Four South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) stations have received awards at this year’s regional proficiency and safety audit, with Loxton taking out first place and Victor Harbor earning two awards.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) of Regional Operations at MFS, Colin Lindsay said all 17 regional MFS stations participated in the annual assessment process, which gave retained (part-time) firefighters the opportunity to showcase their skills, community spirit and commitment to public safety.
ACFO Lindsay said the results of the 2021 Regional Operations Audit and Proficiency Assessment were: Chief Officer’s Shield (First Place), Loxton MFS Station (pictured); Regional Command Shield (Second Place), Tanunda MFS Station; Regional Assistant Chief Officer’s Shield (Third Place), Victor Harbor MFS Station; Most Improved Shield, Victor Harbor MFS Station; and Family Friendly Regional Station, Mt Gambier MFS Station.
He commended the hard work, high standards and commitment demonstrated by all regional MFS firefighters during station assessments.
“Congratulations to the four stations receiving awards; I know how hard they, and all the regional stations, worked to prepare their station and equipment to the highest standard for the audit and proficiency assessment,” ACFO Lindsay said.
“It becomes more difficult each year to select the stations to receive awards due to the outstanding efforts of all MFS regional stations.
“Each station went to exceptional efforts in preparing for their assessments, including station preparation and regular practise of the training drills and equipment checks.”
ACFO Lindsay thanked retained personnel and their families for their commitment both to the fire service and the community.
He said retained MFS firefighters from the following regional MFS stations participated in the assessment process: Kapunda, Peterborough, Murray Bridge, Wallaroo, Victor Harbor, Tanunda, Kadina, Whyalla, Pt Augusta, Pt Pirie, Moonta, Berri, Pt Lincoln, Mt Gambier, Renmark, Loxton and Mt Barker.
