from the northwest. These thunderstorms are moving towards the southeast. They are forecast to affect Adelaide City, Elizabeth, Glenelg, Mount Barker, Salisbury, Gawler, Strathalbyn and Victor Harbor by 9:10 pm and Mount Pleasant, Birdwood, Gumeracha, Lobethal, Woodside and Palmer by 9:40 pm. Damaging winds are likely. Gusts to 100 km/h have been reported over Yorke Peninsula. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Move cars under cover or away from trees. * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby. The next warning is due to be issued by 9:45 pm. refer http://ow.ly/jVuX50CgleP

22.01.2022 Truro CFS looking for some new Firefighters. We are a small brigade attending an average of 45 calls a year. Truro is a 2 vehicle brigade, We train weekly on Wednesday night from 19:30. If you would like to know more please come down on a Wednesday night or message the page.

22.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 20 Dec 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: NW Pastoral-Severe NE Pastoral-Severe W Coast-Severe E Eyre Pen-Extreme... Lower Eyre Pen-Catastrophic Flinders-Severe Mid N-Catastrophic MLR-Catastrophic Adelaide Metro-Severe Yorke Peninsula-Catastrophic KI-Catastrophic Riverland-Severe Murraylands-Severe Upper SE-Severe Lower SE-Catastrophic Where TFBs have been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The TFB 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 Catastrophic, well prepared, well constructed and defended homes may not be safe during a fire. To ensure your survival you should leave tonight or early tomorrow morning. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. 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 TFB procedures in preparation for these predicted fire weather conditions. For further info contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit http://ow.ly/yZYC50xDRPz refer http://ow.ly/y5T450xDRPB See more

22.01.2022 Something a little different in the shed for a few days! Big thanks to Nuriootpa CFS for the loan of 24P while our 34 is out for servicing.

21.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for 15 April 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Mount Lofty Ranges - 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

21.01.2022 Dust storms reported Between Truro and Blanchetown on the highway and towards Sedan on Halfway house rd. Take care if you are on the road, if you dont need to be on the road avoid it! Visibility is very low. Take care! Be safe!

21.01.2022 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?

21.01.2022 11:34 Jan 30 SA Flood Watch: Central Northern Through to Southeast Parts of South Australia Details: SA Flood Watch: Central Northern Through to Southeast Parts... of South Australia Issued at 11:26 am CDT on Thursday 30 January 2020 Flood Watch Number: 1 Some flooding is expected across parts of the state during the next few days. High levels of tropical moisture will move into the north of South Australia today and then extend into central and southeast parts on Friday and Saturday before contracting east overnight Saturday. This will be accompanied by a band of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals from Thursday to early Sunday morning are expected to be 20 to 80 mm in a band extending from the central parts of the Pastoral districts southwards over the central and southeast agricultural areas. Isolated falls up to 100mm are also possible with thunderstorms. Rainfall beginning in the north on Thursday then extending south during Friday and continuing on Saturday. Within the rain band there will be areas of heavy falls which may cause some flooding between Thursday (in the north) extending south on Friday and Saturday. Roads and crossings may be affected and some streams and rivers could break their banks. In the Mount Lofty Ranges catchments minor flooding may affect some locations on Saturday. Catchments likely to be affected include: Flinders Ranges Rivers and Creeks Kangaroo Island Broughton River Light and Wakefield Rivers Fleurieu Peninsula Angas and Bremer Rivers Torrens and metropolitan rivers and creeks Gawler River Onkaparinga River Lake Eyre Lake Gairdner Finke River and Stephenson Creek North West Lake Torrens River Murray Murraylands River Murray Riverlands Limestone and Millicent Coast Rivers and Creeks Eastern Eyre Peninsula Lower Eyre Peninsula Yorke Peninsula For the latest SA Warnings refer to www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings For more information on the Flood Warning and Flood Watch Service: www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml South Australia Flood Watch catchment map: www.bom.gov.au//BOM_Flood_Watch_Areas_map_SouthAustralia_2 Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and streams should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings and be ready to move to higher ground should flooding develop. For flood emergency assistance contact the State Emergency Service on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology Early Warning Network: http://www.ewn.com.au Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www1.ewn.com.au/support/

