Mt Torrens Country Fire Service

25/08/2026

🔥 What do we do on Tuesday nights, you ask? 🚒

Winter can make training a little more challenging with the dark nights, but that hasn’t stopped us! Over the past few months, we’ve been busy practising structure fire drills, drafting, relay pumping and much more.

Now, with fire season getting closer, we’re already turning our attention to hose drills and getting those skills sharp! 💦🔥

It’s never too early to start preparing for fire season, and we’re finding that this repetitive practice is helping us build confidence, improve our skills and work more efficiently as a team.

Tuesday nights = training nights! 💪🚒

17/08/2026

🚨🚨 SIREN TESTING CHANGE! 🚨🚨
PLEASE READ & SHARE 🚒

We’re changing the way we test our community siren on Tuesday nights at 7:00pm.

📢 From now on, the siren will wail by going UP and DOWN 3 times.

This new testing pattern will align with what you can expect to hear if the siren is activated during an emergency.

The siren is tested every Tuesday at 7:00pm. At all other times, if you hear the siren, it means there is a potential threat to our community.

The siren is intentionally very loud so it can alert as many people as possible throughout the town and surrounding areas.

Changing our testing pattern gives everyone in the community the opportunity to become familiar with the sound and understand what to listen for if our town is ever in immediate danger.

🗣️ Please help us spread the word!
Not everyone follows social media or receives the Community Link newsletter, so please speak with your neighbours, family, friends and other community members to make sure they’re aware of the change.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

🚒 Thank you for helping us keep our community informed 🚒

09/08/2026

Sandbags available from the front of the station.

18/07/2026

Please help share to neighbours and community members who may not be aware of the upcoming testing that will occur.

Monday 27th July 1:30pm (ACST)

📱 Heads up South Australia!

At 1:30 pm ACST (SA local time) on Monday 27 July, compatible mobile devices across South Australia may receive the AusAlert national test notification.

The test alert will make compatible devices vibrate and play a loud siren-like sound, even if your device is on silent or do not disturb. It will clearly identify itself as a TEST and no action is required.

AusAlert is a new national emergency messaging system being developed by the Commonwealth Government to help deliver critical warning information during emergencies.

For more information, visit www.AusAlert.gov.au

09/07/2026

Monday 27th July - 1:30pm (ACST)
AusAlert testing occurring.

The Australian Government will be conducting a national test of the new AusAlert emergency warning system on Monday 27 July 2026 at 1:30pm (ACST).

During the test, a Critical AusAlert will be sent to compatible mobile phones, tablets and smart watches across Australia. Devices will vibrate, emit a loud siren-like sound for approximately 10 seconds, and display a test message. This alert will sound even if your device is set to silent or Do Not Disturb. No action is required.

AusAlert is Australia's new national emergency warning system and will be used to deliver fast, targeted warnings during emergencies such as bushfires, floods, severe storms and other significant incidents. The national test is being undertaken to ensure the system is ready before it becomes operational later this year.

We encourage everyone to be aware of the test to avoid unnecessary concern and to share this information with family, friends and neighbours

For more information visit: https://www.ausalert.gov.au/alerts-explained/national-test?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23970755007&gclid=CjwKCAjw6rfSBhAqEiwA_yocplwZkVgcUQINXV54EsPTfpOj3PT2zpH5Jk1BnueC97C9urvOc_Ht9BoCNDYQAvD_BwE -of-national-test

10/06/2026

Tuesday night we joined other brigades within the Gumeracha group for an informative night regarding mental health and su***de prevention.

We appreciate Sean from the Shaka Project for his time presenting.

Sean from the Shaka Project gave an informative presentation at the Kersbrook club rooms to the Gumeracha Group CFS Brigades last night.

It was a very informative night, with helpful information regarding mental health and su***de prevention.

Kersbrook CFS was honoured to host for our fellow group brigades Gumeracha, Operations Brigade, Birdwood, Cudlee Creek, Forreston, Gumeracha, Hermitage, Mt Torrens and Paracombe.

This was an exceĺlent presentation and a good reminder to check in with loved ones, friends and family.
And another great opportunity to interact with our fellow buddy brigade members.

10/06/2026

Today, on Thank a First Responder Day, we'd like to take a moment to thank the families behind our volunteers.

When the pager sounds, it can mean leaving a family dinner, stepping away from children, getting out of bed in the middle of the night, or putting personal plans on hold to help someone in need.

Our families make sacrifices too. They support us, encourage us, and understand when we have to leave at the drop of a hat to answer the call.

To the partners, children, parents, relatives, and friends who stand behind our members—thank you. Your support allows us to serve and protect our community, and we couldn't do it without you.

❤️ From all of us, thank you for being part of the team.

30/04/2026

Today is the first day out of Fire Danger Season! 🔥🚒
However please monitor conditions and check the CFS website before starting any burns.

YOUR BURN PILE CAN WAIT

Your awareness and actions will help prevent any unwanted fires. 🔥

⚠️ Elevated Fire Weather Forecast for Tomorrow ⚠️

While tomorrow officially marks the end of the Fire Danger Season, dry conditions remain across the state and continue to pose an increased fire risk.

This week alone, our volunteers have responded to more than 14 grass fires across the state, highlighting how quickly fires can start and spread.

🔥 With the risk still in the landscape, please take caution and remain vigilant when conducting any activity involving fire.

If conducting a burn, ensure a responsible person is in attendance at all times, water or a suitable fire extinguisher is available, and regularly check once the fire is extinguished to ensure it hasn't reignited. Ensure you follow any local restrictions or guidelines.

Your actions can help prevent unwanted fires and keep our communities safe.