One Tree Hill Country Fire Service

03/06/2026

Last Friday afternoon, OTH CFS chainsaw qualified firefighters conducted their annual Skills Maintenance Drill (SMD). A local resident and Captain of the Brigade, had the perfect training aid, a dead and privately felled tree in their front yard.

This opportunity provided timely and valuable training for chainsaw qualified firefighters. This type of training is vital to improving and maintaining skillsets across the brigade. It also allows more experienced firefighters to pass on their knowledge and raise the overall proficiency of the brigade ahead of potential callouts during wild or severe weather conditions.

📷 credit Mike Hawkey.

26/05/2026

During our recent community Thank you afternoon, some community members asked what do we do when its not Fire Danger Season, Training and upskilling, among other things.

Firefighters Quinn and Tom completed the Breathing Apparatus course at the CFS State Training Centre at Brukunga last weekend.

The course is an intensive two day course, putting firefighters through rigorous training scenarios to qualify as BA operators.

Congratulations Quinn and Tom on completing this demanding training course.

18/05/2026

A message from the Chief Officer of the South Australian Country Fire Service at the start of National Volunteer Week, 18 - 24 May.

09/05/2026

Thank you to everyone that came to the OTH CFS Station today to show their appreciation for the OTH CFS Brigade. What a magnificent and humbling response from the OTH community, so many people, so much food and a wonderful way to strengthen our community ties. Special mention to the visionary and organiser of this event, Turvey .

📷 credits Darren Gray and Steve Taylor.

04/05/2026

International Fire Fighters Day (IFFD).

Today is IFFD, which also coincides with St Florians Day, the Patron Saint of Firefighters.

IFFD honours the dedication, service, and sacrifice of volunteer and paid firefighters worldwide, particularly those that have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty and service.

IFFD is recognised by a blue ribbon over red, symbolising water over fire. It is also a day of thanks to current firefighters for their bravery, courage, and commitment to serving and protecting their communities.

29/04/2026

PSA - Fire Danger Season official ends today, https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/restrictions/fire-danger-season-dates-permits/. Please check with your relevant council for burning permits and guidelines.

https://www.playford.sa.gov.au/live/environment-and-waste/fire-safety

https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/community/burning-and-fire-guidelines

https://www.teatreegully.sa.gov.au/council/our-city-our-future/disasters-and-emergencies/fire-prevention-and-restrictions

There is still plenty of fuel load in our area and with this warmer weather, please be mindful and take into consideration these factors. As always stay safe and be Bushfire Ready.

24/04/2026

The OTH CFS Brigade Captain and Cadet Captain represented the OTH CFS at the One Tree Hill Dawn Service commemorating ANZAC Day.

To all Service personnel past and present, thank you for your service.

Lest we forget.

02/04/2026

OTH CFS crew gained invaluable fire behaviour experience helping DEW with the prescribed burn in Para Wirra this evening. Additionally, members and trucks from Para Reserve Brigade, Salisbury Country Fire Service and Tea Tree Gully CFS assisted with the prescribed burn.

All members were on foot along hoselays around the fires perimeter. Crew members watched for sparks landing across control lines and mopped up with water thieves.

The prescribed burn reduced fuel loads across 2.8ha but seemed like more with higher fire behaviour towards the end.

DEW have crews monitoring the fireground overnight and a day shift coming in tomorrow.

📷🎥 credit Steve Taylor.

01/04/2026

PSA - OTH CFS will be assisting with the prescribed burn in Para Wirra today.

A prescribed burn is planned at Para Wirra Conservation Park, Humbug Scrub Road near Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary on Thursday 2 April, weather conditions permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at 4pm and is likely to be completed by 8pm. Smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.

▪️The area to be burnt is 2.8 hectares.
▪️This burn is to reduce fuel load in the area.
▪️Speed restrictions will be in place on Humbug Scrub Road.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia crews will remain on site until safe.
NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.

Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice.

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the DEW website: https://bit.ly/saprescribedburns
You can also sign up for updates on prescribed burns straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/signupforfiresidenews

With: SA Country Fire Service | SA Water | Forestry SA | Landscape SA.

27/03/2026

Help support this great fundraising event, the CFS Shield Soccer match. The event kicks off from 11am at Tilley Reserve.

Come on down and say hello to your local OTH CFS and Tea Tree Gully CFS brigades.

🚨 Important Update – CFS Shield Event 🚨

Unfortunately, we’ve been advised that One Tree Hill Soccer Club will no longer be participating in this year’s event. While this is disappointing, Tea Tree Gully Soccer Club remains fully committed to raising funds for both the Tea Tree Gully and One Tree Hill Fire Stations. ❤️🔥

Despite this change, we’re gearing up for another fantastic day! 🎉
✅ Prize list continues to grow thanks to some incredible donations
🎡 Rides are locked in
⚽ Junior match schedule coming soon – thank you for your patience

Our senior Men’s teams will now take on Old Ignatius, and our Women’s teams will also play two games on the day. Stay tuned for the full graphic 😍

🎟️ Raffle tickets are available now at the bar – don’t miss out! Your sold books can be returned on the day also.

We’re looking forward to another amazing event and can’t wait to see you all next Saturday 💛🖤