Region 5

South East

Contact Details:

Address:	46 Smith Street Naracoorte SA 5271
Telephone:	(08) 8762 2311
Facsimile:	(08) 8762 1865
Postal Address:	PO Box 8 Naracoorte SA 5271
Email:	region5cfs@cfs.sa.gov.au

About Region 5

Region 5 covers about 20 000 square kilometres of the State, with a population of 70 000 people. In general terms it covers the Upper and Lower South East.

With reliable rainfall and abundant underground water, the Region has a strong history as a wealthy agricultural area. The wine growing district between Penola and Padthaway is one of Australias best wine growing districts due to its favourable combination of soils and climate. There has been recent rapid expansion of both viticulture and other horticulture.

The South East of South Australia represents 85 per cent of the States forests and is a $1.7 billion dollar industry with an annual growth rate of two per cent each year.

The Region has a history of significant fires and other emergencies that impact on the community. In general terms, the community faces increasing risks as economic growth continues with industry expansion.

Incident Statistics

Financial Year	2014/15	2013/14	2012/13	2011/12	2010/11	2009/10
Incidents Types:
Fixed Alarm (no cause)	65	71	63	75	72	72
HAZMAT Incidents	17	13	18	14	18	15
Miscellaneous Incidents	11	15	9	5	5	9
Other Incidents/Attendance	55	32	53	47	52	83
Rural Incidents	279	165	431	175	148	146
Special Service Incidents	125	208	182	104	126	80
Structure Incidents	45	45	40	60	40	46
Vehicle Related Incidents	157	186	164	175	205	185
Total:	754	735	960	655	666	636

Groups and Brigades

Region 5 has 8 Groups, 80 Brigades and 1 985 volunteers.

Group: Kingsley Brigades:
Allendale East	Donovans	Mount Schank
Blackfellows Caves	Kongorong	Port McDonnell
Group: Lacepede Brigades:
Keilira and District	Marcollat	Taratap
Kingston	Reedy Creek	Tilley Swamp
Group: Lucindale Brigades:
Avenue Range	Lucindale	Stewarts Range
Biscuit Flat	Spence	Woolumbool
Callendale
Group: Mount Gambier District Brigades:
Compton	Mil Lel	Pleasant Park
Forestry Trust CFS Industry Brigade	Moorak	Tarpeena
Forestry Logistics SA	Mount Gambier Forest	Wandilo
Green Triangle Forest Products	Mount Gambier Group Operations	Yahl
Group: Naracoorte Brigades:
Bool Lagoon	Hynam	Naracoorte
Cadgee	Kybybolite	Wrattonbully / Joanna
Frances	Lochaber
Group: Robe Brigades:
Bray	Mount Benson
Greenways	Robe Town
Group: Tatiara Brigades:
Bangham	McCallum	Western Flat
Bordertown	Mundulla	Willalooka
Keith	Padthaway	Wolseley
Kongal	Senior
Laffer	Sherwood
Group: Wattle Range Brigades:
Argyle	Maaoupe	Onefortyone Plantations
Australian Bluegum Plantation	Millicent	Penola
Beachport Town	Monbulla	Penola Forest
Comaum	Mount Burr	Rendelsham
Coonawarra	Mount Burr Forest	Southend
Furner	Mount Graham	Tantanoola
Glencoe	Mount McIntyre	Thornlea
Kalangadoo	Nangwarry	Wattle Range Group Ops
No Group Affiliation:
Region 5 Operations	Region 5 Training Centre	Region 5 Headquarters