Summertown & Districts CFS Brigade

Crew from Summertown have been involved in deployments to WA and KI already this fire season. Outstanding work from all concerned

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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!

Fire restrictions in the Mt Lofty Ranges ends at midnight tonight (Wednesday).

From Thursday, there are no CFS restrictions on burning in the open.

However, if you are ready to undertake a burn off, think carefully before you light up.

The lack of rainfall means the vegetation is extremely dry - don't be fooled by the cooler conditions or the light drizzle that keeps teasing us - it won't take much for a fire to go where you may not want it to go.

Before you light your burn, consider the following:

Check the weather forecast, particularly for wind

Ensure you have sufficient water on hand

Ensure enough people are present on site from time of ignition to extinguishment

Advise your neighbours

Don't try and burn more area than you can control with the people and equipment available

If burning land area, avoid lighting up from the bottom of a hill and 'let it rip' (A good way to for your fire to spread beyond your control)

Be mindful of embers - vegetation is very dry, and embers from the main fire (even if small) may travel and set fire to nearby vegetation.

If your fire escapes (or you are concerned it might) call 000 early - a smaller fire is much easier to deal with than a big one!

Above all, be safe with your burning.

Are you prepared for a bushfire?

Yes? Sort of? Maybe? OMG No!!!!

Don’t stress - come along to 'Breakfast with Fire' hosted by the Basket Range CFS.

Ignite your day – Enjoy a sizzling egg & bacon breakfast and learn about bushfire preparedness and resilience.

Sunday 18th February

Free breakfast from 9 am, bushfire preparedness session 10am - 11 am

CFS Community Engagement Officer and Adelaide Hills Community resilience officer will be there to provide information.

Activities for the kids, have a close up look at our fire appliances and equipment, and an opportunity to chat to our firefighters.

RSVP to [email protected] or via https://www.facebook.com/events/732956015460521

Supported by Basket Range Hall and Adelaide Hills Council

Bushfire Ready? A range of information sessions are run by the CFS Community Engagement teams both in person and online. See attachment for further information.

Our neighbours at Summertown CFS have a stall at the Uraidla Show, selling fresh apple juice - freshly pressed - come and support them!

5 bins of Ashton Valley Fresh apples ready to be pressed for fresh juice sales at the Uraidla and Summertown Country Show . All proceeds go towards our Summertown & Districts CFS Brigade. Come and find us by the show hall near the main stage.

Yesterday we celebrated and remembered the life of Brian Hannaford, a Summertown EFS/CFS member for over 50 years. To support the family and Brian's wishes for the funeral, the brigade was able to give Brian one last ride on the old Summertown Blitz firetruck as well as a guard of honour. The service was attended by many CFS members past and present from his Summertown brigade, East Torrens group and across the Region.

Thanks to SA CFS Promotions Unit for the photos.

New truck and new members. We've just had delivery of our brand new Summertown 14 appliance. We'll be testing out all the new features and getting familiar with it over the next few weeks ready for the summer season.

We're also open for new members. If you're keen to meet new people, support your community and ready to learn a range of new skills, please get in touch (0428390149). You're also welcome to visit our station from 7.30pm on Mondays if you'd just like to ask a few questions.

With the return of the Uraidla and Summertown Country Show, we'll be back pressing fresh apples for juice again next Sunday as our main fundraiser for the year. Available by the cup or 2L bottle. All fruit donated by Ashton Valley Fresh.