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Kersbrook CFS, 61 Glover Street, Kersbrook (2026)

05/02/2026

Yesterday afternoon we deployed crews on our 34 appliance, along with the Group Bulk Water Carrier as part of a strike team with Paracombe CFS, Gumeracha Country Fire Service, Cudlee Creek & Forreston appliances, to assist with the fire at Deep Creek.

Our crews worked to strengthen and secure control lines. These are the breaks that help stop the fire from spreading further to ensure sections of the burn area remained contained. They also supported operations during a planned backburn, providing on-ground coverage to quickly respond if any flare-ups or breakouts occurred overnight.

After a long and demanding shift, crews returned home after midnight, helping keep the community safe and earning some well deserved rest 😴🚒

28/01/2026

Last night we responded to a tree down, blocking the road and hung up in another tree.

The local residents were not impressed with our arrival and made their feelings known, repeatedly and at close range 🐝🐝

A few of our crew even copped the ultimate bee review: 1 star, would sting again.

With Tea Tree Gully SES assisting, the tree was cut up and the road cleared.

26/01/2026

🔥 TOTAL FIRE BAN – EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING 27/1/26 🔥

An EXTREME Fire Danger Rating is forecast and Total Fire Ban conditions apply.

Under these conditions, any fire that starts will spread quickly and be very difficult to control.

⚠️ What this means:
🚫 No outdoor fires
🚫 No solid fuel BBQs
🚫 No welding, grinding, slashing or mowing dry grass
🚫 Avoid any activity that could cause a spark

📋 Be prepared

Have your bushfire survival plan ready

Know where you will go if a fire threatens

Keep phones charged and stay alert to warnings via CFS and Alert SA

🤝 Look out for each other
Please take a moment to check in on friends, family, neighbours and anyone who may need extra support, especially older or vulnerable community members.

📞 If you see smoke or fire, CALL 000 IMMEDIATELY

23/01/2026

🚨🔥 EXTREME FIRE DANGER RATING – (SATURDAY Jan 24 2026) 🔥🚨

Tomorrow is NOT a normal fire danger day.

🔥 What’s expected:

Very hot temperatures

Strong, gusty winds

Very low humidity

Dry fuels after a prolonged dry period

These conditions mean any fire that starts will spread quickly, spot ahead and be extremely difficult to control. Fires may move faster than expected and overwhelm crews early.

⚠️ TOTAL FIRE BAN CONDITIONS APPLY
🚫 No outdoor fires
🚫 No solid fuel BBQs
🚫 No welding, grinding, slashing or mowing dry grass.

🤝 Do your part
Avoid risky behaviour and follow restrictions so our volunteer crews aren’t put in danger unnecessarily, working long hours in extreme heat.

📋 Fire Danger Plans – Be Ready

Know where you will go if a fire threatens.

Decide early, don’t wait and see.

Have important items ready and phones fully charged.

Monitor warnings throughout the day via CFS and Alert SA.

👀 Stay alert. Act early.
📞 If you see smoke or fire, CALL 000 IMMEDIATELY, do not wait!

22/01/2026

🚨 TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚨

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mount Lofty Ranges rated EXTREME for the 23/1/26.

Hot, dry and windy conditions are forecast across the region this weekend, with Total Fire Bans in place. If a fire starts, it will spread quickly and be difficult to control.

🚫 No solid fuel BBQs
🚫 No outdoor fires
🚫 No activities that could spark — welding, grinding, slashing or mowing dry grass

👀 Stay alert, monitor warnings, and have your bushfire survival plan ready.

🚗 If You’re Travelling

Avoid parking in dry or long grass — hot exhausts can ignite grass in seconds

Carry water and ensure your vehicle is well maintained

Check conditions before you leave and know where you’ll go if fire threatens

If travelling through bush areas, have a backup plan

📞 If you see smoke or fire, call 000 immediately — don’t wait.

18/01/2026

🔥 Hot exhausts and Dry grass don't mix 🔥

With the Tour Down Under passing through Kersbrook and surrounding areas, we’re expecting more roadside parking.

Hot exhausts can ignite dry grass in seconds, getting out of control quickly

👉 Avoid parking in long or dry grass
👉 Use sealed roads, gravel or bare ground
👉 Check under your vehicle before leaving

Report any fire or smoke sighting to 000 immediately 📞

11/01/2026

💨 SMOKE HAZE 💨

Smoke from fires in Victoria has pushed into the local area due to SE winds. This is why you currently see the haze and smell Smoke.

