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Ash Wednesday commemoration, Furner
AROUND 150 people gathered at Furner on Saturday to reflect on the 30th
anniversary of the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires that swept across
the region on February 16, 1983. The SAFFM provided Memorabilia, such as recovered items, as well as photographs, press
cuttings and television news footage from the 1983 events at the Furner Hall throughout the afternoon.  SAVFF Museum Blitz on Float
 Museum display at Furner SAVFFM Members at Furner
John Probert and Rex Hall
 Smokey at Museum display
SAFFM Caps for SaleThe SAFFM has produced a run of caps featuring the SAFFM emblem on the
front or sale now. Please contact Rex for details on how to purchase
these items. 
Museum on Show
TATIARA community health men’s business group visited the SA Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum in Naracoorte last week.
Nearly 40 older men from Bordertown and Keith saw the vintage fire equipment stored at Naracoorte Showgrounds. Many were former members of the CFS and enjoyed seeing the types of equipment which they’d used many years ago. After visiting the museum, the group had lunch at the Kincraig Hotel.
Museum chairman Rex Hall said the men “were fascinated. I think they could really relate to the memorabilia.”
He spoke to the group about the museum’s aims and aspirations.
Andrew Reed and Basil Thiele of Bordertown with SA volunteer fire fighters museum chairman Rex Hall.
“I gave a brief outline of what we are hoping to achieve - research, record, conserve and promote the history and equipment.”
The museum’s local working party committee members will submit a plan to the National Trust soon. The committee wish to build a permanent home for the museum in the trust’s grounds in MacDonnell St.
Mr Hall said if the plan was accepted, the committee would submit another plan to Naracoorte Lucindale Council for approval.
The historic equipment has been housed at the showgrounds for eight years and Mr Hall would like to see a permanent home in MacDonnell St in the next 18 months. The committee is applying for government grants and raising money by raffles and donations. “We are so appreciative of the show society for leasing the premises to us,” Mr Hall said.
Article sourced from the Naracoorte Herald - www.naracoorteherald.com.au
$250k CFS museum for Naracoorte Significant steps are being taken for Naracoorte to house a
permanent and public display of historic fire-fighting vehicles, CFS
uniforms, photographs and other memorabilia from all parts of SA. If
all goes to plan, a purpose-built pavilion for the State museum costing
about $250,000 will be erected in the grounds of the Sheep’s Back
Museum in MacDonnell St. 
Derek Blackwell (left) and Rex Hall in the foreground with working party
members Alan Hall, Barry Clark, Roger Bennett and Graeme McPhee
standing on the rear deck of the former Coonalpyn CFS water tanker.
In-principle agreement for such a
development has recently been struck between the Naracoorte National
Trust branch (owners of the Sheep’s Back Museum), and the SA Volunteer
Fire Fighters Museum Incorporated. The next stage of the proposal is to
develop a business plan and detailed drawings which are agreeable to the
two organisations.The drawings must also comply with the regulatory
requirements of Naracoorte Lucindale Council. Article sourced from the Naracoorte Herald - www.naracoorteherald.com.au
Old tanker heads to
heritage museum
Tuesday, 7 September 2010
The
CFS Heritage Committee has announced the acquisition of a decommissioned CFS
tanker to be added to its fleet of historic vehicles.
The
former Coonalpyn tanker had been in service since the early 1980s and later
became the property of the Coorong District Council.
The former Coonalpyn CFS Tanker kindly
donated by the Coorong District Council to the Heritage Committee
Coorong District Council Chief Executive
Michael Boyd (left) receives a certificate of appreciation from Heritage
Committee chairman Rex Hall AFSM
2010 CFS REUNION
SATURDAY 31ST JULY 2010
SA EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICE & SA COUNTRY FIRE SERVICE 2010 REUNION
The SACFS HERITAGE COMMITTEE Cordially invites past & current EFS / CFS Volunteers, Staff and families to join them at the 2010 CFS REUNION on SATURDAY 31ST JULY 2010 at the ALLAN SCOTT MORPHETTVILLE PARK COMPLEX
7.00 PM for Registration followed by a light buffet dinner. $30.00 per head, Drinks available
SUNDAY 1ST AUGUST 2010
At the ALLAN SCOTT MORPHETTVILLE PARK COMPLEX from 10.00 AM with buffet BBQ lunch
Please RSVP early but prior to July 15th to:
Rex Hall
Phone: (08) 8762 1424
Mobile: 0417 081 560
Postal address: 26 FOSTER ST NARACOORTE SA 5271
Email: gadang@rbm.com.au
Download a copy of the invitation here
Arno Bay 34 Restoration
The Arno Bay 34 appliance is receiving attention with assistance from participants of the Work for the Dole scheme in Adelaide.
Progress pictures are from the work carried out to date.
Fire Expo
The CFS Heritage Committee will he holding a Fire Expo at the Naracoorte Show Grounds on the 25th of October, between 9.30am and 3.30pm.
The show will include the following.
- Display of Heritage Fire Appliances
- Smokey the Koala
- Community Education
- Farm Fire Units
- Forestry Hose LayDEH laws and legislation
- Display by CFS Cadets
- Fire Safety Trade display
Catering will also be available throughout the day.
Yorke Peninsula Field Day display
The CFS Heritage Committee set up a display in the CFS tent at the Yorke Peninsula Field Days site at Paskeville featuring a collection of appliance pictures, equipment and recently released history books.
The display won Best Outdoor Exhibit for the show, which is a credit to the work put in by all concerned.
New Website launched
Saturday, 13th June 2009
The CFS Heritage Committee have launched a new website to showcase the collection of appliances, equipment and documents. www.cfsheritage.org.au
This online display will be continuously updated as new items arrive.
Work initiative restores fire truck Thursday, 23 April 2009 
Ian Jamieson from XMRC receiving a certificate of appreciation from Rex Hall of the CFS Volunteer Association
The CFS Heritage Committee will today take possession of an old fire truck that was restored through the efforts of a dedicated group of unemployed workers as part of a job creation initiative. CFS Heritage Committee chairman Rex Hall AFSM said the project began six months ago with the help of the CFS Volunteers Association to restore a Dodge fire truck. “This truck required a lot of work to restore it to showroom condition,” he said. The Ex Military Rehabilitation Centre (XMRC) at Edinburgh and community employment agency Jobs Statewide Inc combined their resources to tackle the project. “A total of eight unemployed people were tasked to restore the fire truck and its ancillary equipment which involved metal work, spray painting and panel beating,” Mr Hall said. “Seven of those who worked on this project have since gained full and part time employment with one person still in full time training.” A presentation to mark the completion of the project and acknowledge the work of its participants, will take place at 12 noon today at XMRC at Building 186, Contractors Road in Edinburgh. The restored vehicle will be placed in the CFS Heritage Committee Museum at Naracoorte. For more information contact Rex Hall on 8762 1424.
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