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20.01.2022 Reminder:TOTAL FIRE BANS The community are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 20-Nov-19 in the following Districts: CATASTROPHIC:... West Coast Eastern Eyre Peninsula Lower Eyre Peninsula Mid North Mount Lofty Ranges Yorke Peninsula Kangaroo Island EXTREME: Flinders Lower South East SEVERE: Northwest Pastoral Northeast Pastoral Adelaide Metropolitan Riverland Murraylands Upper South East Where a TFB has been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The TFB will apply for 24 hrs 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 Catastrophic, well prepared, well constructed and defended homes may not be safe during a fire. To ensure your survival you should leave tonight or early tomorrow morning. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. 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. 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 call the Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361 or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

20.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for Monday 11 November 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - Severe Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Lower Ey...re Peninsula - Extreme Flinders - Severe Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - 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 Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. 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

19.01.2022 Key messaging for bushfire safety in SA given COVID restrictions From midnight tonight, a six-day initial stage of ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions will be implem...ented to protect the South Australian community from the spread of COVID-19. These restrictions may affect how you follow CFS bushfire safety advice. Review your Bushfire Survival Plan using the up-to-date advice on the SA Health website www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/COVID-19 UNDER LOCKDOWN During this initial restriction period, you can only leave your home for limited reasons. This includes during a bushfire emergency or if your home is unsafe. Some relocation destinations in Bushfire Safer Places will not be available due to these COVID-19 restrictions. - Cinemas and other public venues will be closed. - Visits to shopping centres are for essential food shopping only If you plan to stay with relatives or friends when you relocate to a Bushfire Safer Place, consider alternative arrangements if your plan is to stay with elderly relatives or immuno-compromised relatives or friends. This will reduce the risk of exposing vulnerable people to COVID-19. 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 but 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 ensure you 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. UNDER RESTRICTIONS State government restrictions are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This may affect how you follow CFS bushfire safety advice. Leaving early during COVID-19 will be a little different this summer. While COVID-19 restrictions are in place, you can leave your home during an emergency or if your home is unsafe. Consider the following in your leave early plan to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19: During COVID-19 restrictions you may travel if you are doing so as part of your bushfire plan. If you are unwell or have symptoms, isolate yourself from others and ensure you always wear a face covering and get tested as soon as possible. Add to your 'Emergency Kit' - Additional face masks - Hand sanitiser - more than 60% alcohol - Antibacterial wipes Follow SA Health COVID-19 advice - Wear a face mask - Practise good hygiene. Wash or sanitise your hands when you enter someone else’s home, if possible - Do not shake hands, hug or kiss as a greeting - Maintain physical distancing, keep at least 1.5 metres away from others

17.01.2022 Busy weekend for our little brigade, Friday our 34 was responded as part of Northern Barossa Strike team to the Freeling grass fire. Followed by another Strike team call Sunday afternoon to the Fire at Uleybury.

17.01.2022 Update on the conditions we are expecting this week.

17.01.2022 Nothing todo today? Why not come check out some trucks at the Angaston Show. We are all set up and ready to answer any questions! Live Fire displays 10am 12pm 3pm.

16.01.2022 REMINDER - TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 19 December 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Northwest Pastoral Northeast Pastoral West Coast Eastern... Eyre Peninsula Lower Eyre Peninsula Flinders Mid North Mount Lofty Ranges Adelaide Metropolitan Yorke Peninsula Kangaroo Island Riverland Murraylands Upper South East Lower South East 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 http://ow.ly/W4Xp50xCPJT refer http://ow.ly/Zr0v50xCPJR See more

16.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for Sunday 8 December 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - Severe Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Lower Eyr...e Peninsula - Severe Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Severe Kangaroo Island - 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

15.01.2022 Before you harvest, check your equipment and make sure you have your farm firefighting unit close by when out in the paddock reaping. Why risk it? Plan ahead. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan #firefiregoaway

15.01.2022 Preparing your emergency kit and keeping it in a handy place means youre ready to go if needed when a bushfire hits so why risk it? Prepare now. #bebushfireready #5minbushfireplan #firefiregoaway

15.01.2022 DONATIONS FOR BUSHFIRE AFFECTED SOUTH AUSTRALIANS The SA CFS has had an amazing response for donations for those affected by the bushfires. It has been overwhel...ming! The SA CFS is so grateful for all your heart warming offers. We are respectfully declining offers for GOODS due to logistical operations being utilised for firefighting as a priority. To handle the large amount of goods offered is just not possible as we just do not have the resources to accept goods anymore. Thank you all, it is very much appreciated. If you still wish to help those directly affected by the fires in South Australia, you can donate money to the following: SA Recovery Donations https://www.sa.gov.au//emergencies-and-s/recovery/donating CFS Foundation Donations - https://cfsfoundation.org.au Kangaroo Island Relief and Recovery Bushfire Donations https://www.kangarooisland.sa.gov.au//ki-mayoral-relief-an

14.01.2022 Most of Truro is within the Murraylands and Mid North fire ban districts

14.01.2022 "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."

