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SA Country Fire Service Station

Happy Valley

Information on this station was last updated on Monday, February 20, 2023

Happy Valley Station
Happy Valley Station     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Happy Valley 34P
Happy Valley 34P     -     Picture by Emergency Services Adelaide
Happy Valley Pumper
Happy Valley Pumper     -     Picture by Emergency Services Adelaide
Happy Valley QRV
Happy Valley QRV     -     Picture by Nicole Viant

Comments On Station QRV delivered July 2021

Station Information
Region : Region 1
Group : Mawson Group
Established: 1939

Contact Information
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Physical Location 1 Glory Court, Happy Valley SA
CFS Map Book Map: MLR 120C, 797148
UBD Map: 178, B2
GPS Latitude: -35.084755 Longitude: 138.582999
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8387 5382
Fax (08) 8387 5386
Postal Address 1 Glory Court,
Happy Valley SA 5159
E-mail Happy Valley CFS - happyvalley@cfsbrigade.org.au

How To Join
Training Occurs Monday 7.00pm
Advice to Recruits Please attend any training night between 6.45 - 7.15pm
Advice to Cadets Please attend any training night between 6.45 -7.15pm

Vehicles & Appliances
Happy Valley 34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 40 Litres
Registration Number: S689AQM
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Lighting
Generator
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
Medical Oxygen
Happy Valley Pumper Medium Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTR900
Water Capacity: 2000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 80 Litres
Registration Number: XQB662
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Lighting
Generator
Chainsaw: 1
PPV Fan
GPS
High Rise Kit
Medical Oxygen
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Happy Valley QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Nissan Patrol DX
Water Capacity: 550 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S573AQA
Equipment:

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
Chainsaw - 2 saw(s)
Defibrillator
Firefighting Foam - 60 Litres
Portable Generator - 2 unit(s)
GPS - 3 unit(s)
High Rise equipment pack - 1 pack(s)
Portable flood lighting - 2 set(s)
Medical Oxygen equipment - 2 set(s)
 
Response Area Includes : Grasslands - Grasslands
Hills & Mountains - Hills & Mountains
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

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2021-2022 - 211 Responses
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities - 765 1 0.47% 7 Hrs 0.08%
Alarm Activation Due To Steam, Shower, Bath, Sauna, Urn/Kettle - 768 1 0.47% 4 Hrs 0.05%
Alarm Operates Due To Power Surge/Spike Or Short Circuit - 707 1 0.47% 3 Hrs 0.03%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 2 0.95% 7 Hrs 0.08%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction - 739 3 1.42% 25 Hrs 0.29%
Animal Rescue 3 1.42% 38 Hrs 0.44%
Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment 1 0.47% 24 Hrs 0.28%
Assist Other Agencies 25 11.85% 1,622 Hrs 18.65%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 7 3.32% 254 Hrs 2.92%
Building Fire 6 2.84% 307 Hrs 3.53%
Building Fire - Content Only 7 3.32% 447 Hrs 5.14%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 5 2.37% 725 Hrs 8.33%
Building Fire - Structure Only 1 0.47% 1 Hrs 0.01%
Building Weakend Or Collapsed 2 0.95% 276 Hrs 3.17%
Chimney Or Flue Fire 1 0.47% 13 Hrs 0.15%
Cooking Fumes (Toast Or Foodstuffs) - 756 10 4.74% 57 Hrs 0.66%
Cover Assignment 2 0.95% 51 Hrs 0.59%
Detector Suspected Malfunction - 747 1 0.47% 7 Hrs 0.08%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 6 2.84% 13 Hrs 0.15%
Failure To Notify When Testing Or Incorrect Test By Service Comp - 763 1 0.47% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Flood 2 0.95% 20 Hrs 0.23%
Forest Fire 2 0.95% 122 Hrs 1.40%
Good Intent Call 2 0.95% 19 Hrs 0.22%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 7 3.32% 445 Hrs 5.12%
Hazardous Material 3 1.42% 457 Hrs 5.25%
Heat Related And Electrical 1 0.47% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Investigation (Smoke) 5 2.37% 42 Hrs 0.48%
Lightning (No Fire) 1 0.47% 15 Hrs 0.17%
Lock In 1 0.47% 1 Hrs 0.01%
Malicious False Alarm - Or Mischevious Damage To Mcp Or Det/Spkl - 711 1 0.47% 6 Hrs 0.07%
Mcp Accidentally Activated 1 0.47% 17 Hrs 0.20%
Medical Assist 4 1.90% 200 Hrs 2.30%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 1 0.47% 20 Hrs 0.23%
Mobile Property Fire - Passenger Vehicle 2 0.95% 14 Hrs 0.16%
Mutual Aid Given/Change Of Quarters 2 0.95% 21 Hrs 0.24%
Oil Or Other Combustible Liquid Spill 1 0.47% 10 Hrs 0.11%
Other Assistance 3 1.42% 17 Hrs 0.20%
Power Line Down 2 0.95% 28 Hrs 0.32%
Private Alarm - False Alarm (Commercial) - 746 1 0.47% 3 Hrs 0.03%
Private Alarm - False Alarm (Domestic) 1 0.47% 3 Hrs 0.03%
Private Alarm - Smoke Detector Malfunction 1 0.47% 9 Hrs 0.10%
Public Service 1 0.47% 23 Hrs 0.26%
Refuse Can Or Waste Basket Fire Contained To Rubbish 1 0.47% 5 Hrs 0.06%
Rubbish Fire 4 1.90% 32 Hrs 0.37%
Rubbish, Refuse Or Waste - Abandoned Outside 1 0.47% 7 Hrs 0.08%
Scrub And Grass Fire 2 0.95% 15 Hrs 0.17%
Severe Weather And Natural Disaster 2 0.95% 96 Hrs 1.10%
Tree Down 35 16.59% 653 Hrs 7.51%
Tree Fire 2 0.95% 22 Hrs 0.25%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 24 11.37% 1,405 Hrs 16.15%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 5 2.37% 1,039 Hrs 11.94%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 4 1.90% 48 Hrs 0.55%
Total Incidents for 2021-2022 211 8,699 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-2021 197 17614 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 203 13718 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 165 9756 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 164 3838 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 238 2545 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 154 5346 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 172 3087 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 175 3467 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 199 2991 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 228 2215 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 255 2546 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 295 4567 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 296 4042 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 285 2258 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 273 3546 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 227 2294 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 252 2292 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 270 2281 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 288 3939 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 271 2863 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 285
Total Incidents for 1999-00 288
Total Incidents for 1998-99 257
Total Incidents for 1997-98 171

Post Codes
In Response Area
5159 5162
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Aberfoyle Park, SA
Chandlers Hill, SA
Flagstaff Hill, SA
Happy Valley, SA
Woodcroft, SA

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