CFS Sturt Group Operations Support

31/05/2026

Batten down the hatches and charge all of the things.

We have a prediction of some wild weather. Put away loose items and stay safe everyone.

10:19 Sunday, 31 May
SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds. Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna, Port Augusta

Details:

SA Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds

For people in Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Murraylands, North West Pastoral, North East Pastoral and Riverland districts.

Issued at 10:16 am Sunday, 31 May 2026.

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from Monday morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state during Monday bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low pressure system will follow later on Monday bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region, central, and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WINDS GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible across western and central parts of the state from late Monday morning, affecting Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges from the early afternoon.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h become likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula during Monday afternoon, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide and the southeast, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, during Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

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.

Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Early Warning Network: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au
Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au/support

10/05/2026

Today we celebrate all the amazing mums in our brigade community. The mums on the trucks, behind the radios and support roles. But not forgetting the mums supporting from home, holding families together while others respond, and cheering us on every step of the way. We see you all and we appreciate all you do.

Thank you for the care, strength and support you give not only to your families, but to our brigades, and community as well.

Happy Mother’s Day!

03/05/2026

On May 4, we pause as one to remember, reflect, and give thanks.

International Firefighters’ Day is a time to honour those we have lost, recognise the courage of those who serve today, and inspire those who will serve in the future.

We remember the lives given in service to others and the legacy they leave behind in the communities they protected.

Wherever you are today, thank you.

Cherry Gardens Country Fire Service Blackwood Country Fire Service Eden Hills Country Fire Service Belair Country Fire Service Coromandel Valley Country Fire Service

01/05/2026

FYI for tonight. There'll be lots of flashing lights and appliances on Main Road.
Exercises like this are a great way to keep the skills up and build strong teams.

🥳🎉Party Smoke Alert 🚨 ‼️
Tonight for training, from 7:30PM, we will be occupying the old Karkoo Nursery on main road Blackwood!!
You may notice party smoke (which looks similar to real smoke) drifting from the building from 7:30pm. Not long after Eden Hills Country Fire Service and Our fire trucks will arrive and crews will get to work.

The purpose of the training is to familiarise us with urban structure fires and allows BA Breathing Apperatus operators to nagivate through a smoke filled building. It also allows us to train with adjoining brigades!

Feel free to give us a wave and a toot as you pass by and you’re most welcome to watch from a distance.

24/04/2026

Local incident explaining all the sirens.

We're always happy to help 😊
Take care people

Hazmat incident at Coromandel Valley - 24 April 2026: Three trucks carrying approximately 15 firefighters responded to Triple Zero to attend a hazardous materials (hazmat) incident at Coromandel Valley in the south-eastern suburbs of Adelaide at 3:05 PM today.

The incident, which was attended by two specialised CFS hazmat trucks, resulted from a gardener mixing chlorine paste and dry acid to poison a tree stump.

The gardener inhaled fumes from the chemical reaction and required treatment from the SA Ambulance Service.

The spill area was isolated and has now been made safe by CFS volunteers, who have been on scene for approximately 90 minutes.

There was no risk to other people or the environment.

Always follow instructions for proper usage and make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area before mixing household chemicals.

http://dlvr.it/TSBzxL

23/04/2026

Just a heads up. It's very smokey in the Valley but we know because it's the results of a controlled burn.

More coming tomorrow if the weather is kind 😊

If you see flames or the smoke is increasing and getting thicker, by all means call 000

22/04/2026

Fyi Community 😊

Bit of smoke on the horizon today! Never fear, it is just a quick hazard reduction burn by DEW.
More tomorrow too! DEW have another 15 hectares in Belair National park slated for Thursday 23 April.
This is backed up by a smaller 2.5 hectares on Friday near Crafers.
Enjoy the sunshine!

22/04/2026

Hello Community!
Are you ready for a couple of engaging days?
We are so proud of our Sturt Group Cadets who are participating with other agencies in holding vigil in Blackwood. (Details below). There will be a commemoration ceremony at 1900 (7pm) on Friday the 24th. There will be a strong CFS presence to pay respects to those fallen.
Our magnificent Blackwood RSL is continuing their dawn service tradition commencing at 630am and then the wonderful Cherry Gardens Memorial Hall will have their service commencing at 830. (Details pictured).

16/04/2026

🔥 Fire Danger Season Update 🔥

Fire Danger Season has now officially ended in the following Fire Ban Districts:
Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Lower Eyre Peninsula, North East Pastoral, North West Pastoral, West Coast, and Flinders.

While this is a welcome end to the season, we remind everyone in these areas to continue exercising caution when using fire. Recent rain and cooler weather can be misleading, and risks can still remain.

For the rest of the state, Fire Danger Season is expected to end on 30 April. These districts must continue to follow all current restrictions until the season is officially lifted.

👉 Visit our website to learn what you can and can’t do during Fire Danger Season and to check the status of your Fire Ban District: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/fire-danger-season-dates-permits/

11/04/2026

If you're at Bunnings Edwardstown, please go and say hi to our mates from Belair Brigade. 💜
Best snags in town!

🌭Belair CFS is at Edwardstown Bunnings today so come down, say hello and please support our little fundraising event. 🚒
Nothing Better then the taste and smell of a Sausage Sizzle especially on Gather Round.

See you soon 😄