CFS News
We have been progressing along with our training schedule this month and operations have pretty much returned to pre-Covid 19 status. The brigade now has two more members who have successfully completed their mandatory Basic Firefighting course and are now able to respond as needed. More members are still being trained up for this course, so we will be in a good position for the Summer ahead (however if anyone is interested in joining please come and see us any Monday night). Winter has been used as a time to learn and practice new skills, the busy summer months are where we put these skills into practice.
We were called to a single motor vehicle accident on Cherry Gardens Road this month, luckily with no serious injuries to the occupants of the car. The car lost control, clipped a telegraph pole (which was replaced by SA Power Networks later that night) and finished up in trees adjacent the road. Although there were no major injuries to the occupants of the car, the accident had the potential to be very serious. There is a lot going on at the scene of an accident, but one occupant of the car was very apologetic as to the poor state of the vehicle’s tyres. It was a stark reminder that serious consequences could result if things like tyre wear are ignored. Please ensure you and your family’s vehicles are safe and in good condition – it just is not worth the possible consequences if involved in an accident.
In past years, many fire incidents have occurred in November which is fast approaching. If you have not already done so, now is the time to clean up around your house and garden to reduce the chance of a fire taking hold. Cut long grass and weeds, clean leaves from gutters and roof spaces, get rid of rubbish piles around the garden. Cleaning up can make all the difference should a fire occur. Carry out maintenance on firefighting pumps – fresh fuel, starting systems etc so this equipment will be ready to use in an emergency. Review and update if required your bushfire survival plan. This plan should outline what you need to do to help safeguard your property and what actions each member of your family will take on fire risk days and if a fire threatens. See the CFS website at cfs.sa.gov.au for more information.
It is also important to consider whether the CFS will be able to access your property should the need arise. Our trucks generally need a clear space 3.5 meters wide by 3.5 meters high in order to get through. You can make our job easier by cutting back overgrown vegetation and ensuring there are no obstacles that will stop us getting to your property quickly.
Hopefully, this summer will be incident free in our area and beyond but, being prepared will make all the difference should fires occur.
We train every Monday night for those who may be interested in what we do.
To report suspicious behaviour call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
For all other emergencies dial 000 and ask for “Adelaide, Fire” “South Australia”