McLaren Flat SA Country Fire Service

01/11/2026

An important reminder this time of year from a neighbouring brigade.

29/10/2026

The ‘new’ member posts keep coming in 2026 and we aren’t done yet! 🧑‍🚒

Welcome Ben! Ben joined us in April and has been a regular and keen participant at training ever since. He had to wait until last weekend to do the Basic Firefighting course that now allows him to respond to incidents on our truck. Ben may not be as young as the other new members that have joined this year, but he still brings plenty of energy and a keen attitude to learn and get involved. This has encouraged all of us at the brigade a great deal! You may recognise Ben from other posts on Facebook holding a paint brush or roller showing what he does when he is not being a firefighter! We look forward to working by your side Ben! 🧯🔥

28/10/2026

Thanks to Kangarilla Country Fire Service for hosting us for a joint brigade training session 🧑‍🚒🚒

22/10/2026

Welcome to our newest and youngest member Jayda! Jayda joined us as a cadet from Seaford CFS after her family moved into the area. Recently she turned 18 which now makes her a Firefighter in our Brigade. Jayda is an impressive young lady bringing her energy, keenness to learn and a great ability to focus on the task at hand. It is a pleasure to welcome you Jayda to our brigade. Thanks to Seaford Country Fire Service for the training and skills you gave Jayda.

15/10/2026

If you see smoke in the Kuitpo area today this will likely be the reason.

🔥 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 🔥
ForestrySA will conduct residue burn operations within the Kuitpo forest reserve today (Thursday 15 October 2026). The location of the operation is the Kuitpo Headquarters plantation, close to Brookman and Harvey Roads out of Meadows. Smoke will be visible in the area over the coming days.
Prescribed and residue burning plays an important role in managing fuel loads and supporting forest health. These activities will continue through the spring period as part of ongoing forest and fire management. We will continue to update with dates and locations as they are scheduled.
🔗 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://www.forestrysa.com.au/forest.../fire-management/
Thank you for your understanding

30/09/2026

A prescribed burn is planned at Mt Bold Reservoir Reserve in the Mt Lofty Ranges on Wednesday 30 September, weather conditions permitting.

The prescribed burn will start at 11:00am and is likely to be completed by 6:00pm. Flames and smoke may be visible within the burn area for several days.

◾The area to be burnt is 88.6 hectares in the northeastern section of the reserve.
◾The burn is to reduce the risks of bushfire to the adjacent community of Mylor and secondly to revitalise some aging heathy woodland that supports the nationally threatened Chestnut rumped Heath Wren and Southern Brown Bandicoot.
◾Nearby Todd Road will be impacted by smoke.
◾Publicly-accessible areas of Mount Bold Reservoir Reserve will remain open to visitors.

National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia (NPWS) crews will remain on site until safe.

NPWS conducts a statewide program of prescribed burns to reduce the spread and intensity of bushfires, protect communities and enhance biodiversity.

Prescribed burning is just one tool used to reduce fuel loads across strategic areas of public and private land.

Prescribed burns will only be carried out when it is deemed safe to do so and may be cancelled at short notice.

For the most up-to-date information and to find a list of planned prescribed burns, visit the DEW website: https://bit.ly/saprescribedburns

You can also sign up for updates on prescribed burns straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/signupforfiresidenews

With: SA Country Fire Service | SA Water| Forestry SA | Landscape SA

05/09/2026

Today our flag is at half-mast to mourn the passing of Bert.

Our deepest condolences are extended to Bert’s family, friends, fellow CFS members especially those at Seaford Country Fire Service and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Remembering Albert “Bert” Fell

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our much-loved member and friend, Albert “Bert” Fell.

For more than 50 years, Bert proudly served with the SA Country Fire Service, dedicating countless hours to his brigade, his fellow members, and the community he cared so deeply about.

Bert was one of a kind — a true character who could always be relied upon to bring a smile, share a story, or entertain us with one of his famous siren noises. His kindness, good humour, reliability and unwavering commitment made him a valued member of our CFS family.

While we mourn his passing, we also celebrate the incredible legacy he leaves behind. Generations of members have had the privilege of knowing Bert, working alongside him and calling him a friend.

Thank you, Bert, for more than 50 years of service, friendship and memories. Your contribution to our brigade and community will never be forgotten.

Our deepest condolences are extended to Bert’s family, friends, fellow CFS members and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Rest easy, Bert. 🚒❤️

Funeral arrangements will be advised when available.

02/09/2026

If you’ve gone past our station the last few days you might have noticed a new addition. We have had a flagpole installed 🇦🇺 It has solar lighting so the flag can remain up 24/7 so our volunteers don’t need to raise and lower the flag everyday.

It is fitting that today is Austalian National Flag Day 🇦🇺 to commemorate the first Australian Flag raised for Federation 125 years ago.

A great job by Adelaide Flagpole Services with the installation. The generous giving at our fundraisers over the last few years has paid for this flagpole. Thanks to everyone that has given 💰or bought a sausage ❤️

05/08/2026

Wishing our previous Captain Steve and the others travelling with him, a safe and successful deployment to British Columbia.

24/05/2026

📹 A big thank you to the team at Betty Blue Electrical and Air Conditioning for the fantastic job installing our new CCTV cameras here at the station! 🙌

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If you're looking for a reliable, local electrician, we'd highly recommend giving them a call. 👍

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