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SA Country Fire Service Station

Morphett Vale

Information on this station was last updated on Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Morphett Vale Station
Morphett Vale Station     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Morphett Vale 34P
Morphett Vale 34P     -     Picture by Adelaide Emergency Media
Morphett Vale Pumper
Morphett Vale Pumper     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Morphett Vale QRV
Morphett Vale QRV     -     Picture by Adelaide Emergency Media

Comments On Station Group Base for Mawson Group

Station Information
Region : Region 1
Group : Mawson Group
Established: 1944

Contact Information
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Physical Location Doctors Road, Hackham SA
CFS Map Book Map: MLR 120C, 755090
UBD Map: 186, Q9
GPS Latitude: -35.136682 Longitude: 138.535930
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8382 8489
Postal Address PO Box 2014 , Hackham SA 5163
Internet Site SACFS Morphett Vale
E-mail Morphett Vale CFS - mvcfsenquiry@gmail.com

How To Join
Training Occurs Every Monday 9.30 am-12.00 pm and 7:30pm-10:00 pm
Advice to Recruits Please attend Station any training night. There may be a waiting list
Advice to Cadets Cadets meet at station every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Vehicles & Appliances
Morphett Vale 34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S788AQE
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
Medical Oxygen
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thermal Imaging Camera
Morphett Vale Pumper Medium Pumper
Make and Model: Iveco Eurocargo
Water Capacity: 1800 Litres
Foam Quantity: 60 Litres
Registration Number: S804AQE
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Lighting
Generator
Chainsaw: 1
PPV Fan
Medical Oxygen
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thermal Imaging Camera
Specialist Equipment: Reciprocating saw
Morphett Vale QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Holden Rodeo
Water Capacity: 300 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: WYV949
Equipment: Chainsaw: 1
GPS
Thermal Imaging Camera

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : EMA - Enhanced Mutual Aid
Natural Disasters - Storm Damage / Flooding
Fires - Other - Car, Rubbish and Other fires
Fires - Rural - Grass Fires, Bush Fires
Fires - Structure - House / Factory / Shed Fires
 
Specialist Equipment : Breathing Apparatus - 8 sets
BA Compressor - 1 unit(s)
Chainsaw - 3 saw(s)
Defibrillator - 2 unit(s)
Floating Pump - 1 unit(s)
Firefighting Foam - 320 Litres
Portable Generator - 1 unit(s)
GPS - 2 unit(s)
Portable flood lighting - 1 set(s)
Medical Oxygen equipment - 2 set(s)
Specialist Equipment - 1 unit - Reciprocating saw kit
Thermal Imaging Camera - 3 unit(s)
 
Response Area Includes : Grasslands - Grasslands
Hills & Mountains - Hills & Mountains
Hospital / Nursing Home - Hospitals and Aged Care facilities
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
Metropolitan - Major City and Suburban areas
National Parks - National Park areas
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 134 & 135
VHF Radio Channel: 1, 30, 32
UHF CB Radio Channel: 9

