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17/02/2013 KI Foam Deployment
On Sunday the 17th of February both Eden Hills 14 and Blackwood 24 headed to Kangaroo Island for a 3 day deployment. These appliances are equipped with compressed air foam system (CAFS) pumps capable...
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New station for Eden Hills brigade
Eden Hills brigade has moved into its new station. Building of the new station involved the demolition of the old station and environmental remediation of the site. During station construction Eden...
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21/7/2013 Eden Hills Station Opening
On the 21st of July 2013 the new Eden Hills fire station was officially opened by Greg Nettleton the CFS CO. The new station has three appliance bays, meeting room and crew facilities.
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30/10/2013 Deployment to NSW
During October personnel and two appliances from the Sturt CFS Group deployed to NSW as part of the SA component assisting in combating a number of fires burning across the state. Cherry Gardens 34 and...
View ArticleTanker Appeal Launch
The Sturt CFS Group has launched a fund raising appeal for the purchase of a water tanker. This additional tanker will improve fire cover provided to the residents of the area by increasing the...
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8/2/2014 Belair National Park Fire
On Saturday 8/2/14 brigades from Sturt and Lofty Groups responded to a fire burning under extreme fire conditions in the Belair National Park. The fire was quickly contained with the assistance of...
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2/1/2015 Sampson Flat Fire
Late in the evening of Friday 2/1/15 the Sturt Group strike team was responded to assist in combating a large fire burning out of control in the Adelaide Hills to the North East of Adelaide. The Sturt...
View Article10/10/2015 Tanker nearing delivery
The Sturt Group Bulk Water Carrier is almost here. It is currently undertaking final testing and acceptance before being delivered to the brigade. Here is a video produced by the manufacturer Moore...
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2015 Bushfire Action Week
As part of bushfire action week 2015 Blackwood brigade is hosting an open day which will include demonstrations and ability to view the soon to be commissioned Sturt Group Tanker. The event will be...
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24/11/2015 Davenport Community Forum
The Sturt CFS Group Officer Dale Thompson will be attending the Davenport electorate community forum at the Blackwood Uniting Church at 7:00PM 24/11/2015. The forum allows members of the community to...
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Teddy bears for comfort in times of distress
A local resident has kindly knitted and donated a number of teddy bears. These will be vacuum packed for safe storage and carried on appliances for children involved in emergencies. These are often...
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