14.01.2022 Friday 11:30 Truro 34 along with the Northern Barossa Group strike team (Nuriootpa 24 Tanunda 24 Angaston 24 Northern Barossa logs) Responded to assist with the Cudlee Creek fire. On arrival crew got straight to work protecting houses around the Lobethal and Woodside area. The fire was burning incredibly fast with extreme heat causing our crew to be in a burn over situation. The trucks safety features and crew training kept everyone safe until they could get out of the area.... The crew of 5 are all safe and made it home to their families. The truck is looking a little sad but will be repaired as soon as! We would like the say a massive Thank you to the Resident of Woodside who was handing out Ice blocks to our crew when they stopped to get fresh air! Youre generosity was incredible and we cant thank you enough! And to the Hahndorf Country Fire Service especially the Hahndorf Pumper crew thanks for putting the fire on our crew deck out! Much Appreciated

13.01.2022 South Australia will experience hot conditions over the weekend, with Total Fire Bans expected in most parts of the state on Monday. During this period of hot ...weather, how are you preparing for any potential fire threat? -If you’re camping or travelling, learn your relevant Fire Ban Districts. Have a chat with your accommodation provider about their Bushfire Survival Plan and familiarise yourself with their emergency procedures. -If you have had a comfort fire, or used a woodfire or kettle BBQ lately, check that it’s properly extinguished and won’t pose any risk of flare up. -Make sure your home and property are prepared by clearing away any build-up of dry vegetation or other fuels and make sure any firefighting equipment or your emergency kit is ready to go. -Modify any angle grinding or activities that could cause sparks over the weekend, ahead of the dangerous fire conditions. -Check your Bushfire Survival Plan is up-to-date and includes all members of your household (including your pets!) and any visitors. -Listen to your local ABC or other Emergency Broadcast Partners, keep an eye on this page, and check in regularly with the CFS website for any changes in conditions in your area. For more information visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

13.01.2022 Truro Farm Fire Unit information evening! Please share with anyone in the Truro area or surrounds that would like to attend.

12.01.2022 Total Fire Bans have been declared for Wednesday 30 October 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - Severe Lower Eyre Peninsula - Severe Mid Nort...h - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Severe Kangaroo Island - 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

11.01.2022 Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 1 November 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Sever...e Flinders - Severe Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - 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. Refer: http://ow.ly/8lHe30pOaVz For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au

11.01.2022 Yesterday Northern Barossa group got the call for Firefighters to head over to KI today. 9 people from the group answered the call including 1 from Truro. Rhys is heading over on his first deployment and we are super proud to be sending him over. Be safe mate!

10.01.2022 Some informative information regarding fire danger levels https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=462024271098722&id=844795468914610

09.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS Media and the public are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 31 October 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - S...evere Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Lower Eyre Peninsula - Severe Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe Yorke Peninsula - Severe Kangaroo Island - 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. Refer http://ow.ly/K4en50wWZQR For further information contact the Bushfire Information Hotline on 1800 362 361 or visit http://ow.ly/oPVQ50wWZQQ

09.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS The community are advised that TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 20-Nov-19 in the following Districts: CATASTROPHIC:... West Coast Eastern Eyre Peninsula Lower Eyre Peninsula Mid North Mount Lofty Ranges Yorke Peninsula Kangaroo Island EXTREME: Flinders Lower South East SEVERE: Northwest Pastoral Northeast Pastoral Adelaide Metropolitan Riverland Murraylands Upper South East Where a TFB has been declared, very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The TFB will apply for 24 hrs 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 Catastrophic, well prepared, well constructed and defended homes may not be safe during a fire. To ensure your survival you should leave tonight or early tomorrow morning. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. 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. 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 call the Bushfire Information Hotline 1800 362 361 or visit www.cfs.sa.gov.au

09.01.2022 CATASTROPHIC FIRE DANGER - WEDNESDAY 20th NOVEMBER This was the visibility in some parts of Port Lincoln during last weeks Duck Ponds Fire. Why risk not being... prepared? Plan ahead and be bushfire ready, visit http://ow.ly/UjxY50xeuMX for more tips on how to survive a bushfire. Photo by Robert Lang Photography

08.01.2022 There is a strong smell of smoke about the town believed to be from the fires on KI and Adelaide hills. Keep doors and windows shut. If you see flames call 000 immediately.

