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SACFS

SA Country Fire Service Station

Roxby Downs

Information on this station was last updated on Sunday, January 28, 2024

Roxby Station
Roxby Station     -     Picture by Tim McNeilly
Pastoral Logistics
Pastoral Logistics     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Roxby 34P
Roxby 34P     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Roxby 24URP
Roxby 24URP     -     Picture by Region 4 HQ
Roxby Hazmat Trailer
Roxby Hazmat Trailer     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Roxby QRV
Roxby QRV     -     Picture by Nicole Viant

Comments On Station Co-located with SES.
New 24URP delivered October 2020

Station Information
Region : Region 4
Established: 1987

Contact Information
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Physical Location Olympic Way, Roxby Downs SA
CFS Map Book Map: , 059124
GPS Latitude: -30.557426 Longitude: 136.892709
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8671 3158
Postal Address PO Box 225, Roxby Downs SA 5725
E-mail Roxby Downs CFS - anthony.alcock@sacfsvolunteer.org.au

How To Join
Training Occurs Tuesday 7.15 pm
Advice to Recruits Please attend on a training night, or contact the Captain, Anthony Alcock 0439 641 675 or email anthony.alcock@sacfsvolunteer.org.au or Tobi-Jane.Spanos@sacfsvolunteer.org.au
Advice to Cadets Please attend on a training night, or contact the Captain, Anthony Alcock 0439 641 675 or email anthony.alcock@sacfsvolunteer.org.au or Tobi-Jane.Spanos@sacfsvolunteer.org.au Cadets from 12 years accepted

Vehicles & Appliances
Pastoral Logistics Logistics Support Vehicle
Make and Model: Isuzu D-Max
Registration Number: S414AQG
Equipment: GPS
Roxby 24URP 4WD, 2000L Urban Rural Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS 139-240 Auto
Water Capacity: 2100 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S701AQX
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Hazmat
Lighting
Chainsaw: 1
Thermal Imaging Camera
Roxby 34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 40 Litres
Registration Number: XQB295
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Road Crash Rescue
Lighting
GPS
Roxby Hazmat Trailer Support Trailer
Make and Model: RV Trailers
Registration Number: S261TQA
Equipment: Hazmat
Generator
Quick Fill Pump
Roxby QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Nissan Patrol
Water Capacity: 550 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S592AQK
Equipment: GPS

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : Airport / Airstrip - Aviation Airports and Airstrips
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 - 8 sets
Chainsaw - 1 saw(s)
Defibrillator - 1 unit(s)
Firefighting Foam - 100 Litres
Portable Generator - 1 unit(s)
GPS - 4 unit(s)
Hazmat Equipment
Portable flood lighting - 2 set(s)
Floating Collar Dam - 1 dam(s)
Road Crash Rescue
Thermal Imaging Camera
 
Response Area Includes : Airport / Airstrip - Aircraft landing area
Arid Regions - Semi-desert areas of inland Australia
Hospital / Nursing Home - Hospitals and Aged Care facilities
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 070
VHF Radio Channel: 1, 2, 3
UHF CB Radio Channel: 9

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2022-23 - 91 Responses
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities - 765 3 3.30% 6 Hrs 0.51%
Alarm Activation Due To Aerosol Use (Hair Spray, Insecticides) - 767 1 1.10% 1 Hrs 0.09%
Alarm Activation Due To Poor Building Maint-Dust,Cobwebs,Insects - 766 2 2.20% 2 Hrs 0.17%
Alarm Activation Due To Poor Building Maint-Dust,Cobwebs,Insects - 766 1 1.10% 1 Hrs 0.09%
Alarm Activation Due To Steam, Shower, Bath, Sauna, Urn/Kettle - 768 3 3.30% 6 Hrs 0.51%
Alarm Operates Due To Extreme Weather Conditions - 702 1 1.10% 4 Hrs 0.34%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 2 2.20% 4 Hrs 0.34%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction - 739 5 5.49% 13 Hrs 1.11%
Animal Rescue 1 1.10% 1 Hrs 0.09%
Arcing, Shorted Electrical Equipment 2 2.20% 97 Hrs 8.26%
Assist Other Agencies 8 8.79% 98 Hrs 8.35%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 2 2.20% 4 Hrs 0.34%
Building Fire 2 2.20% 7 Hrs 0.60%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 1 1.10% 3 Hrs 0.26%
Cooking Fumes (Toast Or Foodstuffs) - 756 8 8.79% 15 Hrs 1.28%
Detector Suspected Malfunction - 747 5 5.49% 55 Hrs 4.68%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 5 5.49% 37 Hrs 3.15%
Dump 1 1.10% 12 Hrs 1.02%
Fip - Reset Prior To Arrival By Management - 730 1 1.10% 2 Hrs 0.17%
Flood 4 4.40% 13 Hrs 1.11%
Food Stuffs Burnt, Confined To Cooking Equipment 1 1.10% 197 Hrs 16.78%
Hazardous Material 2 2.20% 116 Hrs 9.88%
Heat Related And Electrical 1 1.10% 3 Hrs 0.26%
Investigation (Smoke) 3 3.30% 14 Hrs 1.19%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 1 1.10% 3 Hrs 0.26%
Mobile Property Fire - Road Transport Vehicle 1 1.10% 3 Hrs 0.26%
Oil Or Other Combustible Liquid Spill 1 1.10% 5 Hrs 0.43%
Overheated Motor 1 1.10% 3 Hrs 0.26%
Power Line Down 1 1.10% 6 Hrs 0.51%
Rubbish Fire 4 4.40% 14 Hrs 1.19%
Scrub And Grass Fire 3 3.30% 14 Hrs 1.19%
Severe Weather And Natural Disaster 1 1.10% 3 Hrs 0.26%
Tree Down 5 5.49% 17 Hrs 1.45%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 3 3.30% 228 Hrs 19.42%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 5 5.49% 167 Hrs 14.22%
Total Incidents for 2022-23 91 1,174 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 71 699 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 77 1194 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 132 8184 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 81 3700 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 64 773 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 54 536 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 57 826 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 47 771 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 62 2574 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 54 782 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 76 1346 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 61 433 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 57 175 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 41 118 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 54 289 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 75 414 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 52 365 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 44 350 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 50 350 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 48 277 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 42 192 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 39
Total Incidents for 1999-00 49
Total Incidents for 1998-99 48
Total Incidents for 1997-98 26

Post Codes
In Response Area
5720 5725
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Billa Kalina, SA
Olympic Dam, SA
Purple Downs, SA
Roxby Downs, SA

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