SA Country Fire Service
The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is a community-based fire and emergency service dedicated to protecting life, property and environment in rural and semi-urban South Australia.
The CFS works with other agencies, industry and the community to reduce risks and combat hazards.
The CFS is well recognised and highly respected in the community for its competent advice, response and management of incidents and support of community recovery.
CFS is a statutory authority reporting to the Minister for Emergency Services within the Justice Portfolio. The CFS consists of over 15 500 volunteers and 85 full-time equivalents, providing a range of fire and emergency services to more than 430 communities. The extraordinary contribution of CFS volunteers is vital in ensuring the ongoing delivery of fire and emergency services.
CFS attends around 7000 incidents each year. These include:
- Bushfires
- Fire protection at road crashes
- Rescue of trapped persons from road crashes
- Hazardous materials spills
- Structure and motor vehicle fires
- Support to SA Metropolitan Fire Service and State Emergency Service.
In addition, CFS performs an important role with local government, in fuel removal, bushfire prevention, and in community bushfire and safety education.
