Yorketown Country Fire Service

02/05/2026

We have a training course happening at our station today.

There will be an increased movement of trucks and personnel around the station, Sort & Save Shed, and SYP Community Hub

Access through the driveway next to the Community Hub may be restricted at times.

13/04/2026

Great work Yorketown CFS Cadets

21/02/2026

There will be an increased presence of fire trucks around Weaners Flat Reserve today due to a training course at our station.

Feel free to watch our members training, but please do stay out of the way as they are getting assessed on their skills.

02/02/2026

Please Note

The smoke haze around the Yorke Peninsula is from a bushfire burning out of control near Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

There is no threat to the Yorke Peninsula community.

If you have respiratory issues, please stay inside and close your doors and windows.

If you see a defined plume of smoke, or unattended fire, please call 000

23/01/2026

CATASTROPHIC FIRE BAN for the Yorke Peninsula tomorrow.
Make sure you have your bushfire survival plan ready, stay vigilant.

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow, Saturday 24 January 2026 for the following Fire Ban Districts:

• Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Catastrophic
• Yorke Peninsula - Catastrophic
• Flinders - Extreme
• Kangaroo Island - Extreme
• Lower Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
• Lower South East - Extreme
• Mid North - Extreme
• Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme
• Murraylands - Extreme
• Northeast Pastoral - Extreme
• Northwest Pastoral - Extreme
• Riverland - Extreme
• Upper South East - Extreme
• West Coast - 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 Catastrophic, well prepared, well constructed and defended homes may not be safe during a fire. To ensure your survival you should leave tonight or early tomorrow morning.

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).

03/12/2025

A TOTAL FIRE BAN has been declared for tomorrow 04 December 2025 in the following Fire Ban Districts:
• Eastern Eyre Peninsula - Extreme
• Flinders - Extreme
• Mid North - Extreme
• Mount Lofty Ranges - Extreme
• Yorke Peninsula - Extreme
• Riverland - Extreme
• Murraylands - Extreme
• Upper South East - 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).

24/11/2025

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and fellow brigade members of firefighter Peter Curtis

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of CFS firefighter Peter Curtis on Sunday afternoon while undertaking remote firefighting on the Eyre Peninsula.

At the time of his passing, Peter was part of a National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) brigade strike team deployed to assist with a scrub fire in Pinkawillinie Conservation Park, west of Kimba. This was part of a coordinated effort to protect the park and surrounding communities under challenging conditions.

Peter dedicated his life to protecting South Australia’s landscapes and communities. Beginning his firefighting career with ForestrySA in 1995, he transferred to NPWS in 2017, where he served in senior leadership roles including Strike Team Leader and Sector Commander. He was deeply respected for his skill, leadership, and generosity in mentoring others.

Above all, Peter was a caring and considerate person, loved by all who knew him. His loss will be felt profoundly across our organisations and the broader community.

The circumstances surrounding Peter’s passing are under investigation. We ask that everyone respect the privacy of his family and colleagues during this difficult time.

Our thoughts are with Peter’s family, friends, and fellow firefighters.

03/11/2025

🔥 Fire Danger Season is now in effect for most of the state.

Make sure you know what you can and can't do during the Fire Danger Season 👉
https://ow.ly/VSwj50Xlx8z

31/10/2025

🔥 Fire Danger Season starts tomorrow for most of South Australia 🔥
11 of the state’s 15 Fire Ban Districts will enter Fire Danger Season (FDS) from tomorrow — check the dates for your area here 👉 https://ow.ly/wOw450XkJPs

If you haven’t already, now’s the time to prepare your family, property, and plan for the season ahead — because bushfires don’t wait.

In conjunction with the start of the FDS for most of the state, we’re launching our annual Be Bushfire Ready Campaign. This campaign reminds everyone that awareness and preparation – including creating a Bushfire Survival Plan – are key to keeping you and your loved ones safe.

Get Bushfire Ready by visiting👉 https://ow.ly/mp5v50XkJPr

30/10/2025

🔥 Fire Danger Season starts soon – be prepared 🔥
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) has announced Fire Danger Season dates for much of the state, urging all South Australians to prepare their homes and properties.
For the Yorke Peninsula district, the Fire Danger Season will start on 1 November 2025 and run until 30 April 2026.
A permit is required for most burning activities during the Fire Danger Season or on days where a Total Fire Ban is declared. Permits can be issued by authorised council officers under the Fire and Emergency Services Act 2005.
Now is the time to:
✅ Prepare your property and reduce fire risks
✅ Check what you can and can’t do during Fire Danger Season
✅ Develop or review your Bushfire Survival Plan
For full details and updates on district dates, restrictions, and bushfire preparedness, visit 👉 www.cfs.sa.gov.au