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2022-23 - 255 Responses
Accidental Operation Of Alarm, Human Activity Simulated Cond. - 762 1 0.39% 1 Hrs 0.01%
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities - 765 7 2.75% 31 Hrs 0.23%
Alarm Activation Due To Aerosol Use (Hair Spray, Insecticides) - 767 2 0.78% 18 Hrs 0.14%
Alarm Activation Due To Poor Building Maint-Dust,Cobwebs,Insects - 766 1 0.39% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Alarm Activation Due To Steam, Shower, Bath, Sauna, Urn/Kettle - 768 1 0.39% 6 Hrs 0.05%
Alarm Operates Due To Extreme Weather Conditions - 702 3 1.18% 171 Hrs 1.29%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 1 0.39% 4 Hrs 0.03%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction - 739 5 1.96% 28 Hrs 0.21%
Animal Rescue 2 0.78% 24 Hrs 0.18%
Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment 1 0.39% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Assist Other Agencies 12 4.71% 910 Hrs 6.86%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 8 3.14% 598 Hrs 4.51%
Building Fire 10 3.92% 424 Hrs 3.20%
Building Fire - Content Only 5 1.96% 442 Hrs 3.33%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 17 6.67% 629 Hrs 4.74%
Building Fire - Structure Only 4 1.57% 32 Hrs 0.24%
Building Weakend Or Collapsed 3 1.18% 16 Hrs 0.12%
Cooking Fumes (Toast Or Foodstuffs) - 756 2 0.78% 15 Hrs 0.11%
Cover Assignment 5 1.96% 3,269 Hrs 24.65%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 4 1.57% 7 Hrs 0.05%
Dumpster Or Other Outside Trash 1 0.39% 4 Hrs 0.03%
Ems - Exluding Vehicle Accident 1 0.39% 321 Hrs 2.42%
Failure To Notify When Testing Or Incorrect Test By Service Comp - 763 1 0.39% 11 Hrs 0.08%
Fip - Reset Prior To Arrival By Management - 730 1 0.39% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Flood 7 2.75% 292 Hrs 2.20%
Good Intent Call 12 4.71% 300 Hrs 2.26%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 9 3.53% 463 Hrs 3.49%
Hazardous Material 1 0.39% 9 Hrs 0.07%
Heat From Short Circuit (Wiring) 1 0.39% 6 Hrs 0.05%
High Angle/Vertical Rescue 1 0.39% 16 Hrs 0.12%
Investigation (Smoke) 3 1.18% 233 Hrs 1.76%
Lock Out 2 0.78% 128 Hrs 0.97%
Mailbox, Bbq, Gas Bottle, Playground 1 0.39% 12 Hrs 0.09%
Malicious False Alarm - Or Mischevious Damage To Mcp Or Det/Spkl - 711 9 3.53% 54 Hrs 0.41%
Medical Assist 3 1.18% 425 Hrs 3.20%
Minor Fuel Or Oil Spill 1 0.39% 40 Hrs 0.30%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 2 0.78% 50 Hrs 0.38%
Mobile Property Fire - Passenger Vehicle 4 1.57% 15 Hrs 0.11%
Odour Or Gas Leak 3 1.18% 160 Hrs 1.21%
Other (Outside Fire) 6 2.35% 239 Hrs 1.80%
Other Assistance 6 2.35% 256 Hrs 1.93%
Power Line Down 1 0.39% 5 Hrs 0.04%
Prescribed Burn 1 0.39% 4 Hrs 0.03%
Public Service 1 0.39% 261 Hrs 1.97%
Rubbish Bin 2 0.78% 219 Hrs 1.65%
Rubbish Fire 7 2.75% 851 Hrs 6.42%
Rubbish, Refuse Or Waste - Abandoned Outside 1 0.39% 42 Hrs 0.32%
Scrub And Grass Fire 2 0.78% 265 Hrs 2.00%
Severe Weather And Natural Disaster 4 1.57% 93 Hrs 0.70%
Steam Vapour, Fog Or Dust Thought To Be Smoke 1 0.39% 25 Hrs 0.19%
Tree Down 40 15.69% 607 Hrs 4.58%
Tree Fire 1 0.39% 3 Hrs 0.02%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 14 5.49% 792 Hrs 5.97%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 2 0.78% 35 Hrs 0.26%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 8 3.14% 392 Hrs 2.96%
Water Removal 1 0.39% 4 Hrs 0.03%
Total Incidents for 2022-23 255 13,263 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 235 9247 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 268 15715 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 301 16312 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 238 9995 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 249 7698 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 312 3671 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 266 3432 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 223 4412 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 297 15222 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 256 6470 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 315 11032 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 309 3327 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 350 14433 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 405 4658 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 409 3725 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 460 8281 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 300 4706 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 347 2872 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 343 3052 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 354 5323 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 369 8336 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 348
Total Incidents for 1999-00 339
Total Incidents for 1998-99 313
Total Incidents for 1997-98 251

Post Codes
In Response Area
5161 5162 5163
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Hackham, SA
Morphett Vale, SA
Old Reynella,
Onkaparinga Hills, SA
Reynella, SA
Woodcroft, SA

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