CFS Region 5 Headquarters

22/04/2025

The Country Fire Service is seeking casual administration officers. If you are interested a career change please visit!

I WORK FOR SA is the official careers website for South Australian Government jobs, featuring diverse career opportunities across the public sector.

04/04/2025

We’re Hiring - Regional Administrative Officer

An exciting opportunity exists within our SA Country Fire Service Region 5 team for a Regional Administrative Officer.

Are you someone with attention to detail, excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and a passion for community? We want you!

About the Role:

• Provide a comprehensive administrative, secretarial and clerical service to personnel located within the Regional Office.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective, administration, document, file and records management system.
• Provide a high quality information and reception service to volunteers, members of the public and other agencies on a broad range of activities associated with the CFS.
• Provide on the job training and mentoring to clerical trainees and temporary agency staff placed in the Regional Office.
• Contribute to effective and efficient injury management by promptly and accurately processing Workcover claims by injured volunteers

The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) provides a rewarding and exciting career choice for people who are passionate about making a difference in their communities.
Are you ready to join an organisation where there is a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork and no two days are the same?

Apply today

I WORK FOR SA is the official careers website for South Australian Government jobs, featuring diverse career opportunities across the public sector.

04/04/2025

Hello Robe and surrounding communities!

We will be at The Cutter Lapwing - Governor Robe on Friday 11 April.

Let's chat about your plans - whether you are just starting or have a well-established emergency plan.

Do you need help to be bushfire ready?

Pop in and see us from 8.30am-2.00pm

If you are interested please contact Community Engagement Officer Cassandra Obst on 0429 411 374.

Robe Visitor Information Centre & Public Library District Council of Robe

03/04/2025

Emerging Leaders Program!

Applications are open now – don’t forget to submit your Expression of Interest here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/DR2BHBQ

The Emerging Leaders Program is your chance to develop leadership, teamwork, communication, and people skills through workshops, hands-on training, and mentorship by senior CFS leaders, offering insights into leadership roles in CFS volunteer careers.

Who Can Apply?
The ELP is open to all CFS volunteers aged 18 to 30 who are registered as a Firefighter or Operational Support member within a brigade, whether you have years of experience or are just beginning your journey in the service.

When: Saturday, July 5th – Sunday, July 6th, 2025

Where:
Day 1 (July 5th): Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, Hahndorf
Day 2 (July 6th): Emergency Services Headquarters, Keswick

Accommodation:
Provided for participants travelling more than 75km, covering Friday and Saturday nights.

02/04/2025

Throughout autumn, communities may observe smoke from permit burns that happen as part of agricultural practices to prepare the land for next season.

The CFS works closely with councils and landholders to assess local fuel loads and weather conditions. Once a permit is granted, landholders must follow stringent conditions and precautions, and it is expected that they will monitor the fire after it is extinguished for flare-ups or reignitions.

If you observe any smoke followed by flames or thick smoke plumes, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For detailed information regarding fire season dates and permit burns, please visit the CFS website 👉 https://ow.ly/cUAH50Vs1zH

22/03/2025

The sun is shining what a perfect day for the South East Field Days! Come and say hello, thanks for joining us CFA (Country Fire Authority) and Alert SA

20/03/2025

Come and visit us at our CFS site 355 at the South East Field Days!

15/03/2025

01/02/2025

𝗦𝗠𝗢𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧

Over the last few days, smoke from the Victorian Fires has drifted into SA due to southerly winds, initially keeping the smoke up in the River/Murraylands and Mid North.
As the winds are forecast to change to an almost easterly tonight, that smoke is predicted to work its way down into our region.

That smoke is predicted to cover most of the Limestone Coast, with a significantly higher concentration predicted around Bordertown and Keith from early morning. The smoke may also reach as far as the Eastern Eyre Peninsula.

The SA Country Fire Service is reminding the community to only call 000 if you observe any smoke followed by flames or thick smoke plumes.

Smoke is hazardous to your health. To minimise impacts, close all windows and doors and limit time spent outdoors. If there is a break in smoky conditions, open your windows and air out your home. Anyone with asthma or respiratory conditions should follow their personal action plan. If you start to feel symptoms from smoke exposure, seek medical attention as early as possible.

Smoke can also reduce visibility on roads, take care when required and drive to conditions.

We will continue to monitor this situation, and provide updates when necessary.

Map Below:
Smoke Dispersion Predictions for 9.30am, Saturday 1 February 2025.
Sourced from the Bureau of Meteorology via the SACFS.

31/01/2025

Are you a teenager that enjoys working in a team and helping in the community? Would you like to learn new skills?
Are you free Wednesdays during school terms between 6.30pm to 8.00pm? Do you live in or around Mt Gambier?
Compton Cadets are seeking Expressions of Interest for vacancies.
Please message the page and we'll be in contact with you.

18/12/2024

For those in the South East of South Australia you might see and smell smoke today. This smoke is coming from the fire in the Grampians (Vic). If you see smoke plumes or flames please contact 000.

For further information in South Australia please call the CFS Bushfire Hotline on 1800 362 361 or in Victoria please call 1800 226 226.
You can also visit cfs.sa.gov.au for the latest South Australian bush fire information or in Victoria visit emv.vic.gov.au.

People in South Australia or travelling through South Australia should also download the Alert SA app

02/11/2024

A reminder that the fire danger season has started in both the Upper and Lower South East on the 1st of November 2024.
This means no fires in the open with out a permit from your local council. For more information regarding what you can and can’t do please visit the CFS website and check out the warning and restrictions section

21/10/2024

AFDRS

? Did you know ?

Fire Danger Ratings tell you how dangerous a bushfire would be if it broke out and are not a prediction of the likelihood of a fire starting.

Learn the system and stay alert to keep you and your family safe this season!

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/australian-fire-danger-ratings/

13/10/2024

Harvester fires

Harvester fires can cause extensive damage to machinery and risk to surrounding properties. Minimise the risks this bushfire season with regular maintenance of machinery and consistent management of flammable material.

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/business-farms/farm-fire-safety-prevention/

09/10/2024

Family Funday this Sunday! Event is free!! Food is available for purchase CASH ONLY!!

06/10/2024

Fire Danger Season

Fire Danger Season is just around the corner. Let's work together to keep our communities safe! Make sure you know what activities are affected by Fire Danger Season and Total Fire Ban days – like burnoffs, campfires, and BBQs.

Brush up on what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Season.

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/what-can-i-do-what-cant-i-do/

30/09/2024

Bushfire Plan

Are you ready this bushfire season?

Mental and physical preparation is essential for those living in bushfire risk areas - make sure you take the necessary steps to keep yourself and your family safe.

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-a-fire-be-prepared/preparing-yourself-mentally-physically/

23/09/2024

Plan for your pets

Don’t let your furry family members get forgotten in your bushfire survival plan!

Make sure to:
- Get your pets registered with the local council in case of separation
- Have secure collars, leads, and harnesses at the ready
- Get them used to travel

For more information visit our website.

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/before-a-fire-be-prepared/pets-livestock/