CFS Region 5 Headquarters

04/08/2025

Round 4 of the Farm Fire Unit grant program closes this week! This is your chance to get essential funding for fire response equipment.

Applications including relevant supporting documentation must be submitted by 5.00pm (ACST) Friday 8 August 2025.

Apply now via the CFS website https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/farms

01/08/2025

23/07/2025

Your feedback is needed.
What is the best way to get important alerts and updates to you? Fill in the survey (link in the post) to let CFS know what works for you.

Share your experiences and preferences for receiving CFS warnings by completing our short 5-minute survey 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XJKHTM5

Warnings are a critical element of emergency management, with the power to save lives. CFS issues warnings (Advice, Watch & Act and Emergency Warnings) for going bushfires, structure fires, and hazardous materials incidents in South Australia.

Your input will directly help us improve how the CFS delivers warnings to protect SA communities.

The survey closes on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.

22/07/2025

Join us on Wednesday 30 July where CFS Community Engagement Officer, Megan, will assist you with navigating the CFS website, understanding fire danger ratings, emergency apps for your device, methods of staying information and bushfire safer places.
Limited spaces - bookings essential, phone 8721 2540 or https://bit.ly/40S7vy9

22/07/2025

Round 4 of the Regional Capability Community Fund (RCCF) Farm Fire Unit Grant Program is now open! Secure funding to enhance your firefighting capabilities and strengthen your community's resilience.

For further information visit the CFS website https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/farms

15/07/2025

Join Jana and the team TONIGHT!

You can still register right up until the start time.

02/07/2025

NANGWARRY CFS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED NOW!

Nangwarry CFS has been a part of the community for many years. Over that time the brigade has evolved from a predominately bushfire brigade to responding to all types of emergencies in support of the community. Nangwarry CFS provides a 24/7 fire and rescue service to the town of Nangwarry and surrounding communities. This service is provided entirely by volunteers.
The Brigade is now at a critical point. Our fastest response would normally come from your part of the community. Your commitment to the community is needed for us to keep the Brigade open.
If Nangwarry CFS keep going in the current direction, we are at real risk of not having a CFS brigade within this local area. We will need to rely on other towns to assist when required. This may well increase the time it takes for help to arrive when it is needed the most.

Ultimately, the Nangwarry CFS brigade is a community asset. If we ignore it and don’t chip in, we will lose it.
Nangwarry CFS is recruiting now and is in critical need for new volunteers. If you are prepared to ‘have a go’ and join a team of likeminded people, you are just the type of person we are looking for. We have a need for both firefighters and operational support personnel. You may be able to help build the brigade with skills in areas such as administration, finance or logistics. We are seeking your time and willingness to learn and stand for our community.

IF YOU CAN HELP, THEN NANGWARRY CFS WANTS YOU!
We will provide you with the equipment, protective clothing and uniforms that you need as well as train you in the skills required to be able to help your community when it needs it the most.
If you or anyone you know of is willing and able to volunteer, we will be holding a community meeting at Nangwarry CFS Station, 7 MacIntosh Street, Nangwarry on Wednesday the 16th July 2025 at 7:00pm where we will have members present who will be able to answer your questions and provide further information on what being part of the CFS involves and the benefits it provides.
For more information please contact Region 5 Headquarters on 8762 7100.

18/06/2025

We are looking for our next Regional Administrative Officer! Are you ready to join the team at SA Country Fire Service Region 5? Apply today!

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02/06/2025

🌟 Join the CFS Youth Advisory Council – 2025 Recruitment Now Open! 🌟

🌟 Join the CFS Youth Advisory Council – 2025 Recruitment Now Open! 🌟

The CFS Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a passionate and proactive group of young volunteers representing the voices of CFS members aged 18–30 across South Australia. The YAC serves as a direct link between young members and the leadership of the CFS, ensuring that the perspectives, ideas, and concerns of youth volunteers are heard and valued at the highest level of the organisation.

🗓 Recruitment for the 2025 intake will open on 31st May 2025 and close at COB on 9th July 2025.
This year, we will be recruiting new representatives from:

- Region 1

- Region 3

- Region 5

- Region 6

We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic, proactive, and committed youth members who are passionate about the future of the CFS and keen to contribute to its ongoing growth and improvement.

✅ Eligibility:

- Aged 18 to 30 years old

- A current CFS volunteer

- Reside in one of the recruiting regions listed above

Being a part of the YAC involves attending six meetings per year, held on Sundays at Emergency Services Headquarters (ESHQ) in Keswick, SA. In your role, you will have the unique opportunity to represent the youth of your region directly to CFS leadership and help shape the direction of the service.

💼 Members may also have the chance to contribute to:

- Training committees

- Cadet program development

- Communications and public engagement

- Operational Infrastructure & Logistics (OI&L) working groups

- And many other meaningful projects and opportunities within the service

This is a rewarding and dynamic opportunity to grow your leadership skills, expand your network, and help guide the future of youth engagement in the CFS.

📲 To apply, scan the QR Code below or go to the link provided.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PHKJ63S

07/05/2025

Are you in Bordertown on May 21? Why not head to the Bordertown Public Library and meet with our friendly regional community engagement officer!

Our first Tech Savvy for term 2 starts at 11am tomorrow!
Join us on the 21st May with special guest speaker from SA Country Fire Service to learn about how we can stay connected and informed. RSVP to Bordertown Library on 8752 1473

22/04/2025

The Country Fire Service is seeking casual administration officers. If you are interested a career change please visit!

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04/04/2025

We’re Hiring - Regional Administrative Officer

An exciting opportunity exists within our SA Country Fire Service Region 5 team for a Regional Administrative Officer.

Are you someone with attention to detail, excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills and a passion for community? We want you!

About the Role:

• Provide a comprehensive administrative, secretarial and clerical service to personnel located within the Regional Office.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective, administration, document, file and records management system.
• Provide a high quality information and reception service to volunteers, members of the public and other agencies on a broad range of activities associated with the CFS.
• Provide on the job training and mentoring to clerical trainees and temporary agency staff placed in the Regional Office.
• Contribute to effective and efficient injury management by promptly and accurately processing Workcover claims by injured volunteers

The South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) provides a rewarding and exciting career choice for people who are passionate about making a difference in their communities.
Are you ready to join an organisation where there is a strong sense of camaraderie and teamwork and no two days are the same?

Apply today

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