Deep Creek fire, Day 1

Deep Creek fire, Day 1

Feb 5, 2026 | Fire Update, News

SAVEM is activated for the Deep Creek fire. We are not yet permitted onto the fireground itself – this is still a very dangerous uncontrolled Level 3 fire, and the focus is on firefighting. Today Commander Rachel, Forward Commander and Operations Officer Steve,...
SAVEM Activation for Deep Creek fire

SAVEM Activation for Deep Creek fire

Feb 3, 2026 | Fire Update, News

SAVEM has been advised by the Chief Veterinary Officer at PIRSA that SAVEM’s Activation for the Deep Creek fire is approved by the PIRSA State Controller. More information will be available tomorrow, and after the SAVEM Planning and Operations meeting. Access to...
SAVEM and the Tooperang Fire

SAVEM and the Tooperang Fire

Jan 20, 2026 | Fire Update, News

SAVEM is not yet Activated by PIRSA for the Tooperang fire. PIRSA and SAVEM are gathering information about wildlife injuries and losses, and PIRSA will make a decision later in the week regarding a SAVEM activation. CFS Incident Command is not allowing any agencies...
SAVEM pre season operational update

SAVEM pre season operational update

Nov 22, 2025 | News

Pre-season Operational Update follows SAVEM’s annual Exercise Respond in our training calendar.  The aim of Ops Update is to review, reinforce and upgrade SAVEM personnel’s existing knowledge and skills. Objectives are to develop knowledge of SAVEM...
SAVEM team visits MCC at Aldom

SAVEM team visits MCC at Aldom

Nov 22, 2025 | News

SAVEM Command arranged a visit for ten volunteers to see the SAVEM Mobile Care Centre at Aldom Transport & Engineering at Wingfield. The team were shown over the vehicle and some its special features were demonstrated. Enthusiasm to train on the truck is high. The...
SAVEM Mobile Care Centre update

SAVEM Mobile Care Centre update

Oct 31, 2025 | News

SAVEM’s Disaster Ready Fund Round One project, SAVEM Mobile Care Centre (MCC), is progressing well. There will be a launch later this year or early next, and while that won’t be the end of the project, it will mean we can actively get out and about showcasing...