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SAFECOM has a centralised public affairs unit that works with each emergency services agency to deliver media liaison and public affairs functions.
Due to the nature of the emergency services, each agency reports their news and media releases on their web pages.
To go to the individual webpages, click the relevant agency name below:
- Country Fire Service (Bushfire alerts and incident information is available on this site)
- Metropolitan Fire Service
- State Emergency Service (Flood and storm response information is available on this site)
SAFECOM News and Media Releases - 2009
| December | August | April |
| November | July | March |
|---|---|---|
| October | June | February |
| September | May | January |
November
National Award for South Australia's Extreme Heat Response Project
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
A 'National Winner' Award was presented yesterday for a state wide initiative titled Extreme Heat Response at the Australian Safer Communities Awards at Old Parliament House in Canberra. The project involved a number of agencies working together to research and implement new approaches to support the community in times of extreme heat. [Read More]
Recognition for Kangaroo Island Volunteers
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Recognition for Kangaroo Island emergency service volunteers and their employers will be the key
focus of the SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) Board visit to the area on
Thursday 18 November. [Read More]
23 South Australians Receive Honours for Outstanding Service
Tuesday, 23 November 2010
Twenty-three South Australians, who've gone above and beyond the call of duty, risking their lives in some cases, will be honoured at a special ceremony today. [Read More]
International Volunteer Managers Day
5 November 2009
Emergency Services Minister Michael Wright today encouraged all South Australians to acknowledge and appreciate the important role volunteer managers play within the State's fire and emergency service organisations, as part of 2009 International Volunteer Managers Day. [Read More]
October
Clear bushfire warnings for South Australians
19 October 2009
South Australians living, working or travelling in bushfire-prone areas will be given clear advice about what to do in advance of a fire under the new Fire Danger Rating system, the Minister for Emergency Services Michael Wright said today. [Read More]
Government gives extra $5.2 million to help state this fire season
18 October 2009
An additional $5.2 million has been pledged by the Rann Government to help all South Australians get bushfire ready for the impending fire danger season. [Read More]
National Firefighters' Remembrance Day
10 October 2009
Emergency Services Minister Michael Wright has encouraged all South Australians to reflect and honour those firefighters who have died while keeping South Australian communities safe, as part of 2009 National Firefighters' Remembrance Day. [Read More]
Major exercise to test emergency services
7 October 2009
South Australia's Police and Emergency Services will today put themselves to the test; dealing with a mock incident similar to what occurred during the Black Saturday fires in Victoria. [Read More]
Bushfire season just 30 days away
2 October 2009
Minister for Emergency Services, Michael Wright has urged all those living in fire risk areas to be prepared for the upcoming bushfire season, which is just 30 days from officially commencing in parts of South Australia. [Read More]
September
Safer Community Award winners announced
29 September 2009
Seven organisations and individuals have been commended for their innovative programs aimed at making South Australia a safer, more resilient community. [Read More]
Changes to the Fire and Emergency Services Act passed
25 September 2009
New laws, which amend the Fire and Emergency Services Act, are expected to be in force during this
year's fire season after passing Parliament yesterday.[Read More]
Government takes action on bushfire taskforce
10 September 2009
The State Government today responded to comprehensive recommendations by the Bushfire Task Force, set up to analyse key issues arising from the Victorian Bushfires Royal Commission. [Read More]
August
Fire and emergency service chiefs visit Fleurieu
27 August 2009
The diversity of emergency response efforts to protect the people and property of the Fleurieu Peninsula will be a key focus of the fire and emergency service sector's Board visit to the region today. [Read More]
Fleurieu employers recognised for supporting emergency service volunteers
27 August 2009
SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) Chief Executive David Place will today visit Port Elliot to thank 51 self employed volunteers and employers who allow their staff to regularly down tools to support their local emergency service organisations. [Read More]
Funding boost to drive emergency services projects
12 August 2009
The State's Emergency Services volunteers are set to benefit from a funding boost of over $100,000 for community projects thanks to grants from the National Emergency Volunteer Support Fund (NEVSF). [Read More]
July
Changes to Fire and Emergency Services Act Introduced
15 July 2009
Minister for Emergency Services, Michael Wright, will today introduce amendments to the Fire and Emergency Services Act in preparation for this year's fire season. [Read More]
Emergency Services Praised for Effort in Severe Weather
02 July 2009
Minister for Emergency Services, Michael Wright, has today thanked SES volunteers for their efforts following severe winds that swept through South Australia earlier this week.[Read More]
June
$1.1M Towards a New Surf Central for State's Lifesavers
03 June 2009
Emergency Services Minister, Michael Wright, has announced Volunteer lifesavers will receive a $1.1 million funding injection in tomorrow's 2009-10 State Budget. [Read More]
May
Major Investment in the Government Radio Network
31 May 2009
Police and Emergency Services Minister Michael Wright today announced the State Government will invest more than $100 million in Thursday's State Budget to provide for a digital upgrade to the Government Radio Network.[Read More]
Fire and emergency services chiefs' visit the South East this week
27 May 2009
Fire prevention, emergency response, volunteer management and community resilience will be the focus of the fire and emergency services sector's Board visit to the South East on May 28-29.[Read More]
Employers recognised for supporting emergency services volunteers
26 May 2009
Chief Executive, SA Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM), David Place will this week, during a visit to Kingston in the state's South East, acknowledge a group of self employed volunteers and employers, who allow their staff to regularly down tools to support their local emergency service organisations. [Read More]
$1.8 million injection for fire and emergency services
South Australia's Fire and Emergency services sector is set to benefit from s $1.8 million funding boost to expand Country Fire Service and Volunteer Marine Rescue fleets, extend fire-ground radio communications and develop an emergency call centre training facility for the sector.[Read More]
April
Praise For State's Firefighters As Season Ends
30 April 2009
Emergency Services Minister, Michael Wright, today thanked all Country and Metropolitan Fire Service members who've helped keep our State and community safe during this fire danger season.[Read More]
Milestone For Wangary Bushfire Recommendations
1 April 2009
Another milestone has been reached in responding to the Deputy Coroner's recommendations arising from the Coronial Inquest into the Wangary Bushfires, with the formal release today of two research reports into farming practices and bushfire risk.[Read More]
March
Summer Shark Patrols To Watch Over Waters For Longer
25 March 2009
Aerial beach patrols will be extended another month to ensure South Australia's coastline is under the microscope throughout the school holidays. [Read More]
$1.4 Million For Disaster Mitigation In South Australia
6 March 2009
South Australia is set to receive $1.4 million for fourteen projects to help reduce the impact and risk of natural disasters.[Read more]
Government Appoints Bushfire Taskforce
5 March 2009
A specialist taskforce, comprising of experts in various fields, has been selected to analyse key issues arising from the Victorian bushfires.[Read more]
January
Heat Health Warning
31 January 2009
The State Emergency Service (SES) and SA Health are warning South Australians that the current heatwave is
a threat to public safety. [Read More]
