Kersbrook CFS

05/12/2025

🎅🚒 SANTA RUN & COMMUNITY BBQ – DECEMBER 12 🚒🎅

Kersbrook, get ready, Santa is coming to town!

The big man in red will be leaving the Kersbrook CFS Station at 5:30pm, following our Santa Run route (map in the comments!). Give us a wave as we come past with lights, sirens, and Christmas cheer! 🎄✨

After the run, head back to the fire station for our Community BBQ.
🌭 Grab a snag
🚒 Check out the trucks
👩‍🚒 Meet the crew

Thinking about joining the CFS or wanting to know what we do? Or got a someone between 11-17 years old that might be interested in being a Cadet? This is the perfect night to come and chat with us.

We can’t wait! ❤️💛

03/12/2025

🔥 TOTAL FIRE BAN – MOUNT LOFTY RANGES 🔥

A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow in the Mount Lofty Ranges, with the Fire Danger Rating listed as EXTREME.

This means:
• No burning of any kind
• No use of wood-fired BBQs or fire pits
• Strict limits on hot works such as welding, grinding, or cutting
• Avoid using equipment that may cause sparks
• Report any smoke or fire immediately — call Triple Zero (000)

Please review your bushfire plan and stay informed.

👉 For full details and restrictions, visit the CFS website.
Staying up to date is one of the most important steps you can take to keep your household safe.

01/12/2025

🎄🎅 SAVE THE DATE, KERSBROOK! 🎅🎄

The bells are jingling, the lights are twinkling, and Santa has officially booked his ride on our CFS truck! 🚒✨

On December 12, join us for a festive Santa Run followed by a holly-jolly community BBQ.
Think sizzling sausages, Christmas cheer, and a visit from the big man in red himself. 🌭🎅

Pop it in your calendar, you won’t want to miss this merry little celebration!

30/11/2025

🔥 FIRE DANGER SEASON STARTS DECEMBER 1 🔥

The Fire Danger Season for the Mount Lofty Ranges begins December 1st. From this date, strict restrictions apply across Kersbrook and surrounding areas.

Please make sure:
• All previous burn-offs are fully extinguished
• No burning without a permit
• Hot works follow restrictions
• Your property is bushfire ready – gutters cleared, grass trimmed, plans updated

A prepared community is a safer community. Stay informed through the CFS website.

24/11/2025

Kersbrook CFS extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Peter during this difficult time.

May he rest peacefully.
❤️💛

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.

17/11/2025

🎅🚒 HO HO HOLD ON… HE’S BACK! 🚒🎅

Kersbrook, you didn’t think Santa would skip his favourite fire truck, did you? 😉
That’s right, the big man in red is hopping aboard our shiny CFS truck and rolling through town spreading Christmas cheer (and maybe checking who’s on the naughty list 👀).

You’ll hear the sirens, see the lights, and the Big man himself. 🎅

Keep an eye out for the routes coming soon!

14/11/2025

Well that was a bit intense ⛈️

If you are needing assistance with any flooding or storm related damage call the SES assistance line on 132 500

Any life threatening emergencies call 000.

09/11/2025

Got a young legend aged 11 to 17 who’s full of energy, curious about the CFS, or just loves getting hands-on and helping out?

Our Kersbrook CFS Cadet Program is kicking back into gear and we’re ready to welcome the next generation of local legends in yellow! 💛

📅 When: Tomorrow night
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Where: Kersbrook CFS Station

It’s all about teamwork, leadership, and learning practical skills (with a bit of fun and firetruck action thrown in 🚒).

Parents, come along, have a chat, and see what it’s all about. You might even find yourself wanting to join too 😉

Message us here for more info, or just come down to the station tomorrow night. We’d love to see you there!

05/11/2025

🔥 Bushfire season is coming. Are you bushfire ready? 🔥

31/10/2025

Kersbrook CFS crews are getting ready. Are you? 🔥

Our members have been putting in the hours at training, including vital burnover training. This prepares us for the worst-case scenario if a fire overruns our fire truck. It’s a tough but essential part of staying safe while fighting bushfires

Now’s the time for you to get ready too:
✅ Check & prepare your property
✅ Review your bushfire plan
✅ Know what you’ll do on high fire danger days.

For more information on how to prepare: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/bushfire-ready/

Preparation saves lives, yours and ours. 🚒

22/10/2025

Hi all.
Just a reminder, if you are a valued Farm Fire Unit operator, it’s time to re register your unit if you wish to be active for the next 2 years.
Once you have registered, please contact us to be issued a new registration sticker.
Also, you can follow
GUMERACHA GROUP Farm Fire unit page.

Farm Fire Unit Registrations for 2025-26 are available now.

Register at the bottom of this page:

https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/business-farms/farm-fire-units/registration/

"If you are registering your FFU in our local area, please choose CFS Region 2 and your local CFS brigade in the required spaces on the form"

Becoming a registered FFU is beneficial to the owner/operator and the CFS. The CFS can provide coverage for injuries and vehicle damage, as well as information to assist you to work with your local CFS brigades before, during, and after fires.

The registration process will provide you with a basic understanding of your role and responsibilities on a fireground. Online registration may also be available at regional and local events hosted by CFS Groups and Brigades. Once your online registration has been completed you will be sent a FFU sticker to be displayed on your vehicle. If you are unable to access the CFS FFU online registration, approach your local CFS Brigade, Group or CFS Regional Office for assistance.

Further information:
https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/business-farms/farm-fire-units/handbook-resources/

We look forward to working with you all.