Currently there is no cause for concern, but please ring 000 immediately if you notice a defined smoke column or flames.

10/01/2026

💛❤️ Thinking of Our Victorian Mates 💛❤️

Our thoughts are with our firefighting mates and communities across Victoria who have been doing it tough with the ongoing bushfire crisis. Dozens of blazes continue to burn, with a State of Disaster declared as crews battle fires that have burned hundreds of thousands of hectares and destroyed homes and structures.

To everyone on the trucks, on the tools, in comms and in backing crews up, we know the long shifts, rough conditions and the toll it takes. This is where mateship means everything, and the fire service family always stands shoulder to shoulder. 🚒🔥

South Australia are in the process to send fire appliances and crews to Victoria to assist and support our CFA colleagues.

From all of us at Kersbrook CFS, Stay safe. 💪

📷: Malmsbury CFA Fire Brigade

08/01/2026

🚨 EXTREME Fire Danger Rating – TOTAL FIRE BAN 🚨

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for the Mount Lofty Ranges (9/1/2026)
Conditions mean any fire could become uncontrollable very quickly. This is not the day to take risks.

🚫 No solid fuel BBQs
🚫 No hot works or spark-producing activities
🚫 No mowing, slashing or grinding dry vegetation
🚫 No outdoor fires, at all

🔥 See smoke or flames? Call 000 immediately.
Do not delay. Do not investigate. Act fast.

Make sure you’re ready:
✔️ Review your bushfire survival plan
✔️ Decide early where you’ll go if threatened
✔️ Charge phones and keep them with you
✔️ Monitor warnings throughout the day

ℹ️ Stay informed via the CFS website and the Alert SA app for current warnings, advice and restrictions.

06/01/2026

🔥 EXTREME Fire Danger Rating – Total Fire Ban 🔥

With EXTREME conditions forecast, any fire that starts will spread rapidly and be very hard to control.

That means:
🚫 No solid fuel BBQs
🚫 No ANY activity that could spark — welding, grinders, slashing, mowing dry grass
🚫 Don’t even think about lighting a fire outside!

If you see smoke or fire, CALL 000 immediately, don’t wait to see if it “goes out on its own”. Every second counts. ⏱️

Make sure YOU are ready:
✔️ Have your bushfire survival plan sorted
✔️ Know where you’ll go if a fire threatens
✔️ Keep your phones charged
✔️ Stay alert to warnings throughout the day

More details here 👉 Visit the CFS website or the Alert SA app for up-to-date info on restrictions, warnings and advice.

31/12/2025

🎆 Kersbrook CFS — 2025 Year in Review 🎆

As we close the door on 2025 and welcome in a brand-new year, we want to look back at the moments that tested us, strengthened us, and reminded us why we do what we do.

🔥 This Year, We Responded To…
• Fast-moving grass & scrub fires during those early heat bursts
• Storm damage and fallen trees
• Road crash rescues

📚 Skills Sharpened
• Exciting new members joining the brigade family
• Crew Leaders stepping up through advanced training
• Tuesday night drills keeping skills on point
• Training burn-offs to build confidence and capability

🎉 Community Highlights
• Local events, fundraisers & plenty of smiles
• Santa Run magic, the best kind of reward ❤️

💔 The Tough Calls
There were challenging moments too.
We saw loss. We saw damage we fought hard to prevent.
We came home tired, quiet, and covered in ash more times than we can count.
But through every tough shift your support kept us going.

🙌 To Our Families
Thank you for the sacrifices you make alongside us, the cold dinners, interrupted sleeps and holding the fort when we’re out protecting others.

🧡 To Our Community
Every wave. Every donation. Every kind word.
It matters, more than you know.

🔥 Heading Into 2026
Dry grass → fast fire
Hot winds → high danger
Slow action → bigger consequences

So as the new year begins, please:
👉 Know your Fire Danger Ratings
👉 Stay aware via the CFS website/app
👉 Review your Bushfire Survival Plan
👉 Call 000 early when you see smoke, seconds count

🚒 From all of us at Kersbrook CFS, thank you for standing with us in 2025.

We wish you a safe, happy and fire-smart New Year! 🎉💛
Bring on a stronger, safer and more resilient 2026..... together.

Kersbrook CFS

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