Gumeracha Country Fire Service

20/05/2026

FIREY WOMEN - GUMERACHA

The Firey Women program is a practical and engaging four-week workshop series designed to help women understand bushfire risk and build the knowledge and confidence to prepare their homes, families, and communities.

Facebook event link – click on “Find Tickets” to register
https://www.facebook.com/events/1428512125744554

CFS web site direct registration link
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/events/2026/06/30/gumeracha-firey-women-four-night-workshop/

Workshop Details:
Four-week workshop series - 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Tuesday, 30 June
Tuesday, 7 July
Tuesday, 14 July
Tuesday, 21 July

To gain the full benefit of the program and develop a comprehensive understanding of bushfire preparedness, participants are expected to attend all four consecutive sessions.

Created specifically for women, the program provides a safe, supportive, and non-threatening environment to learn practical skills that can help protect families, homes, and livelihoods.

Across the four sessions, participants will explore:

Preparing emotionally for bushfire events
Understanding bushfire danger ratings and warnings
Deciding when to “leave early” or “stay and defend”
Developing a Bushfire Survival Plan
Identifying hazards around the home
Operating pumps and firefighting equipment
Understanding bushfire behaviour

The sessions are designed to build on one another, providing a complete and practical approach to bushfire preparedness.

Important Information
Attendance at all sessions is essential
Workshops are delivered in a supportive and inclusive environment
No prior experience or knowledge is required

19/05/2026

A message for volunteers week from our Chief.

23/04/2026

The CFS Foundation has been helping deliver donated hampers made possible through the generosity of local SA businesses and an initiative driven by Sammie from Limitless Quality Solutions.

👨‍🚒But sometimes we all need a little help from our friends..
Thank you, Brock, for helping deliver these to your local Brigade!

It’s always great to see CFS staff who also volunteer in their local communities🚒

We hope the Gumeracha Country Fire Service enjoyed their well-earned hampers and we recognise their ongoing dedication and commitment to the community ❤

14/04/2026

"Marge, the rains are here!"

The rains are here, and things are greening up, but the Fire Danger Season still continues until the 30th of April.

Burning restrictions are still in place until the end of the month.

To see what you can and can't do relating to fires and burning, follow the link below.

30/03/2026

Total Fire Ban for Mount Lofty Ranges tomorrow, Tuesday 31st March 2026.

TOTAL FIRE BANS have been declared for Tuesday 31 March 2026 in the following Fire Ban Districts:

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).

27/02/2026

Will we get significant rain in our area? That's the million dollar question.

This weather system is unpredictable and erratic.

Should you have a flood emergency (significant water rising and threatening to enter you property). Call the SES on 132 500. Resources will be dispatched to assist you.

If you feel you would like to prepare and protect, for example the main entrance to your dwelling, SES provided sandbag kits are available from the Gumeracha CFS station. Please only take what you need, so there is enough to go around. Unfortunately you will need to provide your own sand. Instructions for sandbagging are next to the kits, or available on the SES website.

Again, Should you have a flood emergency (significant water rising and threatening to enter you property), or water entering your property. Call the SES on 132 500. Resources will be dispatched to assist you.

Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises:

* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.

* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

If you have a life threatening emergency please dial '000'.

https://ses.sa.gov.au/incidents-and-warnings/incidents-and-warnings-map/
https://ses.sa.gov.au/flood/before-a-flood/sandbagging/

26/02/2026

Are you prepared for possible heavy rainfall over the weekend?

Heavy rainfall continues across South Australia in the north, and is forecast to move south towards Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and Adelaide Metropolitan over the weekend.

Now is a great time to check and clean your gutters where it is safe to do so.
Blocked gutters can cause water to overflow into your roof, walls, and foundations—leading too costly damage and localised flooding around your home.
Clear gutters, downpipes and drains to prevent water damage to your home or property.
✅ Remove leaves and debris
✅ Check downpipes are flowing freely
✅ Do it safely, or ask for help if needed
A little preparation now can prevent big problems later. Let’s all do our part to stay safe and protect our homes.

⛈️ For more storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

19/02/2026

You've got it in you to be remarkable!

Are YOU interested in joining a great community of like minded people? Is your child aged between 11 and 18?

We are recruiting adults and cadets. If you're interested, please send us a message or ring 1300 364 587.

CFS volunteers provide an all hazards emergency response for the community of South Australia, covering 93% of the state. As unpaid members of the community ...

12/02/2026

The Gumeracha CFS group is made up of the Gumeracha, Gumeracha Operations, Hermitage, Paracombe, Kersbrook, Cudlee Creek, Forreston, Birdwood and Mt. Torrens Brigades.

Last week volunteers from all of these brigades travelled down to Deep Creek to assist with a large fire. Our crews spent a combined total of 732 hours on the fire ground and drove over 5250 km.

Not only are there the crews on the frontline, but our Group Officers, also volunteers, spend countless ours orgnaising the teams of volunteers to attend. We are still organising to have vehicles returned and currently have volunteers at Deep Creek asssiting with Incident Mangagement.

All in all a huge effert by all our volunteers and we wish to thank them, and there families for the extra effort to help out our mates down south.

On behalf of the Gumeracha Brigade, we thank you all.

08/02/2026

Are you interested in joining CFS? Is your child aged between 11 and 18 and interested in joining a great community of like minded people? We are recruiting adults and cadets. Please have a read through this information and if interested, please send us a message and someone will respond.