Tanunda CFS

19/10/2026

A fantastic performance from our four Tanunda Brigade cadets at the recent SA Cadet Firefighting Championships! Four of our cadets applied and were selected to compete at the championships in Pt Hugh’s. Although all placed on separate teams, they represented themselves professionally and our brigade with pride. Their hard work and dedication during weeks of extra training paid off, and they had a great time making new friends and putting their skills to the test.

We are incredibly proud of them — our future firefighters!

LtR D’Artagnan Molineux, Emily Hooper, Paul McKenzie & Tia Knott

17/10/2026

Today we responded to a large pine tree blocking the entire road. Great team work to cut, remove and clean the road promptly. Thanks to Gawler SES for their assistance.

27/09/2026

Looking for something to do today? Head to the Nuriootpa CFS Brigade station for their open day starting at 10am.
Lots of displays and demos & of course featuring the Tanunda CFS “house fire” game!

25/09/2026

Training this week was looking at boosters. Something we don’t do often, however it’s great to refresh our skills. Also gave us a chance to play with our ground monitor and using the trucks pump to transition from water sources (tank to booster).

23/08/2026

This past week at Tanunda we got to try a few different things! Two of our members had expressed interest in wearing Breathing Apparatus, so we gave them the opportunity to try a set on with the guidance of some of our other operators.

Then, we held an extra training night, visiting Nuriootpa CFS Brigade to observe their RCR training in action. They even involved our members, asking us to secure the roof of the vehicle and assist in removing the occupant (dummy) from the vehicle.
It was a great opportunity to learn! Thank you to Nuri for having us!

Warning, some of the photos may be triggering for some people. They have purposefully been placed at the end of the photos.

29/07/2026

Tonight’s question:
How many uses does a salvage sheet have?

Turns out a lot!

Apart from the red and green for BA jobs, salvage sheets can become a water diversion, water dam and a HAZMAT decontamination pond.
Other uses are to cover houses & items from water damage.

After practicing the various folds and uses, we were given the challenge of turning the salvage sheet over without anyone stepping off.
Final challenge: flipping over a tiny tarp with 5 members.
This exercise highlights the importance of teamwork and communication.

15/07/2026

What do we do when it’s too cold outside?

We were given a “pager message” with a map and a few small pieces of information. Crews worked together to navigate the scenario and think of all possible aspects of scene safety and incident management from the point of view from a crew leader and members including the initial approach through to the completion of the “incident”.

14/07/2026

If you still have questions about the upcoming Aus Alert test on the 27th of July or would like to know more information, follow the link and register to attend the public information session.

AusAlert community information session - Nuriootpa, Thursday 16 July.

The Australian Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency, is introducing AusAlert, Australia’s new national emergency messaging system.

SAFECOM is hosting a free community information session in Nuriootpa to help local residents, businesses, community groups and service providers understand what AusAlert is, how it works, and what to expect.

Session details:
WHERE: Nuriootpa Soldiers Memorial Hall, 46 Murray Street, Nuriootpa
WHEN: Thursday 16 July 2026 | 3:15 pm to 5:15 pm

The session will include a presentation, opportunity to ask questions, and information to take away. Staff from the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission will be available to speak with attendees.

Topics will include:
• What AusAlert is and how it works
• What a Critical Alert is
• What to expect during the national test on 27 July
• What compatible mobile devices may do when the test alert is sent

Register for the Nuriootpa information session here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nuriootpa-ausalert-community-information-session-tickets-1993307008922

About the test on 27 July:
There will be a nationwide test of Australia's new emergency warning system on Monday 27 July at 1.30pm ACST. It will arrive on every compatible mobile phone and smart watch as a loud Critical Alert, even if that device is set to silent or Do Not Disturb. Each device will play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. Devices will vibrate and an AusAlert message will appear on device screens. It will clearly say it is a test.
There will be no emergency and no action will be required.

Find our more at the AusAlert website:
https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

13/07/2026

What did you get up to on the weekend? Recently the members here at Tanunda held a working bee to get the station ship shape for another year. From little jobs like making sure the bins are empty through to cleaning the truck bay & gardening, many hands make light work!

11/07/2026

Recently here at Tanunda we held our AGM.
It is a great opportunity to not only carry out a formal meeting - with this year being an election year - but also reflect and celebrate all the brigade and its members have achieved over the last 12 months.

Congratulations to all members elected into positions for the next 2 years, and to all members we celebrated achievements with!