Clare CFS

13/10/2026

Stronger together: Women leading resilience 🚒💜

This Australasian Women in Emergency Services Day, we’re celebrating Nicole, Captain of Clare CFS, and all of the incredible women who help strengthen our service and build more resilient communities.

Nicole’s CFS journey began when her father served with Evanston Gardens CFS in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Years later, when her son expressed an interest in joining, Nicole was encouraged to join as well.

From being voted in as Horrocks Group Training Coordinator in 2022 to becoming Clare Brigade Captain in 2023, Nicole continues to challenge herself, develop her skills and support those around her.

For Nicole, one of the most rewarding parts of volunteering is being part of a dynamic team of people from all walks of life who have become a huge part of her life.

Her advice to anyone thinking about joining CFS? “Give it a crack”, you might be surprised by what you discover you’re capable of.

Today, we celebrate Nicole and all the women across the emergency services whose leadership, teamwork and dedication help build resilience in our communities. Together, we’re stronger. 💪

15/09/2026

A Full Mental Health First Aid Course is being held at Clare CFS on 20 & 27 September.

A couple of sessions to learn, share and build the confidence to support a mate when they need it most. 💙🚒

For more information, contact 👉 [email protected]

14/09/2026

🚨 CFS is consolidating our Facebook accounts, and this page will no longer be updated from today - 14 September 2026. 🚨

For warnings and general information, follow our main page – SA Country Fire Service, visit the CFS website, or download the Alert SA app. You can also subscribe to CFS RSS feeds at https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/warnings-restrictions/warnings/rss-feeds/

14/09/2026

Please be advised that today, Monday 14 September, CFS will be conducting testing of its warning system ahead of the upcoming Fire Danger Season. ⚠️

Test warnings and incidents will be going live across our social media accounts, websites and Alert SA. 🚨

These tests help ensure our emergency warning systems are working as they should, so please don’t be alarmed if you see them posted today.

14/09/2026

The original Alert SA bushfires-only app is no longer in service.

There are many ways you can access information from South Australia’s emergency services, including:

- Downloading the current Alert SA app
- Visiting the new Alert SA website
- Checking official emergency services websites
- Monitoring official social media channels
- Listening to one of our emergency broadcast partner radio stations

Visit the new Alert SA website today – www.alert.sa.gov.au

10/09/2026

09/09/2026

Do you recognise this spot?

Smokey is continuing his journey across the state to celebrate 50 years of the South Australian Country Fire Service.

This week, he is spending some time brushing up on his knowledge of the Spencer Gulf with his friend Shakka the Shark. 🦈

Smokey will stay here until a lucky someone finds him and takes him home.

Thank you to the CFS Foundation for supporting Smokey's trip around SA. 🧳🚙

28/08/2026

12/08/2026

Last night at our brigade AGM, a small group of volunteers were recognised for 20 years + service to the Clare CFS Brigade. Congratulations Matt Aucote, Michael Mathew, Pye Gray, John Barp & Mr Hope, thank you all for your outstanding contributions. Clare Brigade Captain, Nicole Heneker was also presented with a 5 year service certificate.

14/07/2026

Want to know more about AusAlert?


With the national AusAlert test happening on 27 July, we're holding free Community Information Events across the state. This is a chance to chat with staff from the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), grab some brochures, and get your questions answered before the test day.


Come along and find out:
What AusAlert is and how it works
What to expect during the national test on 27 July
What phones are compatible


Want to attend a Community Information Session? Register using the QR code in the image of this post, or the link in the comments.

Want to visit a Community Information Display? Just pop past during the times shown in the post image, and we will be there to help.


If you can't make it along, you can learn more and hear what an AusAlert sounds like at ausalert.gov.au