Gladstone Brigade SA Country Fire Service

03/09/2026

Over the last few cadet trainings, our main focus has been getting ready for the championship in October. They are doing this by improving their skills, including communication, leadership, hose work, and initiative.

Last trainings focus was hose work, laying the hose under control, staging in a quick manner and rolling them back up promptly.

Yesterday they focused on communication and taking initiative, they took turns briefing their teammates, pointing out the specifics of the scenario and making each other aware of how they are going to approach the situation. In doing this they communicated using their voices and using hand signals.

25/08/2026

Well something a little different for Gladstone 34 this afternoon, with the decent rains overnight Again brining down the RockyRiver this time alittle more flow and speed, flowing over the banks and created quite the Hazard on Wilkins HWY, down to one lane to start with then Road Closed off and detours put in place come night fall as levels continued to rise.
Thanks to all involved

15/08/2026

Well it’s time once again to start thinking about filling in that form to see if you could add or replace that Older Fire Fighting unit in the fleet, this is a great opportunity to help support your local community with minimal outlay.
If you have any questions regarding this please reach out as we are more than happy to help.

Round 5 of the Regional Capability Community Fund is now open 🛻

Funding is available to support eligible South Australian farmers, farming businesses and rural landholders to improve fire preparedness and response capability.

Applicants can apply for reimbursement funding for eligible equipment, including Farm Fire Units, safety equipment and other approved FFU equipment.

Applications close 5.00 pm ACST, Friday 18 September 2026.

Visit the CFS website for eligibility criteria, funding streams and application details: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/grants/

10/08/2026

Well it’s that time of the year Again, Non Election Year, Past, Present and future Members all welcome.

02/07/2026

Here are the details for Peters funeral

01/07/2026

Tonight our Seniors participated in another simulated training drill. A page was recieved stating structure fire at the oval complex. Reported chicken coops on fire. Upon arrival a 360 was conducted and due to the fuel load a grass fire had started. Crews working offensivly attacked the grass fire, and then defensivly worked on extinguishing the chicken coops. After our drill the play started. One of our newer members got to try a structure branch on a 65mm hose. Pumping out 480litres per minute, it sure makes that hose very heavy and very hard to hold on too! We then ventured to the local playground for some blind adventures. Being creative with what we could use as blindfolds, we geared up and sent our crews onto the playground to see how they went navigating. An excellent night out with both simulated training and fun. Thanks to all who make these trainings possible.

29/06/2026

Last night Just before 10pm the Gladstone Pager Tone dropped to respond to a confirmed Level 2 Structure Fire in Jamestown.
Bundaleer BW11, Glad34 and Bundaleer Command car went forward to help assist Jamestown in extinguishing the blaze.
6 BA wearers from Gladstone responded in both trucks alongside our Group Officer and DGO1 in Car1,
Massive thanks to all members that responded to help complete this incident.

26/06/2026

Condolences from the Gladstone CFS Brigade Members to all Family and Friends in this time of mourning.

24/06/2026

🚨 Course Vacancies – Breathing Apparatus Operator 🚨

We currently have 5 vacancies for an upcoming Breathing Apparatus Operator (BAO) course being held at the CFS State Training Centre from the 17th - 19th of July.

This is a great opportunity for those looking to build their operational skills and capability in a hands-on, intensive training environment. The course covers essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively operate breathing apparatus equipment under various conditions.

If you or someone in your team is ready to take on this training and you've completed the prerequsites, submit your nomination via Emerald as soon as possible.

31/05/2026

Some windy conditions on its way.