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SA Country Fire Service Station

Hindmarsh Valley

Information on this station was last updated on Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Hindmarsh Valley Station
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Hindmarsh Valley 34
Hindmarsh Valley 34     -     Picture by Dean Norman
Hindmarsh Valley A34
Hindmarsh Valley A34     -     Picture by Steve Schueler
Hindmarsh Valley B34
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Hindmarsh Valley QRV
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Station Information
Region : Region 1
Group : Victor Harbor Group
Established: 1950

Contact Information
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Physical Location 14 Watson Road, Lower Inman Valley SA
CFS Map Book Map: MLR 95B, 823654
UBD Map: 309, G4
GPS Latitude: -35.531216 Longitude: 138.597552
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8551 5410
Postal Address PO Box 446, Victor Harbor SA 5211

How To Join
Training Occurs Mondays 7:00pm
Advice to Recruits Please contact the Captain, Emily Vanzo 0431 855 177 or see the Victor Group website: https://victorcfs.org.au/tell-me-more
Advice to Cadets Please contact Group Cadet Coordinator Jess Collins - 0488 190 686. Cadet training undertaken on a Group basis

Vehicles & Appliances
Hindmarsh Valley 34 4WD, 3000L General Purpose Appliance
Make and Model: Hino Ranger Pro 8Z
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 40 Litres
Registration Number: XQO203
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 2
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Hindmarsh Valley A34 4WD, 3000L General Purpose Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: XQB298
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 2
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Hindmarsh Valley B34 4WD, 3000L General Purpose Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S756AQE
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 2
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Hindmarsh Valley QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Toyota Landcruiser HDJ79R
Water Capacity: 250 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: XQB222
Equipment: GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : 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 - 6 sets
Chainsaw - 3 saw(s)
Defibrillator
Firefighting Foam
GPS - 4 unit(s)
 
Response Area Includes : Grasslands - Grasslands
Hills & Mountains - Hills & Mountains
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 148 & 149
VHF Radio Channel: 34, 35, 36

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2024-25 - 62 Responses
Animal Rescue 1 1.61% 2 Hrs 0.10%
Assist Other Agencies 1 1.61% N/A
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 2 3.23% 8 Hrs 0.40%
Building Fire 1 1.61% 14 Hrs 0.69%
Building Fire - Content Only 1 1.61% 24 Hrs 1.19%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 3 4.84% 82 Hrs 4.06%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 2 3.23% 46 Hrs 2.28%
Extrication/Rescue(Not Vehicle) 1 1.61% 2 Hrs 0.10%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 4 6.45% 206 Hrs 10.20%
Minor Fuel Or Oil Spill 1 1.61% 2 Hrs 0.10%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 1 1.61% N/A
Power Line Down 1 1.61% 85 Hrs 4.21%
Rubbish Fire 2 3.23% 8 Hrs 0.40%
Scrub And Grass Fire 1 1.61% 299 Hrs 14.80%
Tree Down 25 40.32% 288 Hrs 14.26%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 7 11.29% 222 Hrs 10.99%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 1 1.61% 155 Hrs 7.67%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 7 11.29% 577 Hrs 28.56%
Total Incidents for 2024-25 62 2,020 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2023-24 48 1882 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2022-23 74 3646 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 52 2777 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 76 5220 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 74 6668 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 70 3880 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 74 2622 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 78 693 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 39 736 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 51 1483 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 46 1755 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 48 1628 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 44 1933 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 46 1048 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 13 413 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 49 788 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 47 1395 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 48 1110 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 35 892 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 29 454 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 34 519 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 35 693 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 19 987 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 25
Total Incidents for 1999-00 36
Total Incidents for 1998-99 28
Total Incidents for 1997-98 34

Post Codes
In Response Area
5202 5211
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Hindmarsh Tiers, SA
Hindmarsh Valley, SA
Mount Jagged, SA