08.01.2022 Devastating news out of NSW with another RFS Volunteer Firefighter losing his life while fighting the Green Valley Fire. Our thoughts are with his family and Friends during this tough time.

07.01.2022 Introducing Region 2 A24, this beast will be in Truro until our 34 has some repairs done. This regional spare ensures we can continue to protect our local community and neighbouring areas.

07.01.2022 Original post by SA CFS Promotions Unit If you would like to assist CFS crews who have been fighting the fires, there are several ways: Make a financial donation direct to your local brigade. Contact details can be found on the Promotions Unit website at:... http://www.fire-brigade.asn.au/Station_Find.asp just put the station name into the station field, and it should bring up contact details. If you wish to donate goods (such as drinks, or food) to the firefighters, please contact the individual brigade direct. Many stations will only be open when crews are heading out or returning to the station after a call, or re-commissioning their appliance - so at other times may not be there. If you would like to donate this to brigades, please contact them first, to ensure they are in a position to accept goods offered. Make a Donation to the CFS Foundation - they are an organisation to assist CFS volunteers (including financially) in their time of need - such as loosing their house or being injured while undertaking CFS duties https://cfsfoundation.org.au/

07.01.2022 As predicted Total Fire Bans have been declared for Thursday 24th. Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Severe... Now is a great chance to ensure you have a bushfire plan in place and to check on any burns you have done in recent days.

05.01.2022 REMINDER: TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 27 December 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Flinders - Severe Mid No...rth - Severe Riverland - Severe #TFB ow.ly/KLDU30rq7SY See more

05.01.2022 At 4pm, there are 99 fires burning across NSW, with 55 uncontained. 14 very dangerous fires remain at Emergency Warning, largely across the north coast and nort...hern NSW. If you are near these fires, your life is at risk and you need to take action to protect your life. Stay up to date on bush fires in your area through the NSW RFS website, the Fires Near Me NSW Smartphone application, local radio, and social media. More info here: http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/mfu

05.01.2022 We are pleased to announce the safe return of our Truro 34. Having been damaged during the Cudlee Creek fire, repairs are now complete and its back with us looking better than ever!

04.01.2022 The CFS are currently fighting an out of control bushfire at BLACKFORD which is travelling towards the township of Lucindale. If you are near Lucindale, please activate your Bushfire Survival Plan now. Find the latest information hear - https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-and-incidents/

04.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for 28 November 2019 in the following Fire Ban Districts: Mid North - Severe Where Total Fire Bans have been declared, very h...azardous 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 https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au See more

03.01.2022 Sunrise over our crews watching a tree fire from last night, waiting for heavy machinery to drop the tree so it can be extinguished fully.

03.01.2022 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS for people in Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Kangaroo Island, Riverland, Murraylands, Upper South East,... Lower South East and parts of West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula and North West Pastoral districts. Hot ahead of a cold front extending from the west. Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging wind gusts of 90 to 100 km/h over the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Whyalla, Renmark, Port Augusta, Maitland, Murray Bridge, Kingscote, Naracoorte, Meningie and Bordertown. Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Flinders and Mid North districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED. At around 5:30pm a wind gust of 96 km/h occurred at Keith. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Secure or put away loose items around your property. * Move cars under cover or away from trees. * Keep clear of fallen power lines. * Stay indoors, away from windows, while storms are nearby. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDS21033.shtml

02.01.2022 A reminder that although we are getting some lovely cool days and nights now, most of South Australia's Fire Ban Districts are still in the Fire Danger Season. As we are all staying home this Easter, here's a reminder to what you CAN and CAN'T do Please do the right thing, and help our amazing volunteers get to enjoy a peaceful Easter with their families too To check your local Fire Ban District season dates go to https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au//ba/fire_danger_season_dates.jsp

02.01.2022 TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Friday 27 November 2020 in the following Fire Ban Districts: West Coast - Severe Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Severe Lower Ey...re Peninsula - Severe Mid North - Severe Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme Yorke Peninsula - 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 Extreme, only well prepared, well constructed and actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire. Where fire ban districts have a forecast fire danger rating of Severe, well prepared and actively defended houses can offer safety during a fire. BUSHFIRE PLAN 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