Salisbury Country Fire Service

10/05/2026

Today we celebrate all the incredible mums, grandmothers, step mums, mother figures and carers in our lives — especially those who continue to support our volunteers and communities every single day. ❤️

Behind every pager going off, every late-night callout, training night and community event, there are families making sacrifices too. To the mums who serve on the frontline, support from home, or hold everything together in the background — thank you.

From all of us at the Salisbury CFS, we wish you a safe, happy and well-deserved Mother’s Day. 🌷🚒

03/05/2026

A warm and special thanks to CFS Foundation, and Sammie Binns from Limitless Quality Solutions for the lovely and thoughtful gift hamper in recognition of our efforts with the Deep Creek fire.

So many crews from multiple agencies worked as one collective team to fight this blaze and we are so grateful for the kind gestures and support for the part we played. Some stats below on this fire:

Approximately 4,400 to 4,500 hectares burnt with a 60 kilometre perimeter.
22 structures damaged or destroyed.
12 vehicles destroyed.
40% of Deep Creek National Park and 98% of Talisker Conservation Park impacted, some very difficult terrain.
More than 200 firefighters, including interstate reinforcements, were on the fireground, supported by South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service and other agencies.
Aircraft conducted approximately 1,000 drops over the fire.

It’s a credit to those at the forefront and behind the scenes that this fire was contained as quickly as it was. Thank you to all who were involved in any capacity for this incident.

01/05/2026

This morning our brigade was paged to a grass fire just after 6am within the Harry Bowie Reserve (1 May 2026) MFS on scene requested 4x4 appliances for difficult terrain.

Our crews arrived on scene to find a large area of smouldering bamboo and grass, with broken bamboo posing a risk to our firefighters.

Once crews had arrived, they encountered difficulties accessing the fire-ground. They ended up crossing a creek as the fire had progressed up a steep hill face.

There was also a request for a bulk water carrier, as sourcing water wasn’t easy. We would like to make aware that even though fire season has ended and comfort fires are permitted, there is always a responsibility when lighting or using fire for comfort and cooking.

Thank you to all crews that attended.

📸 Olivia Birch Sean Miller

30/04/2026

Fire Danger Season has officially come to an end as of Thursday 30 April (11:59pm)

We would like to take this time to thank our community members for your vigilance, preparation, and support over the past months. Your efforts, whether it was maintaining your property and home, staying informed, or acting quickly on warnings played a vital role in keeping everyone safe.

While the season has ended, fire safety is a year-round responsibility. Please continue to take care when using fire, report any signs of smoke immediately, and stay prepared.

From all of us at Salisbury CFS, thank you—and stay safe

As of the 1st of May, the following may be performed

-Burn-offs may be conducted, provided they comply with local council requirements and CFS guidelines.
-Fire pits (comfort fires) and solid fuel BBQs may be used, subject to appropriate safety measures.
-Fuel reduction activities in and around residential properties may be carried out within local council requirements.

29/04/2026

Just after 2:30pm today, Salisbury CFS responded to reports of a fire at Parafield Airport, which was quickly identified as an aircraft impacting a hangar.

Our crews worked alongside MFS to support the management of a complex and challenging incident. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives, and our thoughts are with those injured.

This incident saw a coordinated response from multiple agencies, including South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, SA Country Fire Service, SA Ambulance Service, and South Australia Police. While we never wish to see events like this occur, we are incredibly grateful for the strength, professionalism, and unity demonstrated by all involved.

25/04/2026

This ANZAC Day, we pause to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice made by others to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. Though time passes, the respect and honour we hold never fade—remaining steadfast through each year and carried forward by new generations. It’s up to us to ensure the stories, values, and legacy of the ANZACs continue to be shared with the young people in our lives.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Salisbury RSL for a deeply moving dawn service this morning. As always, the strength of community support was evident—powerful enough to draw even the “not a morning person” crowd out of bed to stand together in quiet reflection and unity.

