The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast heatwave conditions for South Australia starting Thursday, 9 January 2025.
Forecast Overview: Thursday, 9 Jan: Low-intensity heatwave in North West Pastoral only. Friday, 10 Jan: Severe heatwave in North West Pastoral; low-intensity in Lower South East, Murraylands, Riverland, North East Pastoral, and Upper South East. Saturday, 11 Jan: Low-intensity heatwaves expand to more regions, including Flinders and Mount Lofty Ranges. 📌 What You Need to Know:
Low-Intensity Heatwaves: Generally manageable, but take care if you're very young, elderly, pregnant, or have medical conditions. Severe Heatwaves: Pose risks for vulnerable groups and even healthy individuals. Extreme Heatwaves: Rare but highly dangerous for everyone. ✅ Take Action Now to Stay Safe:
Stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat. Check on elderly neighbors, family, and friends. Keep an eye on children and pets. 💡 Stay Informed: Visit the SES website 👉 www.ses.sa.gov.au Heatwave forecasts 👉 www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave For SES assistance, call 📞 132 500
No heatwave for most districts, with Low-Intensity Heatwave conditions in: Kangaroo Island Lower Eyre Peninsula Mid North North West Pastoral
Sunday, 5 Jan 2025:
Widespread Low-Intensity Heatwave conditions across many regions. Monday, 6 Jan 2025:
Conditions ease with no heatwave forecast, except for Low Intensity in: North East Pastoral North West Pastoral About Heatwaves Low-Intensity Heatwaves: Common in summer, but vulnerable groups (young children, elderly, those with medical conditions) should take care. Severe Heatwaves: Less frequent, but risky for babies, pregnant women, and those unwell. SES will issue separate warnings. Extreme Heatwaves: Rare but dangerous for everyone. Infrastructure reliability (power, transport) can also be affected. What You Should Do ✅ Stay hydrated and cool. ✅ Check on vulnerable friends and family. ✅ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. ✅ Ensure pets and livestock have access to shade and water. ✅ Monitor your local conditions and stay informed.
Stay Informed: 🌐 SES Website: ses.sa.gov.au 🌡️ Heatwave Forecasts: bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave 📞 SA Emergency Info Hotline: 1800 362 361 📻 Tune into ABC Radio for updates. 💻 Follow SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) and Facebook. 📱 For SES assistance: 132 500 Stay cool and take care this weekend! #sanews... See MoreSee Less
Mount Lofty Ranges: Extreme Murraylands: Extreme Upper South East: Extreme Lower South East: Extreme 🔥 Very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted. The Total Fire Ban applies midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow.
Prepare your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Fire Danger Ratings: EXTREME 🏠 Only well-prepared, well-constructed, actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.
What You Should Do ✅ If you don’t have a survival plan, leaving early is the safest option. ✅ Be aware: High fire danger may disrupt mains electricity and water supply. ✅ Landowners: Follow harvest codes of practice (check with your local council). ✅ Ensure all burn-offs are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
Agencies: Activate Total Fire Ban procedures now.
Stay Informed: 🌐 CFS Website: cfs.sa.gov.au 📞 Info Hotline: 1800 362 361 📰 ABC Radio, FIVEaa, & Emergency Broadcast Partners 📱 Alert SA Mobile App 💻 CFS on Facebook & X 📢 Emergencies? Call 000
JOANNA Bushfire Update This warning replaces the previous advice issued earlier today (01 Jan 2025 at 18:15).
🕒 Issued: 01 Jan 2025 at 20:55 📍 Location: JOANNA, 15km south of Naracoorte, South East SA. ⚠️ Warning Level: Advice - Monitor Conditions
What You Need to Know: • Current Status: No immediate threat to life or property. Firefighters are on-site. • Action Required: • Monitor local conditions. • Be prepared to act if the situation changes. • Follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. • Stay alert for hazards such as smoke, increased traffic, or falling trees. • If affected by smoke, close windows and doors and remain indoors.
Stay Informed: • Visit the CFS website: cfs.sa.gov.au • Call the CFS Information Hotline: 1800 362 361 • Follow CFS on Facebook/X • Tune into local ABC Radio, FIVEaa, or other Emergency Broadcast Partners. • Use the Alert SA Mobile App.
Next Update: By 02 Jan 2025 at 10:00 or as conditions change.
For emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
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☕Coffee Mornings at Napperby Tennis & Community Club! ☕
Looking for a friendly place to enjoy your morning? Residents of Port Pirie and the surrounding areas are warmly invited to our Coffee Mornings every Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Napperby Tennis & Community Club rooms.
