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Raising awareness of the roles, training and activities of CFS Volunteers state-wide

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SA Country Fire Service Station McLaren Flat Information on this station was last updated on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 McLaren Flat Station     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit McLaren Flat 34P     -     Picture by McLaren Flat CFS McLaren Flat QRV     -     Picture by McLaren Flat CFS Comments On Station New QRV delivered July 2018 Station Information Region : Region 1 Group : Mawson Group Established: 1956 Contact Information Google References Physical Location 5 Blewitt Springs Rd, McLaren Flat SA CFS Map Book Map: MLR 120A, 797013 UBD Map: 208, B8 GPS Latitude: -35.206780 Longitude: 138.580769 Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000 Station When Manned (08) 8383 0444 Fax (08) 8383 0644 Postal Address PO Box 1255, McLaren Flat SA 5171 How To Join Training Occurs Mondays 7.30pm Advice to Recruits Please attend station on a training night Advice to Cadets Cadets train on a Group basis, as part of Kuitpo Cadets - at Kangarilla CFS - please attend the Kangarilla Station on a training night - 7pm, or contact the McLaren Flat CFS on Monday evenings for further information. Vehicles & Appliances McLaren Flat 34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew Water Capacity: 3000 Litres Foam Quantity: 40 Litres Registration Number: S684AQM Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4 Rescue Litter Chainsaw: 1 GPS High Rise Kit Medical Oxygen AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Thermal Imaging Camera McLaren Flat QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle Make and Model: Ford Ranger PXII XL Water Capacity: 400 Litres Foam Quantity: 20 Litres Registration Number: S054AQS Equipment: Chainsaw: 1 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 - 4 sets Chainsaw - 2 saw(s) Defibrillator - 2 unit(s) Firefighting Foam - 140 Litres Portable Generator GPS High Rise equipment pack Portable flood lighting Medical Oxygen equipment Rescue Litter Thermal Imaging Camera   Response Area Includes : Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops Orchard / Viticulture - Fruit Orchards & Vineyards Rural Areas - General Rural environments Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas   Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 134 & 135 VHF Radio Channel: 1, 30, 32 Incidents Attended Statistics for 2021-2022 - 67 Responses Accidental Operation Of Alarm, Human Activity Simulated Cond. - 762 3 4.48% 12 Hrs 1.02% Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities - 765 4 5.97% 12 Hrs 1.02% Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 5 7.46% 23 Hrs 1.95% Alarm System Suspected Malfunction - 739 4 5.97% 16 Hrs 1.36% Alarm Unintentional - Workmen,Testing 1 1.49% 5 Hrs 0.42% Assist Other Agencies 1 1.49% 70 Hrs 5.94% Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 2 2.99% 91 Hrs 7.72% Building Fire - Content Only 1 1.49% 3 Hrs 0.25% Cooking Fumes (Toast Or Foodstuffs) - 756 1 1.49% 2 Hrs 0.17% Detector Suspected Malfunction - 747 1 1.49% 4 Hrs 0.34% Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 8 11.94% 183 Hrs 15.52% Extrication/Rescue(Not Vehicle) 2 2.99% 20 Hrs 1.70% Fip Not Activated - Atu Activated - 773 1 1.49% 4 Hrs 0.34% Food Stuffs Burnt, Confined To Cooking Equipment 2 2.99% 12 Hrs 1.02% Grass Or Stubble Fire 3 4.48% 39 Hrs 3.31% Heat From Short Circuit (Wiring) 1 1.49% 3 Hrs 0.25% Mcp Accidentally Activated 1 1.49% 25 Hrs 2.12% Medical Assist 1 1.49% 2 Hrs 0.17% Mobile Property Fire - Passenger Vehicle 1 1.49% 56 Hrs 4.75% Other (Outside Fire) 1 1.49% 8 Hrs 0.68% Other Assistance 2 2.99% 53 Hrs 4.50% Rubbish Fire 2 2.99% 34 Hrs 2.88% Search 1 1.49% 8 Hrs 0.68% Severe Weather And Natural Disaster 1 1.49% 46 Hrs 3.90% Tree Down 14 20.90% 145 Hrs 12.30% Vehicle Accident / No Injury 3 4.48% 303 Hrs 25.70% Total Incidents for 2021-2022 67 1,179 Hrs Total Incidents for 2020-2021 78 2356 Hrs Total Incidents for 2019-20 121 3963 Hrs Total Incidents for 2018-19 91 3799 Hrs Total Incidents for 2017-18 71 550 Hrs Total Incidents for 2016-17 64 283 Hrs Total Incidents for 2015-16 61 414 Hrs Total Incidents for 2014-15 66 502 Hrs Total Incidents for 2013-14 85 1867 Hrs Total Incidents for 2012-13 65 905 Hrs Total Incidents for 2011-12 88 1315 Hrs Total Incidents for 2010-11 45 792 Hrs Total Incidents for 2009-10 39 925 Hrs Total Incidents for 2008-09 33 419 Hrs Total Incidents for 2007-08 28 634 Hrs Total Incidents for 2006-07 40 732 Hrs Total Incidents for 2005-06 35 385 Hrs Total Incidents for 2004-05 22 189 Hrs Total Incidents for 2003-04 31 275 Hrs Total Incidents for 2002-03 26 403 Hrs Total Incidents for 2001-02 21 200 Hrs Total Incidents for 2000-01 32 Total Incidents for 1999-00 16 Total Incidents for 1998-99 22 Total Incidents for 1997-98 18 Post Codes In Response Area 5171 Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area McLaren Flat, SA Update Station Details