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SA Country Fire Service Station

Waikerie

Information on this station was last updated on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Waikerie Station
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Waikerie Crew
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Waikerie 34
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Waikerie QRV
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Waikerie Rescue
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Waikerie URP
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Comments On Station Group base for Mid Murray Group

Station Information
Region : Region 3
Group : Mid Murray Group
Established: 1947

Contact Information
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Physical Location 3 Coombe Terrace, Waikerie SA
CFS Map Book Map: RMM 241, 062174
GPS Latitude: -34.179712 Longitude: 139.983717
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8541 2909
Postal Address PO Box 8, Waikerie SA 5330

How To Join
Training Occurs First Sunday of the month 9:00am
Advice to Recruits Please contact the Captain, Shaun Arnold via the Station General Business Number (anytime)
Advice to Cadets Please contact the Captain, Shaun Arnold, via the Station General Business Number (anytime)

Vehicles & Appliances
Waikerie 34 4WD, 3000L General Purpose Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS 139-260 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 40 Litres
Registration Number: S089BQB
Equipment: Chainsaw: 1
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Waikerie QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Toyota Landcruiser
Water Capacity: 450 Litres
Registration Number: VVT097
Equipment: GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Waikerie Rescue Rescue Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu NPR300
Registration Number: S582AQK
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Hazmat
Road Crash Rescue
Lighting
Generator
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Waikerie Trailer Support Trailer
Make and Model:
Equipment:
Specialist Equipment: Chairs, tables, shelter
Waikerie URP 4WD, 2000L Urban Rural Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS750 Crew
Water Capacity: 2000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: WNT843
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Lighting
GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : Specialist Administration - Administration Centre
Airport / Airstrip - Aviation Airports and Airstrips
Hazmat - Chemical Spill Decontamination
ZECC - Zone Emergency Coordination Centre
Natural Disasters - Storm Damage / Flooding
Fires - Other - Car, Rubbish and Other fires
Road Crash Rescue - Road Crash Rescue
Fires - Rural - Grass Fires, Bush Fires
Fires - Structure - House / Factory / Shed Fires
 
Specialist Equipment : Breathing Apparatus - 8 sets
BA Compressor
Chainsaw - 2 saw(s)
Defibrillator
Floating Pump
Firefighting Foam
Portable Generator - 3 unit(s)
GPS - 4 unit(s)
Hazmat Equipment
Portable flood lighting - 3 set(s)
Road Crash Rescue
Rescue Litter
 
Response Area Includes : Airport / Airstrip - Aircraft landing area
Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops
Grasslands - Grasslands
Hospital / Nursing Home - Hospitals and Aged Care facilities
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
Orchard / Viticulture - Fruit Orchards & Vineyards
National Parks - National Park areas
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Special Risks - Special Risks - Murray River environs
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 205 & 215
VHF Radio Channel: 44, 55, 67
UHF CB Radio Channel: 9

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2024-25 - 112 Responses
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities 2 1.79% 141 Hrs 1.38%
Alarm Activation Due To Steam, Shower, Bath, Sauna, Urn/Kettle 1 0.89% 53 Hrs 0.52%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 1 0.89% 140 Hrs 1.37%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction 2 1.79% N/A
Assist Other Agencies 16 14.29% 1,129 Hrs 11.03%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 3 2.68% 80 Hrs 0.78%
Barbecue Or Hangi 1 0.89% 2 Hrs 0.02%
Building Fire 1 0.89% 275 Hrs 2.69%
Building Fire - Content Only 1 0.89% 4 Hrs 0.04%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 1 0.89% 219 Hrs 2.14%
Chemical Spill Or Leak 1 0.89% 6 Hrs 0.06%
Combustible / Flammable Leak 1 0.89% 238 Hrs 2.32%
Detector Suspected Malfunction 3 2.68% 189 Hrs 1.85%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 12 10.71% 209 Hrs 2.04%
Fip - Reset Prior To Arrival By Management 1 0.89% 64 Hrs 0.63%
Good Intent Call 8 7.14% 560 Hrs 5.47%
Grape Spills 1 0.89% 3 Hrs 0.03%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 8 7.14% 919 Hrs 8.98%
Investigation (Smoke) 1 0.89% 119 Hrs 1.16%
Medical Assist - Cpr/Ear 1 0.89% 217 Hrs 2.12%
Minor Fuel Or Oil Spill 1 0.89% 5 Hrs 0.05%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 5 4.46% 625 Hrs 6.10%
Mobile Property Fire - Road Transport Vehicle 1 0.89% 50 Hrs 0.49%
Other (Outside Fire) 3 2.68% 360 Hrs 3.52%
Outside Fire (Not Rubbish)/Goodwill Bins 1 0.89% 269 Hrs 2.63%
Rubbish Bin 1 0.89% 246 Hrs 2.40%
Rubbish Fire 4 3.57% 512 Hrs 5.00%
Scrub And Grass Fire 5 4.46% 942 Hrs 9.20%
Severe Weather And Natural Disaster 1 0.89% 66 Hrs 0.64%
Tree Down 1 0.89% 158 Hrs 1.54%
Tree Fire 1 0.89% 16 Hrs 0.16%
Tree Fire 2 1.79% 83 Hrs 0.81%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 11 9.82% 1,266 Hrs 12.37%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 5 4.46% 599 Hrs 5.85%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 4 3.57% 474 Hrs 4.63%
Total Incidents for 2024-25 112 10,238 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2023-24 86 7678 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2022-23 103 8044 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 116 14169 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 99 16416 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 81 12651 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 104 13822 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 110 8218 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 96 1255 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 111 1836 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 97 2202 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 124 1828 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 104 1567 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 145 2117 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 96 1094 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 105 1330 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 109 1931 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 96 2494 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 126 8644 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 117 1568 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 130 2326 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 105 2196 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 108 1489 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 121 3366 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 110
Total Incidents for 1999-00 88
Total Incidents for 1998-99 115
Total Incidents for 1997-98 95

Post Codes
In Response Area
5322 5330 5332
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Boolgun,
Devlins Pound,
Golden Heights,
Good Hope Landing, SA
Holder, SA
Lowbank, SA
Markaranka, SA
Qualco,
Ramco, SA
Ramco Heights,
Stockyard Plain, SA
Sunlands, SA
Taylorville, SA
Waikerie, SA
Wappilka, SA
Woolpunda, SA