Enjoy a delicious Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate for just $3 – with lactose-free and non-dairy milk options available! Each drink comes with biscuits or cake, and we also have cold drinks on hand.
Our venue is family-friendly and fully wheelchair accessible, making it the perfect spot to relax, chat, and meet new people. Whether you bring friends or come solo, you're guaranteed a warm welcome.
We can't wait to share a cuppa with you – see you soon! ☕😊
Incident Update - Incident Update for Grace Plains Fire
CFS advises that a fire is burning in stubble in the Grace Plains in the Mid North.
A warning message is current for this fire. Please refer to cfs.sa.gov.au for current warning information.
Approximately 19 CFS trucks are in attendance with the support of aircraft and local farm firefighting units, and will remain at the scene until the fire is fully extinguished.
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced.
To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
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ACTION Leave now. This bushfire may threaten your safety. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.
The SMITHFIELD fire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a north easterly direction towards Boddington street, Donnginton Street and Konanda Road. Conditions are continually changing.
Emergency services expect a change in the wind direction at about xxx. This may cause the fire to change direction and move towards xx.
People in the area should leave now or prepare to defend their homes before the wind changes direction.
For updates check the MFS website (www.mfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
WARNING AREA Boddington street, Donnginton Street and Konanda Road in Smithfield Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire, and are prepared to the highest level, may provide safety.
You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.
Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. Protect yourself from the fire’s heat – put on protective clothing. Tell family or friends of your plans.
IF YOU ARE LEAVING
Leave now, don’t delay. Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility. Secure your pets for travel. If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.
IF YOU ARE NOT LEAVING - PREPARE TO DEFEND
Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving away from the heat of the fire. Bring pets inside and restrain them. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house. Close doors and windows to keep smoke out. If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas. If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.
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We’re keeping a close eye on the weather forecast and working alongside the CFS to ensure safety during this high-risk period. Our teams are on standby, ready to respond if needed.
Several regional areas are facing high fire danger risks due to heat, lightning, and wind.
💡 We’re prepared—are you? If you live in a high-risk fire danger area, here are some important steps to take: ✅ Charge your phones and devices to stay connected. ✅ Plan how you’ll access gates, garage doors, and water pumps during a power outage. ✅ Life support customers: Have a backup plan ready.
Stay Safe: 🚧 Keep at least 10 metres away from fallen power lines and call 13 13 66 immediately. ➡️ Sign up for free outage alerts: sapowernetworks.co/SMSservice 🚨 Check fire bans and danger updates: www.cfs.sa.gov.au
You might think it’ll be more convenient than going back to get your car the next day or taking public transport, but how inconvenient would it be if you lost your licence, injured yourself or killed an innocent road user just because you couldn’t be bothered?
Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman following a fatal crash in Copley, located in South Australia’s Far North.
At approximately 6:30 am today (Sunday, 22 December), police and emergency services were called to Harris Street after reports that a pedestrian had been struck by an Isuzu ute. Tragically, the pedestrian, a 50-year-old woman from Whyalla Stuart, died at the scene.
The driver of the ute allegedly left the scene but was later located and arrested. She is expected to face charges including causing death by careless driving and leaving the scene after causing death.
This marks the 84th life lost on South Australian roads in 2024.
Investigations are ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit details online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
South Australia’s firefighting capabilities are receiving a major upgrade, with 10 state-of-the-art rescue trucks set to be delivered to CFS volunteer brigades.
Valued at $5.2 million, these new 24P dual-cab urban fire and rescue trucks will replace aging vehicles, equipping volunteers with cutting-edge technology to protect South Australians during emergencies.
CFS Chief Officer Brett Loughlin AFSM described the 24P trucks as “game-changers” for urban firefighting and rescue operations. “These trucks provide enhanced tools and equipment for our volunteers, enabling them to perform life-saving interventions quickly and safely,” Chief Officer Loughlin said.
Key Features of the 24P Rescue Trucks: • 🚨 Dual-cab 4WD design with a 2000-litre water tank. • 🚒 Pump capacity of 2000 litres per minute. • 🛠️ Specialist road crash rescue equipment, including: • 20-tonne lifting bags. • Tirfor winch for vehicle relocation. • Stokes litter and spine board for casualty handling. • Battery-powered hand tools. • 🔥 Urban firefighting stowage, featuring: • Positive pressure ventilation fans. • Ground monitors. • Quick-cut saws and Cleveland load packs. • Firefighting rehabilitation gear.
CFS Manager Urban and Technical Operations, Commander Tim McNeilly, highlighted the increased operational workflows and ergonomic designs of the trucks, ensuring faster and safer emergency responses.
