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SA Country Fire Service Station

Burra

Information on this station was last updated on Monday, June 26, 2023

Burra Station
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Burra 34
Burra 34     -     Picture by Pauline Christie
Burra QAV
Burra QAV     -     Picture by Pauline Christie
Burra 34P
Burra 34P     -     Picture by Pauline Christie

Comments On Station Group base for Burra Group
New 34P delivered March 2021

Station Information
Region : Region 4
Group : Burra Group
Established: 1946

Contact Information
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Physical Location 12 Smelts Road, Burra SA
CFS Map Book Map: YPMN, 089717
GPS Latitude: -33.677405 Longitude: 138.940679
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8892 2041
Postal Address 12 Smelts Rd, Burra SA 5417

How To Join
Training Occurs Monday 7:30 pm, Cadets Monday 7.30pm (except public holidays)
Advice to Recruits Please attend station on training night, or contact the Captain, Christopher Taylor
Advice to Cadets Please attend station on a training night, or contact cadet coordinator Pauline Christie

Vehicles & Appliances
Burra 34 4WD, 3000L General Purpose Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS750 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: XQA480
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Burra 34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS 139-260 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 40 Litres
Registration Number: S695AQX
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Road Crash Rescue
Lighting
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Burra QAV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Toyota Landcruiser
Water Capacity: 580 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: XQN076
Equipment: GPS

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : Hazmat - Chemical Spill Decontamination
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
Chainsaw - 1 saw(s)
Defibrillator - 2 unit(s)
Firefighting Foam - 380 Litres
Portable Generator - 1 unit(s)
GPS - 3 unit(s)
Hazmat Equipment
Portable flood lighting - 1 set(s)
Road Crash Rescue
 
Response Area Includes : Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops
Grasslands - Grasslands
Hills & Mountains - Hills & Mountains
Hospital / Nursing Home - Hospitals and Aged Care facilities
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
National Parks - National Park areas
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 067 & 050
VHF Radio Channel: 45, 55, 57
UHF CB Radio Channel: 9

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2023-24 - 67 Responses
Alarm Activation By Outside Tradesman/Occupier Activities 2 2.99% 4 Hrs 0.36%
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 1 1.49% 4 Hrs 0.36%
Alarm System Suspected Malfunction 6 8.96% 28 Hrs 2.49%
Assist Other Agencies 6 8.96% 11 Hrs 0.98%
Assist Police Or Other Gov. Agency 1 1.49% N/A
Building Fire - Content Only 1 1.49% 5 Hrs 0.44%
Building Fire - Structure & Content 2 2.99% 26 Hrs 2.31%
Building Fire - Structure Only 1 1.49% 12 Hrs 1.07%
Chemical Spill Or Leak 1 1.49% 5 Hrs 0.44%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 9 13.43% 43 Hrs 3.82%
Excessive Heat, Overheat, Scorch Burns - No Ignition 1 1.49% 5 Hrs 0.44%
Fip - Reset Prior To Arrival By Management 1 1.49% 3 Hrs 0.27%
Fip Not Activated - Atu Activated 1 1.49% 2 Hrs 0.18%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 12 17.91% 352 Hrs 31.26%
Heat Related And Electrical 1 1.49% 5 Hrs 0.44%
Medical Assist 1 1.49% 4 Hrs 0.36%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 1 1.49% 6 Hrs 0.53%
Odour Or Gas Leak 1 1.49% 5 Hrs 0.44%
Other (Outside Fire) 1 1.49% 1 Hrs 0.09%
Other Assistance 1 1.49% 11 Hrs 0.98%
Rubbish Bin 2 2.99% 6 Hrs 0.53%
Rubbish Fire 1 1.49% 1 Hrs 0.09%
Scrub And Grass Fire 1 1.49% 57 Hrs 5.06%
Sprinkler Water Pressure Fluctuations/Equipment Fault 1 1.49% 2 Hrs 0.18%
Tree Down 3 4.48% 10 Hrs 0.89%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 3 4.48% 41 Hrs 3.64%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 1 1.49% 94 Hrs 8.35%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 4 5.97% 383 Hrs 34.01%
Total Incidents for 2023-24 67 1,126 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2022-23 38 1510 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 32 408 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 50 591 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 45 2003 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 35 966 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 62 1455 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 64 3283 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 67 5744 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 51 1921 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 54 1589 Hrs

Post Codes
In Response Area
5417
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Burra, SA
Koonoona, SA