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SA Country Fire Service Station

Murray Bridge

Information on this station was last updated on Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Murray Bridge Station
Murray Bridge Station     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Murray Bridge 34P
Murray Bridge 34P     -     Picture by First Response Emergency Media
Murray Bridge Hazmat
Murray Bridge Hazmat     -     Picture by Steve Schueler
Murray Bridge Pumper
Murray Bridge Pumper     -     Picture by Jiron Blacket
Murray Bridge QRV
Murray Bridge QRV     -     Picture by First Response Emergency Media

Comments On Station Refurbished 34P delivered March 2026
New QRV delivered April 2026

Station Information
Region : Region 3
Group : Swanport Group
Established: 1956

Contact Information
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Physical Location 138 Thomas Street, Murray Bridge SA
CFS Map Book Map: MLR 123D, 406126
GPS: Latitude, Longitude -35.115502, 139.250869
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8532 1294
Postal Address 138 Thomas St, Murray Bridge SA 5253
E-mail Murray Bridge - murraybridgecfs@gmail.com

How To Join
Training Occurs Tuesday 7:00pm
Advice to Recruits Please attend or phone station on a training night, or contact the Captain, Jiron Blacket on 0457 560 125
Advice to Cadets Please contact the Captain, Jiron Blacket on 0457 560 125 or attend the station on a training night

Vehicles & Appliances
Murray Bridge 34P 4WD, 3000L General Purpose Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S114AQS
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Lighting
Chainsaw: 1
PPV Fan
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Quick Cut Saw
Murray Bridge Hazmat Hazmat Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu NPR 75-190
Registration Number: S332AQX
Equipment: Hazmat Technician
Lighting
Generator
PPV Fan
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Murray Bridge Pumper Medium Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTR900
Water Capacity: 2000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 60 Litres
Registration Number: XQB670
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Lighting
Generator
Chainsaw: 1
PPV Fan
GPS
Quick Fill Pump
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thermal Imaging Camera
Quick Cut Saw
Murray Bridge QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Toyota Landcruiser LC90
Water Capacity: 550 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S761BQL
Equipment: Chainsaw: 1
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : Airport / Airstrip - Aviation Airports and Airstrips
EMA - Enhanced Mutual Aid
Hazmat - Chemical Spill Decontamination
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
BA Compressor
Chainsaw
Defibrillator
Floating Pump - 1 unit(s)
Firefighting Foam
Portable Generator - 2 unit(s)
GPS - 3 unit(s)
Hazmat Equipment
Portable flood lighting - 2 set(s)
PPV Fan
Quick Cut Saw
Quick Fill Pump
Thermal Imaging Camera
 
Response Area Includes : Airport / Airstrip - Aircraft landing area
Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops
Grasslands - Grasslands
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 206 & 216
VHF Radio Channel: 17, 49, 63
UHF CB Radio Channel: 9

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2025-26 - 203 Responses
Accidental Operation Of Alarm, Human Activity Simulated Cond. 1 0.49% 5 Hrs 0.06%
Aircraft Incident / Emergency 1 0.49% 18 Hrs 0.21%
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities 9 4.43% 39 Hrs 0.46%
Alarm Activation Due To Aerosol Use (Hair Spray, Insecticides) 1 0.49% 26 Hrs 0.31%
Alarm Activation Due To Steam, Shower, Bath, Sauna, Urn/Kettle 5 2.46% 39 Hrs 0.46%
Alarm Operates Due To Extreme Weather Conditions 1 0.49% 4 Hrs 0.05%
Alarm Operates Due To Power Surge/Spike Or Short Circuit 2 0.99% 16 Hrs 0.19%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 5 2.46% 92 Hrs 1.10%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction 7 3.45% 42 Hrs 0.50%
Animal Rescue 2 0.99% 11 Hrs 0.13%
Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment 2 0.99% 80 Hrs 0.95%
Assist Other Agencies 6 2.96% 401 Hrs 4.78%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 4 1.97% 248 Hrs 2.95%
Building Fire 9 4.43% 407 Hrs 4.85%
Building Fire - Content Only 3 1.48% 141 Hrs 1.68%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 6 2.96% 198 Hrs 2.36%
Chemical Spill Or Leak 1 0.49% 3 Hrs 0.04%
Cover Assignment 1 0.49% 375 Hrs 4.47%
Detector Suspected Malfunction 8 3.94% 31 Hrs 0.37%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 23 11.33% 518 Hrs 6.17%
Fip - Reset Prior To Arrival By Management 1 0.49% 6 Hrs 0.07%
Fip Not Activated - Atu Activated 1 0.49% 5 Hrs 0.06%
Fixed Alarm (Smoke Detector Malfunction) 1 0.49% 9 Hrs 0.11%
Fixed Alarm Fault 2 0.99% 12 Hrs 0.14%
Flood 6 2.96% 228 Hrs 2.72%
Good Intent Call 3 1.48% N/A
Grass Or Stubble Fire 23 11.33% 1,132 Hrs 13.49%
Haystack 1 0.49% 11 Hrs 0.13%
Hazardous Material 3 1.48% 60 Hrs 0.71%
Investigation (Smoke) 1 0.49% 183 Hrs 2.18%
Mcp Accidentally Activated 1 0.49% 4 Hrs 0.05%
Medical Assist 1 0.49% 220 Hrs 2.62%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 4 1.97% 261 Hrs 3.11%
Mobile Property Fire - Passenger Vehicle 6 2.96% 163 Hrs 1.94%
Mobile Property Fire - Road Transport Vehicle 3 1.48% 36 Hrs 0.43%
Mobile Property Fire - Water Vessel 2 0.99% 189 Hrs 2.25%
Odour Or Gas Leak 1 0.49% 20 Hrs 0.24%
Other Assistance 2 0.99% 14 Hrs 0.17%
Removal Of Victims From Elevator/Esclator 1 0.49% 13 Hrs 0.15%
Rubbish Fire 7 3.45% 332 Hrs 3.96%
Scrub And Grass Fire 2 0.99% 59 Hrs 0.70%
Sprinkler Malfunction 1 0.49% 8 Hrs 0.10%
Tree Down 4 1.97% 129 Hrs 1.54%
Tree Fire 1 0.49% 14 Hrs 0.17%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 7 3.45% 703 Hrs 8.38%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 2 0.99% 90 Hrs 1.07%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 18 8.87% 1,674 Hrs 19.94%
Wrong Location 1 0.49% 125 Hrs 1.49%
Total Incidents for 2025-26 203 8,394 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2024-25 197 8049 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2023-24 196 6358 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2022-23 178 4323 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 147 4294 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 161 5085 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 147 8384 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 134 19919 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 175 2270 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 178 1320 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 232 3106 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 178 2159 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 183 2525 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 200 2516 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 182 1691 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 171 1561 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 154 1795 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 153 1067 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 188 1826 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 132 1558 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 130 2312 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 124 1462 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 131 2000 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 109 1160 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 106 1860 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 106
Total Incidents for 1999-00 62
Total Incidents for 1998-99 126
Total Incidents for 1997-98 126

Post Codes
In Response Area
5253 5254
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Avoca Dell,
Brinkley, SA
Burdett, SA
Gifford Hill, SA
Long Flat, SA
Mobilong, SA
Monteith, SA
Murray Bridge, SA
Murray Bridge East, SA
Murray Bridge North, SA
Murray Bridge South, SA
Northern Heights, SA
Pallamana, SA
Riverglades, SA
Rocky Gully, SA
Swanport, SA
Toora, SA
White Sands, SA

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