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Strathalbyn Group Operational and Support

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

Strath Grp Operational and Support brigade Station
Strath Grp Operational and Support brigade Station     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit

Comments On Station Not a fire-fighting brigade. Provides communications and logistics support to Strathalbyn Group, and other areas, as required

Station Information
Region : Region 1
Group : Strathalbyn Group
Established: 2014

Contact Information
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Physical Location 17 Forrest Road, Strathalbyn SA
UBD Map: 252, E3
GPS Latitude: -35.270182 Longitude: 138.896902
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 Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 7.30pm
Advice to Recruits Please contact the Captain, Lorraine McVitty on 0408 834 703
Advice to Cadets

Vehicles & Appliances

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : Specialist Command - Major Incident Coordination
Specialist Comms - Major Incident Communications
 
Specialist Equipment :
 
Response Area Includes : Airport / Airstrip - Aircraft landing area
Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops
Grasslands - Grasslands
Hospital / Nursing Home - Hospitals and Aged Care facilities
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
Orchard / Viticulture - Fruit Orchards & Vineyards
National Parks - National Park areas
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 - 248 Responses
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities - 765 3 1.21% 3 Hrs 0.30%
Alarm Activation Due To Steam, Shower, Bath, Sauna, Urn/Kettle - 768 3 1.21% 4 Hrs 0.40%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 17 6.85% 19 Hrs 1.91%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction - 739 4 1.61% 3 Hrs 0.30%
Alarm Unintentional - Workmen,Testing 1 0.40% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Animal Rescue 2 0.81% 4 Hrs 0.40%
Assist Other Agencies 32 12.90% 63 Hrs 6.32%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 1 0.40% 2 Hrs 0.20%
Building Fire 4 1.61% 15 Hrs 1.50%
Building Fire - Content Only 1 0.40% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 1 0.40% 2 Hrs 0.20%
Building Fire - Structure Only 1 0.40% 4 Hrs 0.40%
Building Weakend Or Collapsed 2 0.81% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Chimney Or Flue Fire 1 0.40% 12 Hrs 1.20%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 15 6.05% 8 Hrs 0.80%
Flood 10 4.03% 63 Hrs 6.32%
Good Intent Call 6 2.42% 17 Hrs 1.71%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 10 4.03% 82 Hrs 8.22%
Medical Assist 1 0.40% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Minor Fuel Or Oil Spill 1 0.40% 2 Hrs 0.20%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 1 0.40% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Mobile Property Fire - Campervan/Caravan 1 0.40% 2 Hrs 0.20%
Mobile Property Fire - Passenger Vehicle 2 0.81% 4 Hrs 0.40%
Other (Outside Fire) 1 0.40% 101 Hrs 10.13%
Power Line Down 1 0.40% 2 Hrs 0.20%
Private Alarm - False Alarm (Commercial) - 746 1 0.40% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Private Alarm - False Alarm (Domestic) 2 0.81% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Private Alarm - Smoke Detector Malfunction 1 0.40% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Rubbish Fire 9 3.63% 76 Hrs 7.62%
Rubbish, Refuse Or Waste - Abandoned Outside 1 0.40% 101 Hrs 10.13%
Scrub And Grass Fire 1 0.40% 4 Hrs 0.40%
Severe Weather And Natural Disaster 1 0.40% 4 Hrs 0.40%
Tf Tree Fire 1 0.40% 1 Hrs 0.10%
Tree Down 58 23.39% 140 Hrs 14.04%
Tree Fire 3 1.21% 5 Hrs 0.50%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 15 6.05% 30 Hrs 3.01%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 5 2.02% 16 Hrs 1.60%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 25 10.08% 182 Hrs 18.25%
Water / Ice Related Rescue 3 1.21% 18 Hrs 1.81%
Total Incidents for 2022-23 248 997 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 202 1058 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 196 1109 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 199 872 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 225 844 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 215 958 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 260 5204 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 193 1000 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 118 487 Hrs

Post Codes
In Response Area
5157 5172 5201 5255 5256
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
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Bull Creek,
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Finniss, SA
Gemmells, SA
Hartley, SA
Highland Valley, SA
Kuitpo, SA
Kyeema, SA
Langhorne Creek, SA
McHarg Creek, SA
Milang, SA
Nurragi, SA
Point Sturt, SA
Salem, SA
Sandergrove, SA
Strathalbyn, SA
Tolderol, SA
Willyaroo, SA
Woodchester, SA

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