Basket Range CFS

Basket Range CFS We are part of the SA Country Fire Service, based in the Adelaide Hills. The CFS attends around 7 000 incidents each year.

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is a volunteer based fire and emergency service dedicated to protecting life, property and environmental assets in regional and semi metropolitan South Australia. With approximately 15 000 volunteers and 110 staff, CFS provides a range of fire and emergency services to more than 434 communities across South Australia. These incidents include:

• Bushfires
• Struct

ure and Motor Vehicle Fires
• Road Crash Rescue
• Hazardous Material Spills
• Support to the SA Metropolitan Fire Service and State Emergency Service. The CFS also works closely with local government to perform the important roles of fuel removal, bushfire prevention and community bushfire and fire safety education.

And just before 11 pm last night (Monday), not long after many of the crews had got home after our visit to Adelaide Fir...
16/06/2026

And just before 11 pm last night (Monday), not long after many of the crews had got home after our visit to Adelaide Fire, we were responded to reports of a garage flooding on Range Rd, along with our friends from Campbelltown State Emergency Service.

Both our 14 & 24 appliance responded.

We assisted the owner with moving some furniture and carpets, and assisted in sweeping the water out.

Crews from SES organised some sandbags to assist in diverting the water away from the garage.

We were back at station in around 45 minutes.

Last night (Monday) several of our brigade members headed to MFS Headquarters in Wakefield St to visit 'Adelaide Fire' -...
16/06/2026

Last night (Monday) several of our brigade members headed to MFS Headquarters in Wakefield St to visit 'Adelaide Fire' - the fire and rescue call receipt & dispatch centre.

Crews had the opportunity to have an up close look at several of the MFS appliances based in Wakefield St (thanks Bryce for showing us through).

And then a walk through Adelaide Fire communications, to understand a bit more about how the process of receiving a 000 call ends up as a response page to our brigade.

Thanks Tania for taking us through Adelaide Fire.

Cadet training was held last night.It was windy - but surprisingly warm!We headed up to Ashton oval to practice a very b...
13/06/2026

Cadet training was held last night.

It was windy - but surprisingly warm!

We headed up to Ashton oval to practice a very basic task - although we reckon one of the most annoying - rolling up hoses on the ground!

The CFS State Cadet Championship is coming up later in the year, and rolling up hoses on the ground is part of one of the exercises.

The Cadets work in pairs to roll up 25mm and 38 mm layflat hoses.

Just before 10 am this morning, we were responded to a tree down at Lenswood - to assist crews from Lenswood / Forest Ra...
13/06/2026

Just before 10 am this morning, we were responded to a tree down at Lenswood - to assist crews from Lenswood / Forest Range CFS.

A large cypress tree had dropped a limb onto the road.

Plenty of chainsawing required!

Yesterday (Wednesday) was Thank a First Responder Day - an opportunity to recognise and thank our first responders for w...
11/06/2026

Yesterday (Wednesday) was Thank a First Responder Day - an opportunity to recognise and thank our first responders for what they do for our community.

Three crew members from Basket Range CFS were invited to a morning tea at Basket Range School, along with our friends from Campbelltown State Emergency Service and Woodside Police.

The students had the opportunity to see the emergency vehicles up close and chat to the first responders.

We shared a terrific morning tea - cooked by the students - and each service was presented with a thank you card and a framed painting, painted by the students.

Thank you Basket Range Primary for the opportunity to join you for first responder day.

And just after 9.30pm last night (Friday) both of our appliances responded to a crash on Deviation Rd at Carey Gully, to...
30/05/2026

And just after 9.30pm last night (Friday) both of our appliances responded to a crash on Deviation Rd at Carey Gully, to assist Carey Gully CFS and Stirling CFS.

Both of our appliances were half way to the job when Carey Gully crews, along with SAPOL, arrived on scene and had the job in hand, and we were not required.

We were back at station and heading home before 10pm.

There's a different appliance in our station!!Well, just for Cadet training last night (Friday)We had a visit from Burns...
30/05/2026

There's a different appliance in our station!!

Well, just for Cadet training last night (Friday)

We had a visit from Burnside CFS - Robin, Michael & Tristan - who brought Burnside Hazmat - Hazardous Materials appliance to visit our cadets.

Robin ran the cadets through some basic Hazmat theory - what constitutes a hazardous material and what sort of actions the first responding brigade (such as Basket Range) should be taking if they responded to a hazardous material incident.

Then it was out to the vehicle bay to have a look at the Hazmat appliance and the equipment it carries.

Equipment included protective suits ('splash suits' and gas tight suits') and several different items of monitoring equipment.

Thanks Burnside CFS for coming along!

Today, Sunday 24th May, marks the end of National Volunteers week.The theme for this week has been Your Year to Voluntee...
24/05/2026

Today, Sunday 24th May, marks the end of National Volunteers week.

The theme for this week has been Your Year to Volunteer.

This week is a moment to thank those who already give their time and to invite others to discover how volunteering can create connection, purpose, and lasting positive change.

Joining the CFS is a great way to connect with your community, learn new skills, become part of a great team of people, and achieve something good.

At Basket Range CFS our members range in age from 12 years to over 70, and everything in between!

Just under 50 % are female.

Our members hold a wide range of occupations, from students to bakers, other emergency services personnel, small business owners, engineers, teachers, uni lecturers, truck drivers, tradies, mechanics, executives, retired and many more.

With winter just about upon us, CFS crews are still busy with calls - trees down, vehicle crashes, building fires and much more.

Our training is still each Monday (except public holidays) from 7.30 - 9.30 pm for the Senior members, and 6 - 7.15 pm every second Friday for cadets, and women only training the first Friday of each month from 6.30pm.

If you have considered joining the Basket Range CFS, now is a good time to do so!!

Head along to a training session, or direct message this page for more information.

Just before 8.50 pm tonight, we were responded to reports of a structure fire on Elborough Ave, Uraidla. Both of our ...
21/05/2026

Just before 8.50 pm tonight, we were responded to reports of a structure fire on Elborough Ave, Uraidla. Both of our appliances responded.

Crews from Summertown and Carey Gully had already been responded, with crews from Piccadilly & Norton Summit also responded.

We received further information that the fire was on Range Rd at Basket Range.

We eventually located the fire on Range Rd - which was a bonfire - which was burning in a safe location, with the owners in attendance.

Our services were not required, and all appliances headed back to their respective stations soon after.

Thanks Harriet Berry for the photo.

The first cadet training for this term was held on Friday.We had 13 cadets attend - including two new cadets - welcome A...
04/05/2026

The first cadet training for this term was held on Friday.

We had 13 cadets attend - including two new cadets - welcome Arthur & Ayla!

We started with getting into our PPC - practising getting into all our gear quickly & safely, and checking our buddy, to make sure everything is correct.

Our next exercise involved knapsacks - and an exercise which forms part of the State Cadet Championships coming up in October.

Cadets in teams of 3 needed to put water into 3 knapsacks, then head to a line of cones to hit them with water from the knapsacks.

Once all of the teams had completed the drill, we headed to Basket Range Cricket Club for some hose drill.

Cadets are run fortnightly on a Friday between 6pm & 7.15pm

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7 Burdetts Road
Basket Range, SA
5138

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