Burnside CFS

03/05/2026

🔥 RECRUITING NOW 🔥

🚒 JOIN BURNSIDE CFS! 🚒

🔥🧯 Burnside CFS is actively recruiting operational firefighters 👩🏻‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒

Join a high performing team of local volunteers and respond to a range of emergencies year round. Burnside CFS has been working to keep our community safe since 1934.

Incidents that Burnside CFS responds to include fires (bush 🌳, structural 🏠🏢, vehicle 🚙), traffic accidents 🚘🚛🚂, hazardous materials ☢️, and rescues 🚷🔦🚑🚁.

🏃🏼‍♀️🏃‍♂️ If you’re physically 💪 and mentally 🤔 fit, and live or work within FIVE minutes ⏳ of Burnside Fire Station, register 📝 to attend an information session 💡.

📟 Burnside CFS is a volunteer 24/7 emergency fire brigade that responds to Triple Zero calls ☎️ for assistance. Training is weekly on Thursdays at 19:00.

We want to hear from members of our community looking to make a difference, develop new skills, and become part of an outstanding team.

REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/Burnside-CFS-Recruitment

28/02/2026

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With lots of rain possible over the coming days, here are the best numbers to call for help:

🚨000 - Life Threatening Emergencies 🔥🚑
🌊132 500 - Storm & Flood Assistance 🌳
⚡️13 13 66 - Fallen Powerlines (SAPN)⚡️
👷8366 4200 - Burnside Council Assistance

Sandbag Locations:
https://www.ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/sandbag-locations/

Reminder: Our station phone will not always be monitored. Calling 000 or 132 500 is the best way to request our help, or the help of a closer appropriate emergency service.

Stay Safe
Burnside CFS

Eastern Suburbs State Emergency Service

27/02/2026

Burnside crews trained alongside Glen Osmond MFS this week with a focus on road crash rescue vehicle relocation techniques. A big thank you to Glen Osmond MFS for the joint training opportunity.

08/02/2026

The Deep Creek fire that started last Sunday has now been declared contained, following a significant multi‑agency effort by firefighters from across SA and interstate.
The fire burned in steep, inaccessible terrain under challenging conditions. Burnside members made seven responses, deploying our 34P rural appliance, command vehicle, and undertaking Incident Management Team roles.
Thanks to the many agencies including MFS, National Parks, SAPOL and SES who supported the response.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by the fire.

26/01/2026

Congratulations to Burnside Firefighter David Potter ESM
Burnside CFS proudly congratulates David Potter on being awarded the Emergency Services Medal (ESM) for his distinguished service to the Australian emergency services.
David has been recognised for his contribution to large-scale incident management and his instrumental impact on learning and development within the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS).
A member of the Country Fire Service (CFS) for over two decades, David has served with Burnside, Athelstone, and DEW, including multiple years as an officer at Burnside.
Congratulations David on this well‑deserved and prestigious honour. 👏🔥

25/01/2026

Congratulations to Burnside Captain Simon Kirkmoe AFSM

Burnside Captain Simon Kirkmoe has been awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM) in recognition of his distinguished service to the Australian fire services.
This well‑deserved honour acknowledges Simon’s tireless passion, professionalism and dedication across both the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) and the Country Fire Service (CFS). Over decades of service, Simon has made an outstanding contribution through leadership, mentoring, operational excellence and his commitment to training and continuous improvement.

Congratulations, Simon, on this remarkable and well deserved recognition. 👏🔥

25/01/2026

[Repost] After a later start to summer, much of our state is experiencing conditions not seen for several years.
📸 of Burnside CFS responses this January:
🔥 Tooperang Fire – Burnside 34P, Car 1, and incident management teams deployed as part of the initial response last Sunday evening. Burnside crews have also supported several subsequent strike teams working to contain the fire.
🚑 Multi‑agency rope rescue, Waterfall Gully – alongside SAMFS, SES, and SAAS, following two similar rescues late last year.
🏢 Change of Quarters – two separate ~5‑hour stints backfilling SAMFS crews committed to major structure fires west of the CBD.
🌳 Tree‑down incidents – Waterfall Gully
🚔 Vehicle accidents
Please stay safe, stay cool, and stay informed 👉 https://ow.ly/Rgu250Y2RGG

06/01/2026

Burnside members are standing by in readiness for tomorrow’s hot weather ☀️.

With the mercury set to climb to 42 degrees and a Total Fire Ban (TFB) in place for the Mount Lofty Ranges, stay up to date with warnings via the CFS website.

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/

Burnside 34P and crew were with Casey Treloar and 7NEWS Adelaide at Mount Osmond earlier tonight. Watch Casey’s live cross via the link below:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CvWZPNyr9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

28/12/2025

🔥Total Fire Bans have been declared in parts of the state for Monday 29 Dec 2025 including the Mount Lofty Ranges🔥

𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝘀 have been declared for Monday 29 December 2025 in the following Fire Ban Districts:

𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗘𝘆𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮 - 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲
𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 - 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲

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 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀
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.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼
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

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱
CFS website cfs.sa.gov.au
Information Hotline 1800 362 361
For hearing or speech impaired users, phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 1800 362 361
For teletype service TTY 133 677 then ask for 1800 362 361
CFS on Facebook or X
Alert SA Mobile App
On local ABC radio, FIVEaa, or one of our other Emergency Broadcast Partners
For emergencies call Triple Zero (000).

24/12/2025