The rollout has already begun, with the first truck delivered to volunteers at Mannum, and the Williamstown Brigade next in line to receive this vital asset. Captain Steve Elliott of Williamstown praised the upgrade: “This vastly improves our response capabilities and shows our community we are ready to support them during emergencies.”
Other brigades, including Parndana, Eudunda, Cummins, Meadows, Orroroo, Cowell, Hamley Bridge, and the State Training Centre at Brukunga, will receive their trucks by March 2025.
This investment is part of the CFS’ ongoing commitment to innovation and safety, alongside recent upgrades to 34P urban firefighting trucks and heavy rescue appliances.
Information about a Bushfire in Wintow
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🚨 STATE HEATWAVE SUMMARY 🚨 #sanews
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast heatwave conditions for South Australia starting Thursday, 9 January 2025.
Forecast Overview:
Thursday, 9 Jan: Low-intensity heatwave in North West Pastoral only.
Friday, 10 Jan: Severe heatwave in North West Pastoral; low-intensity in Lower South East, Murraylands, Riverland, North East Pastoral, and Upper South East.
Saturday, 11 Jan: Low-intensity heatwaves expand to more regions, including Flinders and Mount Lofty Ranges.
📌 What You Need to Know:
Low-Intensity Heatwaves: Generally manageable, but take care if you're very young, elderly, pregnant, or have medical conditions.
Severe Heatwaves: Pose risks for vulnerable groups and even healthy individuals.
Extreme Heatwaves: Rare but highly dangerous for everyone.
✅ Take Action Now to Stay Safe:
Stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak heat.
Check on elderly neighbors, family, and friends.
Keep an eye on children and pets.
💡 Stay Informed:
Visit the SES website 👉 www.ses.sa.gov.au
Heatwave forecasts 👉 www.bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave
For SES assistance, call 📞 132 500
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#sanews: State Heatwave Summary ☀️
Issued by SES: 4 Jan 2025
Heatwave Forecast
Saturday, 4 Jan 2025:
No heatwave for most districts, with Low-Intensity Heatwave conditions in:
Kangaroo Island
Lower Eyre Peninsula
Mid North
North West Pastoral
Sunday, 5 Jan 2025:
Widespread Low-Intensity Heatwave conditions across many regions.
Monday, 6 Jan 2025:
Conditions ease with no heatwave forecast, except for Low Intensity in:
North East Pastoral
North West Pastoral
About Heatwaves
Low-Intensity Heatwaves: Common in summer, but vulnerable groups (young children, elderly, those with medical conditions) should take care.
Severe Heatwaves: Less frequent, but risky for babies, pregnant women, and those unwell. SES will issue separate warnings.
Extreme Heatwaves: Rare but dangerous for everyone. Infrastructure reliability (power, transport) can also be affected.
What You Should Do
✅ Stay hydrated and cool.
✅ Check on vulnerable friends and family.
✅ Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
✅ Ensure pets and livestock have access to shade and water.
✅ Monitor your local conditions and stay informed.
Stay Informed:
🌐 SES Website: ses.sa.gov.au
🌡️ Heatwave Forecasts: bom.gov.au/australia/heatwave
📞 SA Emergency Info Hotline: 1800 362 361
📻 Tune into ABC Radio for updates.
💻 Follow SES on Twitter (@SA_SES) and Facebook.
📱 For SES assistance: 132 500
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#SANews: Total Fire Bans & Fire Danger Advice 🔥
Issued: 03 Jan 2025 at 16:12
🚨 TOTAL FIRE BANS for 04 Jan 2025:
Mount Lofty Ranges: Extreme
Murraylands: Extreme
Upper South East: Extreme
Lower South East: Extreme
🔥 Very hazardous fire weather conditions are predicted.
The Total Fire Ban applies midnight tonight to midnight tomorrow.
Prepare your Bushfire Survival Plan.
Fire Danger Ratings: EXTREME
🏠 Only well-prepared, well-constructed, actively defended houses are likely to offer safety during a fire.
What You Should Do
✅ If you don’t have a survival plan, leaving early is the safest option.
✅ Be aware: High fire danger may disrupt mains electricity and water supply.
✅ Landowners: Follow harvest codes of practice (check with your local council).
✅ Ensure all burn-offs are fully extinguished before midnight tonight.
Agencies: Activate Total Fire Ban procedures now.
