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Littlehampton CFS plays an integral part in both the local and broader South Australian community. As a full volunteer station, we attend:
- Wildfires (Bush, Scrub and Grass Fires)
- Structure Fires (domestic and industrial)
- Hazardous Chemical Spillages
- Road Accident
- Flood/Storm Damage
- Search and Rescue

For any station queries call the station duty officer on 0437 230 309.

27/05/2026

This National Reconciliation Week, Littlehampton Country Fire Service proudly stands All In.

As volunteers, neighbours and community members, we recognise the importance of listening, learning and walking together toward a more united future. We acknowledge and respect First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of this land and honour their enduring connection to Country, culture and community.

Reconciliation is built through understanding, respect and action and it’s something we all have a role in.

🖤💛❤️

25/05/2026

Today our crew headed to Totness to test the booster system at the new Officeworks site. 🚒💦

Booster testing is an important part of ensuring firefighters can quickly and effectively access reliable water supplies in the event of an emergency. These checks help confirm the system is operating correctly and ready when needed most.

A big thank you to everyone involved in helping keep our community and local businesses safe. 👏🔥

22/05/2026

Big shoutout to Tom today! 🚒👏

A reliable firefighter, a great teammate, and someone who’s always happy to lend a hand — Tom is a huge part of what makes the brigade what it is.

We’re lucky to have you as part of the Littlehampton crew, Tom. Thanks for your hard work, dedication, and the positive energy you bring to the brigade and community.

Why is volunteering with the brigade important to you?

It’s a great way to connect with the community and meet some really great people, all while giving a helping hand when it really counts.

What has been your most memorable incident or callout?

Definitely the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire. Every action each volunteer took was solely to benefit the community that was suffering so much at the time, and it was very long, hard shifts. It really showed how much the average person genuinely cares about helping their neighbours.

What are you most proud of as a volunteer?

Volunteering in this environment has helped me develop skills that mean I can help others even outside of the service. I’ve become more resilient, dependable and collected in times of crises and am proud when my friends and family look to me for help when they’re struggling.

What sacrifices come with being a volunteer firefighter?

I would honestly say it is not me who make the sacrifices, rather it’s my wife. I volunteer because I love it, but my wife supports me when I attend a call out despite having very limited information on the situation.

Who in the brigade has had the biggest impact on you?

Every person in the brigade has impacted me in different ways, and I look up to everyone in some way. Some of my brigade-mates have a very high level of integrity, others are great at keeping the crew calm and collected, while others are just very dedicated over multiple decades. There isn’t a single individual who has had the biggest impact, rather the collective body of the brigade as a whole.

20/05/2026

Drumroll please…. Meet Olly — one of the friendly faces behind the Littlehampton CFS brigade. Always willing to jump in, lend a hand and have a laugh along the way, Olly’s dedication to helping others and supporting the community makes him a valued part of our team.

What does serving your community mean to you?

Having grown up in Littlehampton, the hills truly feel like home. Little did I realise the people I now call my friends were out on the trucks every day I went to school, every summer and every time a tree fell across the road, attending alarms, fighting fires and clearing roads.

Now being one of those people, Being able to give back to the community that I have grown up with is empowering and rewarding.

What people don’t realise about being a firefighter?

We only think of the fire service when we need them, but they’re on call 24/7. In Littlehampton, it’s local volunteers, your neighbours, nurses, and electricians who turn up day or night, rain or shine.
When the chips are down, these individuals back the community with thousands of hours of training, ready to help at a moment’s notice.

What keeps me motivated during difficult incidents:

The people who we volunteer with drive me to keep going. The ability to share a laugh, challenge ideas and prove every day that their passion for the service commitment to our wider communities is unwavering.

How important is family support?

It’s critical; volunteering can be time-intensive and mentally taxing. Our families step up when we step out to support our communities. Our families are just as much a part of the service as us, as without them we couldn’t do it.

Who in the brigade has had the most impact on me?

JB and Ben Drummond have been instrumental to my success at the brigade. I’ve learnt so much from these two, always willing to have robust discussions, teach with passion and train with dedication. Exemplifying committed volunteers and exceptional leaders, people who our communities should look up to.

19/05/2026

Today we recognise Dave who is one of our valued volunteer firefighters. Not only does he work and volunteer he is also a dedicated father to 4 beautiful children. A huge thank you to his very understanding wife for sharing him with the community! We’re incredibly proud to stand alongside him.

What inspired you to join the CFS?

I wanted to join for a long time but had always worked FIFO, when that changed I joined up 4 years ago. It’s a great opportunity to do something for the community and hopefully encourage others to volunteer their time in any capacity whether it be through the CFS, SES, Community Associations or all of the above!

What was your first call out?

As 90% of volunteers experience, it was a “tree down” in Littlehampton!

What do you love most about being part of the Littlehampton Brigade?

