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SA Country Fire Service Station

Port Wakefield

Information on this station was last updated on Saturday, June 29, 2024

Port Wakefield Station
Port Wakefield Station     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Port Wakefield 34P
Port Wakefield 34P     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Port Wakefield A34P
Port Wakefield A34P     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit

Station Information
Region : Region 2
Group : Wakefield Plains Group
Established: 1947

Contact Information
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Physical Location 10a East Street, Port Wakefield SA
CFS Map Book Map: YPMN 233, 377138
GPS Latitude: -34.186318 Longitude: 138.153171
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8867 1336
Postal Address 10a East Tce, Port Wakefield SA 5550

How To Join
Training Occurs Seniors Monday 6.00pm, (weekly) Cadets Mondays (fortnightly) 1700 Hrs
Advice to Recruits Please contact Captain, Warren Miller, or attend training night
Advice to Cadets Please attend training Mondays from 5.00pm during school term or contact the Captain.

Vehicles & Appliances
Port Wakefield 34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS750 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 60 Litres
Registration Number: XQB422
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 2
Road Crash Rescue
Lighting
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Port Wakefield A34P 4WD, 3000L Light Pumper
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS800 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: S121AQS
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 4
Lighting
Generator
Chainsaw: 1
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thermal Imaging Camera

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : 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 - 6 sets
BA Compressor
Chainsaw - 2 saw(s)
Defibrillator - 2 unit(s)
Firefighting Foam
Portable Generator - 1 unit(s)
GPS - 1 unit(s)
Portable flood lighting - 2 set(s)
Road Crash Rescue
Thermal Imaging Camera
 
Response Area Includes : Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops
Grasslands - Grasslands
Industrial Parks - Industrial and Commercial areas
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Silos - Grain Silos
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 104 & 084
VHF Radio Channel: 29, 31, 34
UHF CB Radio Channel: 9

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2023-24 - 64 Responses
Alarm Sounded No Evidence Of Fire 1 1.56% 6 Hrs 0.28%
Assist Other Agencies 4 6.25% 186 Hrs 8.58%
Building Fire 2 3.13% 104 Hrs 4.80%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 22 34.38% 331 Hrs 15.27%
Dumpster Or Other Outside Trash 1 1.56% 21 Hrs 0.97%
Excessive Heat, Overheat, Scorch Burns - No Ignition 1 1.56% 8 Hrs 0.37%
Investigation (Smoke) 1 1.56% 8 Hrs 0.37%
Medical Assist 1 1.56% 102 Hrs 4.71%
Minor Fuel Or Oil Spill 1 1.56% 2 Hrs 0.09%
Mobile Property / Vehicle 1 1.56% 20 Hrs 0.92%
Mobile Property Fire - Road Transport Vehicle 3 4.69% 144 Hrs 6.65%
Other (Outside Fire) 1 1.56% N/A
Other Assistance 1 1.56% 1 Hrs 0.05%
Rubbish Bin 1 1.56% 3 Hrs 0.14%
Rubbish Fire 2 3.13% 51 Hrs 2.35%
Scrub And Grass Fire 1 1.56% 5 Hrs 0.23%
Tree Fire 2 3.13% 273 Hrs 12.60%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 14 21.88% 766 Hrs 35.35%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 1 1.56% 11 Hrs 0.51%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 3 4.69% 125 Hrs 5.77%
Total Incidents for 2023-24 64 2,167 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2022-23 62 2642 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 55 1783 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 57 2877 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 68 3746 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 62 3344 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 70 723 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 83 1158 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 68 1140 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 87 2638 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 80 1777 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 83 1906 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 75 1143 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 80 924 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 67 1247 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 83 960 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 83 1384 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 80 1509 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 66 1113 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 64 863 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 71 1177 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 69 1113 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 55 790 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 53
Total Incidents for 1999-00 32
Total Incidents for 1998-99 58
Total Incidents for 1997-98 47

Post Codes
In Response Area
5550
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Beaufort,
Bowmans, SA
Inkerman, SA
Port Wakefield, SA
Proof Range, SA