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SA Country Fire Service Station

Strathalbyn

Information on this station was last updated on Sunday, September 24, 2023

Strathalbyn Station
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Strath 34P
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Strath A34P
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Comments On Station Group Base for Strath Group
New A34P delivered April 2019

Station Information
Region : Region 1
Group : Strathalbyn Group
Established: 1940

Contact Information
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Physical Location 17 Forrest Road, Strathalbyn SA
CFS Map Book Map: MLR 121B, 088951
UBD Map: 252, E3
GPS Latitude: -35.270165 Longitude: 138.896819
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8536 2220
Postal Address PO Box 444, Strathalbyn SA 5255

How To Join
Training Occurs Tuesday 7:00pm
Advice to Recruits Please contact the Captain, Andrew Wardle
Advice to Cadets Please contact the Captain, Andrew Wardle

Vehicles & Appliances
Strathalbyn 34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S560AQA
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Road Crash Rescue
Lighting
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
Medical Oxygen
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thermal Imaging Camera
Strathalbyn A34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS 139-260
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 40 Litres
Registration Number: S673AQX
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Hazmat
Lighting
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
Medical Oxygen
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thermal Imaging Camera

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : Hazmat - Chemical Spill Decontamination
ZECC - Zone Emergency Coordination Centre
Natural Disasters - Storm Damage / Flooding
Fires - Other - Car, Rubbish and Other fires
Road Crash Rescue - Road Crash Rescue
Fires - Rural - Grass Fires, Bush Fires
Fires - Structure - House / Factory / Shed Fires
 
Specialist Equipment : Breathing Apparatus - 8 sets
BA Compressor
Chainsaw - 2 saw(s)
Defibrillator - 2 unit(s)
Firefighting Foam - 360 Litres
Portable Generator
GPS - 3 unit(s)
Hazmat Equipment
Portable flood lighting - 2 set(s)
Medical Oxygen equipment - 2 set(s)
Road Crash Rescue
Thermal Imaging Camera
 
Response Area Includes : Airport / Airstrip - Aircraft landing area
Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops
Grasslands - Grasslands
Hills & Mountains - Hills & Mountains
Hospital / Nursing Home - Hospitals and Aged Care facilities
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
Orchard / Viticulture - Fruit Orchards & Vineyards
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Silos - Grain Silos
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 142 & 143
VHF Radio Channel: 73, 83, 55
UHF CB Radio Channel: 19

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2022-23 - 194 Responses
Accidental Operation Of Alarm, Human Activity Simulated Cond. - 762 4 2.06% 8 Hrs 0.08%
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities - 765 2 1.03% 7 Hrs 0.07%
Alarm Activation Due To Poor Building Maint-Dust,Cobwebs,Insects - 766 6 3.09% 33 Hrs 0.34%
Alarm Activation Due To Steam, Shower, Bath, Sauna, Urn/Kettle - 768 2 1.03% 7 Hrs 0.07%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 6 3.09% 23 Hrs 0.24%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction - 739 4 2.06% 52 Hrs 0.54%
Animal Rescue 2 1.03% 122 Hrs 1.27%
Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment 1 0.52% 220 Hrs 2.30%
Assist Other Agencies 15 7.73% 775 Hrs 8.09%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 1 0.52% 1 Hrs 0.01%
Building Fire - Content Only 1 0.52% 30 Hrs 0.31%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 2 1.03% 43 Hrs 0.45%
Building Fire - Structure Only 2 1.03% 51 Hrs 0.53%
Building Weakend Or Collapsed 1 0.52% 57 Hrs 0.60%
Chimney Or Flue Fire 2 1.03% 19 Hrs 0.20%
Cooking Fumes (Toast Or Foodstuffs) - 756 4 2.06% 16 Hrs 0.17%
Detector Suspected Malfunction - 747 4 2.06% 13 Hrs 0.14%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 14 7.22% 365 Hrs 3.81%
Extrication/Rescue(Not Vehicle) 1 0.52% 87 Hrs 0.91%
Fip Activated - Atu Not Activated Management Rang/Bell Ringing - 772 1 0.52% 7 Hrs 0.07%
Flood 6 3.09% 2,816 Hrs 29.41%
Good Intent Call 6 3.09% 173 Hrs 1.81%
Grape Spills 1 0.52% 4 Hrs 0.04%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 12 6.19% 1,284 Hrs 13.41%
Incorrect Testing By Premise'S Staff Or Maintenance Staff - 764 1 0.52% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Investigation (Smoke) 1 0.52% N/A
Malicious False Alarm - Or Mischevious Damage To Mcp Or Det/Spkl - 711 1 0.52% 3 Hrs 0.03%
Medical Assist 1 0.52% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Medical Assist - Cpr/Ear 1 0.52% 253 Hrs 2.64%
Medical Assist - Oxygen Therapy 1 0.52% 8 Hrs 0.08%
Minor Fuel Or Oil Spill 1 0.52% 10 Hrs 0.10%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 1 0.52% 6 Hrs 0.06%
Mobile Property Fire - Passenger Vehicle 1 0.52% 4 Hrs 0.04%
Odour Or Gas Leak 1 0.52% 5 Hrs 0.05%
Other Assistance 1 0.52% 77 Hrs 0.80%
Power Line Down 1 0.52% 98 Hrs 1.02%
Private Alarm - False Alarm (Commercial) - 746 1 0.52% 1 Hrs 0.01%
Refrigerant Leak 1 0.52% 11 Hrs 0.11%
Rubbish Fire 8 4.12% 419 Hrs 4.38%
Rubbish, Refuse Or Waste - Abandoned Outside 1 0.52% 17 Hrs 0.18%
Scrub And Grass Fire 1 0.52% 528 Hrs 5.51%
Severe Weather And Natural Disaster 1 0.52% 6 Hrs 0.06%
Simulated Condition (Incense, Candles) - 758 1 0.52% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Tree Down 35 18.04% 184 Hrs 1.92%
Tree Fire 1 0.52% 3 Hrs 0.03%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 13 6.70% 593 Hrs 6.19%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 1 0.52% 108 Hrs 1.13%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 18 9.28% 1,022 Hrs 10.67%
Total Incidents for 2022-23 194 9,575 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 152 7470 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 133 6974 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 184 13229 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 172 10298 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 175 2707 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 214 2347 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 153 3991 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 140 3160 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 178 2735 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 176 3488 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 178 2343 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 114 1208 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 112 2072 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 103 2171 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 110 1771 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 146 3130 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 116 1863 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 92 994 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 73 738 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 95 1512 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 70 1012 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 62
Total Incidents for 1999-00 60
Total Incidents for 1998-99 55
Total Incidents for 1997-98 47

Post Codes
In Response Area
5255
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Angas Plains,
Belvidere,
Finniss, SA
Gemmells, SA
Sandergrove, SA
Strathalbyn, SA
Willyaroo, SA

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