South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission

14/10/2026

The 2026 South Australian Emergency Services Awards were held on Wednesday 7 October, recognising the outstanding contributions of people across our emergency services and associated organisations who help keep South Australian communities safe.

This year’s recipients included volunteers and staff, from SA Country Fire Service, SA State Emergency Service, South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, Surf Life Saving SA, and Volunteer Marine Rescue South Australia — as well as SAFECOM’s very own Janet Halls! 👏

Congratulations to all the 2026 award recipients, and thank you for your outstanding service, dedication and commitment to your community.

12/10/2026

🧡 Stronger together: Women leading resilience.

Today, on Australasian Women in Emergencies Day, we’re celebrating the women who help build safer, more resilient communities across South Australia.

Across the SA Country Fire Service, SA State Emergency Service, South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service, South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission, and our wider emergency management community, women bring skills, experience, and leadership to every part of our sector.

From responding to fires, storms, floods, and rescues, to planning, community education, communications, logistics, public information, work health and safety, mental health and wellbeing, relief and recovery, your contributions make a difference before, during, and after emergencies.

This year’s theme reminds us of the strength of working together, learning from one another and supporting women to lead — in every role and at every level.

To all the women who work, volunteer and study across our sector: thank you for your dedication, your expertise and the difference you make every day. 🧡

05/10/2026

Good work behind the scenes helps emergency services do their best work when it matters.

We’re recruiting at SAFECOM. Our purpose is to unify and strengthen South Australia’s emergency services, working with people across the sector to support a more resilient state. We value service, collaboration and sharing knowledge, and we’re looking for someone who wants to bring those qualities to their work.

Interested? View the vacancy and apply: https://bit.ly/4jGDOuc

16/09/2026

The SA Country Fire Service is testing its warning system today, Wednesday, 16 September, ahead of the Fire Danger Season.

Most Alert SA users will not receive a notification, as test incidents and warnings are being placed in remote or offshore locations for internal system testing. If you do not receive a test notification, please do not be concerned.

If you do see a warning or notification marked "TEST ONLY", please disregard it. These messages are part of planned system testing; no action is required.

Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure emergency warning systems are functioning as intended.

Reminder: Please be advised that today, Wednesday 16 September, CFS will be conducting a second round of 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, website and Alert SA. These test warnings will likely go unnoticed by the public and there is no action required from community members.

If you do see a test warning, please don’t be alarmed. These tests help ensure our emergency warning systems are working as they should.

13/09/2026

An important update about changes to Alert SA.

Today is the last day of the original Alert SA bushfires-only app – it will stop operating tonight.

The current multi-hazard Alert SA app (version 3.6.0) continues to operate and remains South Australia's trusted source of emergency services public information and warnings.

You can also view incidents and warnings at www.alert.sa.gov.au.

Please share this reminder with friends and family who may still be using the older, bushfires-only app.

Today is the last day of the original Alert SA bushfires-only app – it will stop operating tonight.

The current multi-hazard Alert SA app continues to operate and remains South Australia's trusted source of emergency services public information and warnings.

You can also view incidents and warnings at www.alert.sa.gov.au.

Please share this reminder with friends and family who may still be using the older, bushfires-only app.

24/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and submissions.

Your ideas and lived experiences will help refresh the SA Disaster Resilience Strategy (2026-2030).

We appreciate your contribution.

21/08/2026

Closes at 5pm - last chance to have your say!

The YourSAy survey for the refresh of South Australia’s Disaster Resilience Strategy (2026–2030) closes today. This is your final opportunity to share your views on how we can better prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters across South Australia.

Click on the link in the comments, submit your response before it closes, and help shape a more resilient future for our state.

21/08/2026

If you're looking to purchase your first Farm Fire Unit (FFU), follow these steps:

Step 1 - REGISTER with the CFS - Before applying for a grant, you'll need to be registered as a CFS farm fire unit (FFU).

To register, click on the link - https://sacountryfireservice.snapforms.com.au/form/ffu-registration

Step 2 - APPLY - Once you're registered, you can apply for the grant to help with the cost of your first FFU.

To apply, click on the link: https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/plan-prepare/business-farms/farm-fire-units/grants/

The SA Country Fire Service will only automatically accept registrations for vehicles up to and including MR classification that are fit for purpose.

20/08/2026

Last chance to share your ideas and help shape the refresh of SA Disaster Resilience Strategy (2026-2030).

We’re inviting South Australians to contribute their insights and lived experiences to ensure the Strategy reflects the diversity of our communities.

Have your say - click in the comments for the survey.

17/08/2026

From neighbourhoods to regions — your views matter.

Every community across South Australia has its own experiences, strengths, and challenges when it comes to disasters. There is no single perspective — and that’s why it’s important we hear a wide range of voices.

We’re inviting South Australians to share their insights, ideas, and lived experiences to help refresh the SA Disaster Resilience Strategy (2026-2030).

Whether you live in a metropolitan area, a regional town, or a remote community — your perspective matters. Your input will help ensure the Strategy reflects the diversity of our state and supports communities in ways that are meaningful, practical, and inclusive.

Because stronger resilience comes from listening to many voices.

Click on the link in the comments for the survey.