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SA Country Fire Service Station

Truro

Information on this station was last updated on Thursday, May 18, 2023

Truro Station
Truro Station     -     Picture by CFS Promotions Unit
Truro 34
Truro 34     -     Picture by Nurioopta CFS
Truro QRV
Truro QRV     -     Picture by SA Emergency Services Photography
Truro Trailer
Truro Trailer     -     Picture by Emergency Services Adelaide

Comments On Station New 34 delivered May 2021

Station Information
Region : Region 2
Group : Northern Barossa Group
Established: 1951

Contact Information
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Physical Location Cemetery Road, Truro SA
CFS Map Book Map: MLR 208B, 284909
GPS Latitude: -34.408424 Longitude: 139.133331
Phone Numbers In an EMERGENCY Triple Zero - 000
Station When Manned (08) 8564 0373
Postal Address PO Box 69, Truro SA 5356
E-mail Truro CFS - cfstruro@gmail.com

How To Join
Training Occurs Wednesday 7:30pm
Advice to Recruits Please contact the Captain, Matthew Saegenschnitter, via email on Matthew.Saegenschnitter@sacfsvolunteer.org.au
Advice to Cadets Please contact the Captain, Matthew Saegenschnitter, via email on Matthew.Saegenschnitter@sacfsvolunteer.org.au

Vehicles & Appliances
Truro 34 4WD, 3000L General Purpose Appliance
Make and Model: Isuzu FTS 139-260 Crew
Water Capacity: 3000 Litres
Foam Quantity: 40 Litres
Registration Number: S691AQX
Equipment: Breathing Apparatus: 2
Lighting
Chainsaw: 1
GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Thermal Imaging Camera
Truro QRV 4WD, 500L Quick Response Vehicle
Make and Model: Nissan Patrol DX
Water Capacity: 550 Litres
Foam Quantity: 20 Litres
Registration Number: XQB390
Equipment: GPS
AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
Truro Trailer Support Trailer
Make and Model:
Foam Quantity: 60 Litres
Registration Number: TQP104
Equipment: Lighting
Generator
Quick Fill Pump
Specialist Equipment: Tent x 2

Emergency Response Information
Response Types : 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 - 2 sets
Defibrillator - 2 unit(s)
Firefighting Foam - 140 Litres
Portable Generator - 3 unit(s)
GPS - 2 unit(s)
Portable flood lighting - 3 set(s)
Quick Fill Pump
Specialist Equipment - 2 unit - Tent
 
Response Area Includes : Agricultural Crops - Agricultural Crops
Grasslands - Grasslands
Hills & Mountains - Hills & Mountains
Rural Areas - General Rural environments
Bushland & Scrub - Bushland & Scrub
Towns & Urban Areas - Towns & Urban Areas
 
Communications : GRN Radio Channel: 095 & 075
VHF Radio Channel: 6, 8, 11
UHF CB Radio Channel: 9

Incidents Attended Statistics for 2023-24 - 42 Responses
Building Fire 1 2.38% 184 Hrs 23.93%
Cover Assignment 1 2.38% 10 Hrs 1.30%
Did Not Arrive (Stop Call) 7 16.67% 2 Hrs 0.26%
Flood 1 2.38% 12 Hrs 1.56%
Good Intent Call 4 9.52% 15 Hrs 1.95%
Grain / Crop Fire 1 2.38% 8 Hrs 1.04%
Grass Or Stubble Fire 9 21.43% 144 Hrs 18.73%
Harvesting Machinery Fire 1 2.38% 7 Hrs 0.91%
Investigation (Smoke) 1 2.38% 2 Hrs 0.26%
Mobile Property Fire - Campervan/Caravan 1 2.38% 6 Hrs 0.78%
Mobile Property Fire - Road Transport Vehicle 1 2.38% 3 Hrs 0.39%
Other Assistance 1 2.38% 130 Hrs 16.91%
Rubbish Fire 1 2.38% 6 Hrs 0.78%
Tree Down 7 16.67% 17 Hrs 2.21%
Tree Fire 1 2.38% 21 Hrs 2.73%
Vehicle Accident / No Injury 1 2.38% 51 Hrs 6.63%
Vehicle Accident Rescue 1 2.38% 19 Hrs 2.47%
Vehicle Accident With Injuries 2 4.76% 132 Hrs 17.17%
Total Incidents for 2023-24 42 769 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2022-23 23 626 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2021-22 34 766 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2020-21 42 700 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2019-20 37 1821 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2018-19 35 2194 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2017-18 33 273 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2016-17 41 706 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2015-16 51 765 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2014-15 63 1109 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2013-14 67 1068 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2012-13 49 859 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2011-12 37 1069 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2010-11 42 809 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2009-10 28 547 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2008-09 32 811 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2007-08 29 436 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2006-07 47 1075 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2005-06 29 667 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2004-05 28 453 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2003-04 26 476 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2002-03 27 613 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2001-02 24 253 Hrs
Total Incidents for 2000-01 34
Total Incidents for 1999-00 20
Total Incidents for 1998-99 33
Total Incidents for 1997-98 30

Post Codes
In Response Area
5355 5356 5373 5374
Towns, Suburbs & Localities In Response Area
Annadale,
Dutton, SA
Dutton East, SA
Frankton, SA
Koonunga, SA
St Kitts, SA
Steinfeld, SA
Stockwell, SA
Stonefield, SA
Truro, SA