Berri firefighters are expected to receive a replacement Heavy Urban Pump appliance as part of a state-wide spend.
The $1.25M investment follows an independent review which will also see station upgrades at Renmark & Loxton.
Around half of the report’s 41 recommendations made are already said to be progressing, including an audit of retained firefighting stations.
Across the state there’s 17 regional MFS stations, with the Riverland home to three, located in Berri, Loxton & Renmark.
MFS Chief Officer, Jeff Swann said “The MFS has a large capital works project underway within the regions that is focused on replacing and improving stations and appliances to create a safer working environment for our staff.”
“This report was commissioned when it was identified there were opportunities to enhance regional operations within the MFS following the negotiations of the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service Enterprise Agreement 2022.”
“The program of work scoped from this review is an important objective for the MFS in ensuring our response capability and staff are recognised and supported in the important service they provide to their regional communities.” Said Officer Swann.
