Gumeracha Operations Brigade - SA CFS

02/06/2026

This warning has been cancelled. Please refer to the Bureau of Meteorology warnings list, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia

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The Bureau of Meteorology has updated a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨 parts of Mount Lofty Ranges, Flinders, Mid North, Murraylands and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:39 pm CST on Tuesday 2 June 2026

Damaging wind gusts continuing for the Mount Lofty and Flinders Ranges this evening.

Weather Situation: Damaging westerly wind gusts are forecast to continue for the Mt Lofty and Flinders ranges this evening, as a deep low near Tasmania continues to create a pressure squeeze.

For the MOUNT LOFTY and FLINDERS RANGES: DAMAGING WESTERLY WIND GUSTS with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are likely to continue, easing later this evening.

A separate warning for ABNORMALLY HIGH TIDES is also current for parts of the coast. For more details, refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Burra, Arkaroola and Peterborough.

Safety advice

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm
📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500
📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

⚠️ Warning: https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

This warning has been updated. Please refer to the latest version. For the latest Bureau of Meteorology warnings, visit https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts?stateName=South%20Australia

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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Severe Weather Warning ⚠️ for DAMAGING WINDS 💨 for Adelaide Metropolitan, Mount Lofty Ranges, West Coast, Lower Eyre Peninsula, Eastern Eyre Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Flinders, Mid North, Kangaroo Island, Upper South East, Lower South East and parts of Riverland, Murraylands, North West Pastoral and North East Pastoral districts.

Issued at 4:29 am Central Standard Time on Monday 1 June 2026

Damaging winds to affect South Australia from later this morning.

Weather Situation: A strong cold front will sweep across the state today bringing isolated damaging wind gusts to much of the state. A deep low pressure system will follow this afternoon bringing a broader damaging wind risk over western parts of the state, extending eastwards to the Adelaide region as well as central and southeastern parts during Monday evening as the low passes to the south of Adelaide overnight.

DAMAGING WIND GUSTS to 90 km/h are possible across western and central parts of the state from late Monday morning, including Adelaide and the Mt Lofty Ranges.

DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with gusts to 100 km/h become likely about the West Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula during Monday afternoon, extending to the remainder of the warning area, including Adelaide and the southeast, during Monday evening.

DAMAGING WINDS are expected to ease over coastal and low lying areas, including Adelaide, during Tuesday morning, and then gradually ease over the Flinders Ranges and Mt Lofty Ranges during Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Locations which may be affected include Adelaide, Port Lincoln, Strathalbyn, Maitland, Whyalla, Mount Gambier, Ceduna and Port Augusta.

Safety advice

* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees;

* Secure or put away loose items around your property.

* Stay indoors, away from windows, while conditions are severe.

⛈️ For storm preparation tips, visit ses.sa.gov.au/storm

📞 For emergency SES storm or flood assistance, call 132 500

📞 For life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)

https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/severe-weather-warning/IDS21037

29/05/2026

📢 SCBA Update – Important Information for All Members

SOP 10.5 – Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) has been updated, with the minimum cylinder pressure increasing from 170 bar to 250 bar.

As a result of this change, the following documents have also been revised and are now available:

🔥 Fire Ground Practice (FGP)
• FGP 8.1.1 – Donning SCBA
• FGP 8.9.1 – High Pressure Test
• FGP 8.9.2 – Low Air Warning Whistle Test

🛠️ Skills Maintenance Drill
• Skills Maintenance Drill No. 3 (Dräger Apparatus)

All personnel involved in the use, maintenance, and testing of SCBA equipment are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these updates and ensure they are working to the latest procedures.

Please refer to the updated documents on the CFS Volunteer Portal for full details.

20/05/2026

Want to help support our amazing CFS volunteers?
CFS Foundation is a participant in Drakes Supermarkets Community Dollars Program!

You can financially support our foundation when you shop at Drakes Supermarkets. It is easy, all you have to do is scan your barcode.

1. Download the myDrakes app
2. Type in your mobile number
3. Verify your code
4. Go to Community Dollars and choose Adelaide Pets Alive! Incorporated
5. Scan your barcode at the cashier

Thank you to Drakes Supermarkets for your support!
This program is exclusive to SA and QLD.

That’s it! A simple way to make a real difference.

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19/05/2026

This week is National Volunteer Week for 2026.

We thought we would highlight some of our great volunteers this week.

Louise is a 24 year veteran with the CFS. She is a quiet achiever who likes to laugh a bit at training, however she gets pretty serious when the chips are down.

In the last couple of years, Lousie has been on multiple deployments for thw Wilmington and Deep Creek Fires.

She used her years of experience to great effect both times, as an Air Operations Assistant, Driver, Computer Operator and Communications guru.

Below, Louise is operating our radios at Gumeracha Group Base.

Louise is also often quietly behind the scenes updating this page, which really helps the brigade and our community.