Tag: CFS
Danger season wraps up
WATTLE Range community members have been commended for their vigilance throughout the warmer months, as the Fire Danger Season came to an end in...
Community keeps Penola group busy
THE Penola Men's Shed is seeing one of its busiest periods to date, with members saying orders from the public and community organisations are...
Regional firies join fight
A CONTINGENT of South East Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers recently returned from deployment in Victoria where they helped combat fires raging in the...
Regional grass fire keeps CFS crews on alert
A GRASSFIRE midway between Millicent and Penola was extinguished on Friday night but required patrolling by volunteer fire-fighters over the weekend.
The fire at Monbulla...
Grass fire threatens windfarm
GIANT wind turbines worth several million dollars were undamaged by fires on the surrounding grazing land at German Flat near Tantanoola over the weekend.
The...
Grassfire prompts fire warning
A GRASSFIRE at Mount McIntyre has prompted a safety warning from local Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers as the mercury is expected to soar...
Dedicated community man’s efforts recognised
ROBBIE Stewart's dedication to his home community of Kalangadoo has been recognised with the Sorby Adams Ward Australia Day citizen of the year accolade.
Mr...
Firefighters on alert as temperature soars
Kalangadoo and Mount McIntyre CFS bridgades responded to a grassfire on private property around 5.30pm on Monday.
Also attending the scene were two fire bombers,...
Fire volunteers kept busy
COUNTRY Fire Service (CFS) volunteers in the region were busy over the weekend as they battled several serious grass fires, which threatened homes near...
Country fire brigades gifted defibrillators
TARPEENA and Kalangadoo Country Fire Service brigades have received a special Christmas present thanks to the generosity of Timberlink.
The Tarpeena manufacturing facility has donated...
Volunteer firefighters back in South East after answering call for help
FIVE volunteer Country Fire Service firefighters have returned home after being deployed to the fire emergency in Queensland.
Rodney Virgo, Jason Watts, Wade Chant, Kaylene...
Volunteer firefighters happy to be alive
REGIONAL volunteer firefighters on-board a charter plane are lucky to have escaped serious injury following a dramatic incident at the Mount Gambier Airport.
Five volunteer...
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Galloping to the top
In a picture perfect finish Millicent Pony Club's Stacey Edwards has made history, winning the inaugural small pony National Pony Racing Series.
The series...
