SA CFS Community Engagement West Coast & Eyre Peninsula

24/05/2026

Preparing for an ember attack could extend your home's bushfire survivability rate to above 90 per cent or even closer to 100 per cent, a fire scientist says.

08/05/2026

Community leaders and organisations, groups and club representatives in Port Lincoln are invited to attend an upcoming AusAlert information session on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.

AusAlert is Australia’s new national emergency alerting system, designed to deliver clearer and more consistent emergency warnings. Port Lincoln has been selected to take part in a Community‑based Trial on 20 June, ahead of the national AusAlert test in July.

To help organisations, groups and clubs understand what AusAlert is, how the trial will work, and what it means for the people you support, SAFECOM, in partnership with the City of Port Lincoln and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), is hosting three free information sessions at the Nautilus Arts Centre.

Session times:
🕒 11.00am
🕒 1.30pm
🕒 6.00pm

Light catering provided.
Free to attend – registration required.

These interactive sessions are open to any interested organisation, group or club, including (but not limited to) government, emergency services, health and social services, community and volunteer groups, sporting and cultural organisations, education providers, businesses, service providers and community leaders.

We strongly encourage community leaders and representatives to attend one of the sessions and help share key information through your networks, so as many people as possible across our community are informed ahead of the national test in July.

👉 Register via Eventbrite: https://buff.ly/4oLB1BX

Please share this post so we can reach as many community leaders and representatives across our local organisations, groups and clubs as possible.

31/03/2026

20/03/2026

23/01/2026

Are you travelling this long weekend? 🚗🌊

With the forecasted hot, dry and windy conditions across South Australia, there will be an elevated fire risk predicted across the next five days. This significantly increases the bushfire risk for people travelling to and through affected regions.

If you’re planning to head away, consider your risk and adjust your plans accordingly.
🧭 Complete our simple 2 Minute Traveller Bushfire Plan and be prepared to change plans quickly
🔥 Check Fire Danger Ratings daily for your destination and travel route
📱 Update your Alert SA Watch Zones to include all areas you are travelling to and through
📻 Stay informed via the Alert SA app, local ABC or FIVEaa radio, or call the Information Hotline on 1800 362 361

Bushfires can start quickly and impact travel with little warning. Know the risk before you go and stay alert while you’re away.

Create your 2 Minute Traveller Bushfire Plan here: https://ow.ly/HNsh50Y1vET

10/01/2026

Understanding warnings can save lives.

CFS issues warnings DURING a bushfire so you understand what danger you're in and what you need to do to stay safe.

🔥 Fires can start quickly and threaten homes and lives within minutes.
🔥You should never wait to receive an official warning before you leave.
🔥Warnings can come in any order, and the first one you receive could be an Emergency Warning.

There are 3 levels of warnings. Know the warning levels so you can act fast:

🟡 Advice – stay informed
🟠 Watch and Act – start taking action
🔴 Emergency Warning – act immediately

Learn what each warning means so you already know what to do when you receive one.
https://ow.ly/3bzQ50XSfwh

09/01/2026

🔥🚗 If caught in fire when on the road: Park behind a solid structure to block the fire's heat or pull over to cleared area.
Try to position the car towards the approaching fire. Turn on your hazard lights and headlights. Close all windows. Turn off the air-conditioning and shut all the air vents.
Turn your car engine off. Get down as low as possible below window level and cover up with a pure woollen blanket. 🚒

08/01/2026

Create your 5 Minute Bushfire Plan before it's too late.

06/01/2026

🔥 REMINDER - Burning Ban 🔥

A friendly reminder to all members of our communities, that with the extreme heat conditions forecasted over the coming days, we would like to emphasise the importance of adhering to all fire season rules and regulations.

The burning of any materials is prohibited.

No burning permits will be issued / approved until 1 February 2026. This measure is being taken to reduce the risk of bushfires within our district during the Summer months.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping to keep our communities safe.