Stay Informed:
🌐 CFS Website: cfs.sa.gov.au
📞 Info Hotline: 1800 362 361
📰 ABC Radio, FIVEaa, & Emergency Broadcast Partners
📱 Alert SA Mobile App
💻 CFS on Facebook & X
📢 Emergencies? Call 000
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🚨 #sanews - Bushfire Advice 🚨
JOANNA Bushfire Update
This warning replaces the previous advice issued earlier today (01 Jan 2025 at 18:15).
🕒 Issued: 01 Jan 2025 at 20:55
📍 Location: JOANNA, 15km south of Naracoorte, South East SA.
⚠️ Warning Level: Advice - Monitor Conditions
What You Need to Know:
• Current Status: No immediate threat to life or property. Firefighters are on-site.
• Action Required:
• Monitor local conditions.
• Be prepared to act if the situation changes.
• Follow your Bushfire Survival Plan.
• Stay alert for hazards such as smoke, increased traffic, or falling trees.
• If affected by smoke, close windows and doors and remain indoors.
Stay Informed:
• Visit the CFS website: cfs.sa.gov.au
• Call the CFS Information Hotline: 1800 362 361
• Follow CFS on Facebook/X
• Tune into local ABC Radio, FIVEaa, or other Emergency Broadcast Partners.
• Use the Alert SA Mobile App.
Next Update: By 02 Jan 2025 at 10:00 or as conditions change.
For emergencies, call Triple Zero (000).
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A Message From South Australia Police Have Good Night Don't Drink And Drive Have a Plan B Is Below
- Taxi , Uber ,Didi
- Bus,train,Tram
- Non Drinking Driver or Family Friend Who is not Drinking
- Walk (If Safe)
Or Stay The Night (if you can)
Stay Hydrated Have Fun And BE Safe
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☕Coffee Mornings at Napperby Tennis & Community Club! ☕
Looking for a friendly place to enjoy your morning? Residents of Port Pirie and the surrounding areas are warmly invited to our Coffee Mornings every Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Napperby Tennis & Community Club rooms.
Enjoy a delicious Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate for just $3 – with lactose-free and non-dairy milk options available! Each drink comes with biscuits or cake, and we also have cold drinks on hand.
Our venue is family-friendly and fully wheelchair accessible, making it the perfect spot to relax, chat, and meet new people. Whether you bring friends or come solo, you're guaranteed a warm welcome.
We can't wait to share a cuppa with you – see you soon! ☕😊
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Incident Update - Incident Update for Grace Plains Fire
CFS advises that a fire is burning in stubble in the Grace Plains in the Mid North.
A warning message is current for this fire. Please refer to cfs.sa.gov.au for current warning information.
Approximately 19 CFS trucks are in attendance with the support of aircraft and local farm firefighting units, and will remain at the scene until the fire is fully extinguished.
Smoke is impacting roads in the area, and visibility may be reduced.
To ensure your safety and that of firefighters and other emergency personnel who are working in the area, please do not enter the area unless necessary.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
For updates visit the CFS website (www.cfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
WARNING AREA
Grace Plains, approximately 7km south of Owen in the Mid North.: This is an Incident Update issued regarding GRACE PLAINS.
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Watch & Act - SMITHFIELD Bushfire - Leave Now
ACTION
Leave now. This bushfire may threaten your safety. Check that the path is clear and go to a safer place. Do not enter this area as conditions are dangerous.
The SMITHFIELD fire is uncontrolled. This grass fire is burning in a north easterly direction towards Boddington street, Donnginton Street and Konanda Road. Conditions are continually changing.
Emergency services expect a change in the wind direction at about xxx. This may cause the fire to change direction and move towards xx.
People in the area should leave now or prepare to defend their homes before the wind changes direction.
For updates check the MFS website (www.mfs.sa.gov.au) or phone the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361.
WARNING AREA
Boddington street, Donnginton Street and Konanda Road in Smithfield
Homes that have been built to withstand a bushfire, and are prepared to the highest level, may provide safety.
You may lose power, water, phone and data connections.
Fire crews are responding but you should not expect a firefighter at your door.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Check and follow your Bushfire Survival Plan. Protect yourself from the fire’s heat – put on protective clothing. Tell family or friends of your plans.
IF YOU ARE LEAVING
Leave now, don’t delay. Roads may become blocked or access may change. Smoke will reduce visibility. Secure your pets for travel. If you become stuck in your car, park away from bushes, cover yourself, get onto the floor as the windows may break from the intense heat.
IF YOU ARE NOT LEAVING - PREPARE TO DEFEND
Identify a safe place inside, with more than one exit, before the fire arrives. Keep moving away from the heat of the fire. Bring pets inside and restrain them. Move flammable materials such as doormats, wheelie bins and outdoor furniture away from your house. Close doors and windows to keep smoke out. If you have sprinklers, turn them on to wet the areas. If the building catches fire, go to an area already burnt. Check around you for anything burning.