Today, many also learned the story behind the naming of Purling Avenue. We pay our respects to Edna May Purling, who worked locally in a munitions factory during WWII. Tragically, she lost her life in an explosion at just 39 years of age. Her story is a reminder that sacrifice is not limited to those in uniform—civilians, too, gave their lives in service to their country.

Next time you travel down Purling Avenue, take a moment to reflect on Edna and others like her. For those interested, here is the archived news story: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/48887756

After the service, we shared a wonderful breakfast back at the station. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the morning—events like these strengthen the bonds within our brigade and deepen our connection with the community we serve.

Lest we forget. 🇦🇺🇳🇿

📸 credits Olivia Birch Bruce Hutchings Mikaela Birch

20/04/2026

Thank you National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide!

Yesterday we were lucky enough to spend the day at the train museum to celebrate the annual Bub’s Birthday event!

Amazing turnout from the public and we had a ball spending the day with so many awesome people from the community.

This not for profit organisation, like the CFS is largely run by volunteers, with proceeds from events such as this reinvested into things such as maintenance and keeping the doors open for the public to enjoy. Special thanks to the team for having us 😍

If ever you’re looking for something to do with the family, pop down to the museum, it’s not far, located in the heart of Port Adelaide 😋

As you can see from the video our members had such a great time themselves riding the trains 🚂🚂🚂

Video credit Sean Miller

02/04/2026

HOUSE FIRE AT PARALOWIE

SA Metropolitan Fire Service and SA Country Fire Service crews responded to a structure fire on Hope Drive at Paralowie.

Firefighters were alerted by multiple Triple 000 calls at 10:15 pm and arrived to find a single storey house well alight with thick smoke and flames through the roof.

Seven MFS appliances and one command car, supported by Salisbury CFS appliances attended the scene, and firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using high pressure lines worked to extinguish the fire.

Smoke from the incident is travelling in a north westerly direction and residents should keep doors and windows closed.

Fire Cause Investigators have been called.

01/04/2026

BA Drills with Dalkeith Country Fire Service!!!

Our most recent Monday night training, a truck of 4 BA (breathing apparatus) operators headed to Dalkeith Station along with the CFS BA Pod to participate in Breathing Apparatus Drills.

Dalkeith had creatively constructed a well thought out maze for our operators to navigate tight areas, low ceilings all in low visibility. Recreating what a potential call out could be.

This training wasn’t just limited to our operators, a few of our Non-BA members were invited to help set up the BA Pod and show Dalkeith everything to do with the Pod, learn the ropes of what happens at urban fires as well as most importantly, how to set up and operate a ECO (Entry Control Officer) point!

The training delivered was incredibly valuable to both crews, as sometimes on a job, you’ll be going into a structure fire with someone you’re not familiar with.

From doing search techniques, simulated door entry or casualty rescue. Every small part of the training had large importance.

We sincerely thank Dalkeith for the invitation and amazing set up for training!!!

30/03/2026

The Mount Lofty Ranges has been forecast as Extreme Fire Danger ranting for tomorrow. Just because we’re in autumn and enjoying some cooler temperatures lately, it does not mean we can become complacent.

Tomorrow our brigade and those in the MLR district and surrounds will be on high alert, ready and prepared.

If you see something, say something.

Please stay safe all x

Elevated Fire Danger Forecast – Stay Alert 🔥

This is a timely reminder that we are not out of Fire Danger Season yet.

South Australia will be on heightened alert tomorrow as High and Extreme Fire Danger Ratings are forecast for multiple districts across the state due to increased fuel loads, and hot and windy conditions.

Avoid any activities such as:
❌ Having campfires or comfort fires
❌ Using machinery or power tools
❌ Conducting burn offs on your property

If you have recently conducted a burn off, please ensure that it is fully extinguished as they can reignite if the conditions permit.

Fire conditions can deteriorate rapidly. Stay informed by monitoring current warnings and alerts on multiple channels and always follow advice from emergency services.

To understand what activities are permitted on Total Fire Ban Days, visit https://ow.ly/pYmw50YAu0I