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Dedicated to keeping Bridgewater and surrounds safe, we’re here for you. Our volunteers are a mix of age, gender, skills, backgrounds.

We welcome new volunteers - simply come and meet us at training nights (each Monday at 7pm).

14/10/2026

7:00 pm, Monday. As our siren sounds across Bridgewater, our crews gather for their weekly training.

This week, we were in for a treat! Instead of our usual training session, we visited our colleagues with the red trucks at the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS).

A big thank you to the MFS team for hosting us and sharing insights into their systems, resources and communication procedures.

🤝 Different trucks, one shared mission: keeping our communities safe.

Visits like these help us understand how each other operates and strengthen the teamwork that makes all the difference when we're responding to an emergency together.

Thanks again for a great evening! 🚒

05/10/2026

🔥 Do you know what you’ll do when the Fire Danger Rating goes up?
Bridgewater and Aldgate are getting bushfire ready through the Preparoo Challenge.

In this short video, Alyssa from Activating Bridgewater explains why understanding Fire Danger Ratings and Warnings matters — and why it’s worth making your decisions before a fire starts.

A few minutes now could make a big difference later.
👉 Join the challenge at preparoo.org/sign-up

Prepare for bushfires. One step at a time.

05/09/2026

Three SACFS appliances featuring a unique high-visibility "Battenburg" livery—spotted on European emergency vehicles—have operated in the Mt Lofty Group for years. The Burnside Pumper, Stirling Pumper, and Bridgewater 24P received the pattern to improve safety during crash responses in the fog and rain on the South Eastern Freeway, replacing the standard red side stripe.

With the Stirling Pumper decommissioned ("off the run") and Bridgewater 24P slated for replacement by a new 34P, this marks their final gathering. - Credit Inzain.visuals for the video

01/09/2026

What were we doing last night?

We were refining our skills for when we would need them most!

One scenario was:

A life threatening bleed injury in extreme terrain with limited access/egress.

A situation we have been presented with before on a few occasions.

Everyone's worst nightmare! These situations require impeccable leadership, planning, & high end 1st aid skills.

Realistic scenarios & regular practice is essential.

23/08/2026

Want to know more about how to stay informed before and during a bushfire (or other emergency). Interested in how to set up Alert SA to work best for your family.

Come along to the free session being run by the CFS at your Community Support Hub.

Register on the CFS website.

05/08/2026

Nice to see Mal Biscoe( middle)ex Bridgewater now Goolwa CFS off to Canada for the 2nd visit. Stay safe Mal.

Another photo of younger Mal by the door on the driver side.

30/07/2026

Get a head start to bushfire preparedness. Register now for upcoming workshops that are available in Aldgate this September.

24/07/2026

Australia will test its new national diaster warning system on the 27th July.

It will sound on your phone.

01/07/2026

When it comes to getting up 28 floors with 25kg of gear, most would probably choose the lift. Yet, some of our firefighters will take the stairs - having signed up for the Melbourne Stair Climb. Show your support to our crew by making a donation (link in first comment), and by sharing this post in your networks. All proceeds will go to crisis support and cancer research. Thank you!

30/06/2026

Due to severe weather the Op Shop is closed for today.

Address

2 Shannon Road
Bridgewater, SA
5155

Telephone

0438560035

Website

https://www.bridgewatercfs.org.au/

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