It’s just a good group of like minded people who are all there for the same reason, they don’t get paid they are just there to help others when needed.

How important is it for volunteers to have supportive families?

Having supportive families is critical to enable the brigade to run smoothly. With 4 kids at home and both working our weeks are very busy and every time a volunteer attends a call out or deployment there’s someone behind the scenes keeping things going at home that the community don’t see.

Who on the brigade has had the biggest impact on you?

I’m not sure I could list it as one person but the leadership team at the brigade is very good. The training, support and guidance we receive both at training and on the job is excellent. The time commitment by some of these people is incredible, hours every week just to keep the brigade going and providing professional help to the community when needed.

18/05/2026

Let me introduce you to Roy, a dedicated Littlehampton CFS volunteer who proudly serves and supports the local community. Roy represents what community is all about — giving back, showing up when it matters most, and standing alongside others through every challenge

1. What was your favourite callout?

My favourite callout wasn’t about the size of the incident but the impact we had. It was one of those jobs where someone was genuinely having their worst day, and everything we’d trained for came together. Using the skills I’ve learnt—whether it was first aid, scene management, or just keeping people calm—reminded me why we volunteer in the first place. Being able to step in, apply what we know, and make a real difference for someone who desperately needs help is something I’ll always value.

2. What’s the best part about helping people during emergencies?

For me, the best part is working alongside a team that you trust completely. In an emergency, everyone brings their training, their experience, and their calm under pressure, and it all meshes together. You see the value of the skills you’ve developed, and you see how much stronger you are as a crew than you could ever be alone. Helping people in those moments—when they’re frightened, overwhelmed, or unsure—feels meaningful because you know you’re giving them your absolute best, backed by a team that’s right there with you.

3. How has volunteering changed you as a person?

Volunteering has connected me to my community in a way I never expected. You meet people from all walks of life, and you realise how much a brigade means to the area it serves. Being part of that—giving back, showing up, and contributing to something bigger than yourself—has changed me. It’s made me more grounded, more aware of the people around me, and more committed to supporting the community that supports us.

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17/05/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week and our first member to be interviewed is our lovely Belinda. She joined the brigade a year ago and has quickly become an integral member of our brigade. Keep reading to get to know her.

How long have you been involved in the CFS?

My mum joined CFS in Hahndorf when I was a newborn, I was around the CFS from that moment on. When she moved from Hahndorf to Stirling brigade I was lucky enough to grow up alongside a number of children of other brigade members who happened to be around my age. From there the natural progression was to join as a cadet and then become a firefighter at the age of 16. I stayed with the brigade until l moved down the hill. After a break of roughly 15 years I joined Littlehampton where I have been for just over 1 year now.

Can you tell us the best thing about the CFS cadet program?

In my opinion the best thing about cadets is that it teaches values that are so difficult to put into words. Community spirit, mateship, resilience, strength-not only of body but also strength of character. Now that my daughter is a cadet in Strathalbyn I have seen a positive change in her attitude and confidence.

What is your favourite or most challenging call out?

Recently I was on a strike team to Deep Creek with other members from Littlehampton, we worked over the course of 12 + hours which physically hits a bit different now that i am over 40 years old. It was great to have the support of some of our more experienced members even if that meant being on rakehoe duty with Olly!

How would you describe the friendships formed through the CFS?

Cfs is the type of organisation where you meet people who become lifelong friends. I am lucky enough to still be able to sit down for coffee and cake with friends from Stirling and likewise I have been accepted with open arms by members from Littlehampton.

Who in the brigade has had the biggest impact on you?

For friendship that would hands down have to be Mel. For knowledge Kingsley. For leadership we have to thank JB.

15/05/2026

Today Littlehampton CFS responded alongside multiple crews to a structure fire in Mount Barker. Firefighters working quickly to bring the situation under control minimising further damage.

A great team effort from all emergency services involved under challenging conditions.

A reminder to all residents to ensure smoke alarms are tested regularly and home fire escape plans are discussed with your family. 🚒🔥

Photos courtesy of Belinda

28/04/2026

This evening, Littlehampton CFS crews responded alongside neighbouring brigades and emergency services to a structure fire at The Mustard Seed in Hahndorf.

On arrival, firefighters were met with a well-involved building fire, with crews quickly getting to work to contain the blaze and protect surrounding properties. A coordinated, multi-agency response was required, with multiple appliances on scene working together under challenging conditions.

Mount Barker Road was impacted for a period while emergency services managed the incident and ensured the safety of the community.

Firefighters remained on scene for some time extinguishing hotspots and securing the area. The cause of the fire will be subject to investigation.

👏 We’d like to acknowledge the efforts of all crews involved for their teamwork and professionalism, as well as thank the community for their patience while we carried out our work.

💛 Our thoughts are with the business owners, staff, and all those affected by tonight’s incident.

Address

109 Old Princes Highway
Littlehampton, SA

Telephone

+61883912732

Website

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