Stirling Country Fire Service

24/12/2025

On Monday evening, our firefighters came together for the Stirling CFS Xmas Party. It was a chance to pause and recognise the incredible commitment of our volunteers and the time, skill and heart they give to our community throughout the year. We’re also grateful to our local businesses for their generosity in donating food and drinks. Your support helps make nights like this possible.

A special mention goes to Marshi’s Kitchen for their incredible generosity, along with La Viennese Gelato, Wotton Family Wines, Stirling Bakery, Stirling Chickens, Foodland and BWS.

A great way to wrap up the year together.

Marshi’s Kitchen Wotton Family Wines

25/06/2025

VALE – John Mott,
A long serving member of Stirling who joined the brigade in the early ‘70s and served as captain from 1981 - 84.
John passed away earlier this month and our condolences to his family.

VALE – Herman De Roos,
Another long serving member of Stirling who joined the brigade in the mid ‘60s and served as captain from 1992 - 97.
Herman passed last week and our condolences to his family.

They both served the community for many decades and we thank them for their contribution to the brigade.

03/05/2025

Stirling crews are at the Stirling RSL polling booth today. Come and take a look at some of our equipment, and have chat about fire safety or perhaps volunteering with us.

We are accepting donations to cover additional training and equipment - and even have PayWave!

04/05/2024

Today on International Firefighter’s Day, known as St Florian’s Day, we reflect on the sacrifices firefighters make on a daily basis and thank them for their efforts to keep our communities safe.

We also congratulate recipients of CFS Chief Officer Awards and National Medals, presented to CFS members by Chief Officer Brett Loughlin AFSM, to recognise their outstanding actions for fire service duties, leadership, and exemplary performance.

17/10/2023

Well done to all of the Stirling crew who turned out to Woolworths on Sunday.

Thank you for the recognition Josh Teague - Member for Heysen, and for your ongoing support of our brigade.

If you are interested in joining us please get in contact.

04/05/2023

Stirling were proud to be part of the rededication of the Herbert Hedger Memorial today in conjunction with World
Firefighters/St Florian’s day. Our thoughts are with the QEFS as they grieve the loss of one of their own.

22/01/2023

We are recruiting! If you live within 5 minutes of Stirling Station and are looking for an exciting and rewarding way of giving back to your community now is the time.

If you or someone you know is interested send us a message, or give our duty phone a call on 8370 9521 and we will get you started.

05/01/2023

15/08/2022

Congratulations to our members who were presented with service medals at tonight’s AGM. Thanks Josh Teague - Member for Heysen for presenting the medals and your continued support of the brigade!

27/11/2021

In just the last 2 years, South Australia has experience some of the worst bushfires in our history with 7 major fires killing 3 people, destroying hundreds of homes, structures and vehicles plus thousands of livestock!

The heroism of CFS volunteers fighting these blazes helped save more than 1500 properties. They provided a significant economic benefit to South Australia by protecting homes, businesses and jobs as they do every year.

The media tend to report what was lost and what was damaged, but the better story is how much didn’t get lost or didn’t get damaged through the efforts of our CFS volunteers.

Donate today to show your support https://cfsfoundation.org.au/donate/

26/11/2021

VALE – ALFRED SEAMAN
12/06/1941 - 17/11/2021

Sadly we lost a long standing member of the brigade last week - Al Seaman passed away at the age of 80.

He had been unwell for some time but was battling it with the same determination he used at the many fires he attended over his more than 50 years as a firefighter.

He joined Stirling on 13 Nov 1967 and in the ensuing 54 years served as committee chair from 1983-87 and as a senior firefighter for many more years.

He was awarded the National Medal in 1985 and a 2nd clasp in 1996. Life Membership followed in 2007 and in 2018 he was awarded a 50 year clasp for his Service Medal.

He was a mentor to many of us. Always thoughtful, realistic, challenging and above all else committed.

He spent a lot of time in fundraising activities and would often turn up on a Monday night offering to fix something or provide some advice. In fact he just kept turning up to do things and I’m sure many of us will now treasure the odd little chats we would have.

It has been a privilege to have him as part of the crew.

Our thoughts are with Jan and family.

Tom Fairbrother
Stirling Captain

25/05/2021

It is with much sadness that the brigade notes the passing of our member Rick Millard.

Rick was our equipment officer, senior firefighter and bottle-shed organiser. He contributed countless hours to the brigade in many different capacities. He attended hundreds of callouts, sorted bottles every week, built lockers for our turnout gear, laid carpet, painted walls... If Rick saw something that needed doing he would do it.

Rick, you will be greatly missed. Thankyou for your service - the place just won't be the same without you.