Shapes on this map indicate the warning level and area to which this message applies. YELLOW: Advice; ORANGE: Watch and Act; RED: Emergency Warning: This is a Watch and Act for Boddington street, Donnginton Street and Konanda Road in Smithfield.
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The Bitwaves Team Wishes All our Listeners And Followers A Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year Some Shows Are having a Break but they will be back in the New Year
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Here’s a Message From Our Friends From SA Power Networks And SA Country Fire Service
🌞 Stay Prepared This Christmas and Boxing Day
We’re keeping a close eye on the weather forecast and working alongside the CFS to ensure safety during this high-risk period. Our teams are on standby, ready to respond if needed.
Several regional areas are facing high fire danger risks due to heat, lightning, and wind.
💡 We’re prepared—are you? If you live in a high-risk fire danger area, here are some important steps to take:
✅ Charge your phones and devices to stay connected.
✅ Plan how you’ll access gates, garage doors, and water pumps during a power outage.
✅ Life support customers: Have a backup plan ready.
Stay Safe:
🚧 Keep at least 10 metres away from fallen power lines and call 13 13 66 immediately.
➡️ Sign up for free outage alerts: sapowernetworks.co/SMSservice
🚨 Check fire bans and danger updates: www.cfs.sa.gov.au
Let’s work together to stay safe this holiday season!
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Thinking of drink or drug driving? Think again.
You might think it’ll be more convenient than going back to get your car the next day or taking public transport, but how inconvenient would it be if you lost your licence, injured yourself or killed an innocent road user just because you couldn’t be bothered?
Drink and Drug drivers are full of it.
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Fatal Crash at Copley
Police have arrested a 23-year-old woman following a fatal crash in Copley, located in South Australia’s Far North.
At approximately 6:30 am today (Sunday, 22 December), police and emergency services were called to Harris Street after reports that a pedestrian had been struck by an Isuzu ute. Tragically, the pedestrian, a 50-year-old woman from Whyalla Stuart, died at the scene.
The driver of the ute allegedly left the scene but was later located and arrested. She is expected to face charges including causing death by careless driving and leaving the scene after causing death.
This marks the 84th life lost on South Australian roads in 2024.
Investigations are ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit details online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
Let’s work together to make our roads safer.
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🚒 New Trucks Boost South Australia’s Firefighting and Rescue Efforts 🚒
#SANews
South Australia’s firefighting capabilities are receiving a major upgrade, with 10 state-of-the-art rescue trucks set to be delivered to CFS volunteer brigades.
Valued at $5.2 million, these new 24P dual-cab urban fire and rescue trucks will replace aging vehicles, equipping volunteers with cutting-edge technology to protect South Australians during emergencies.
CFS Chief Officer Brett Loughlin AFSM described the 24P trucks as “game-changers” for urban firefighting and rescue operations.
“These trucks provide enhanced tools and equipment for our volunteers, enabling them to perform life-saving interventions quickly and safely,” Chief Officer Loughlin said.
Key Features of the 24P Rescue Trucks:
• 🚨 Dual-cab 4WD design with a 2000-litre water tank.
• 🚒 Pump capacity of 2000 litres per minute.
• 🛠️ Specialist road crash rescue equipment, including:
• 20-tonne lifting bags.
• Tirfor winch for vehicle relocation.
• Stokes litter and spine board for casualty handling.
• Battery-powered hand tools.
• 🔥 Urban firefighting stowage, featuring:
• Positive pressure ventilation fans.
• Ground monitors.
• Quick-cut saws and Cleveland load packs.
• Firefighting rehabilitation gear.
CFS Manager Urban and Technical Operations, Commander Tim McNeilly, highlighted the increased operational workflows and ergonomic designs of the trucks, ensuring faster and safer emergency responses.
The rollout has already begun, with the first truck delivered to volunteers at Mannum, and the Williamstown Brigade next in line to receive this vital asset. Captain Steve Elliott of Williamstown praised the upgrade:
“This vastly improves our response capabilities and shows our community we are ready to support them during emergencies.”
Other brigades, including Parndana, Eudunda, Cummins, Meadows, Orroroo, Cowell, Hamley Bridge, and the State Training Centre at Brukunga, will receive their trucks by March 2025.
This investment is part of the CFS’ ongoing commitment to innovation and safety, alongside recent upgrades to 34P urban firefighting trucks and heavy rescue appliances.
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