The MFS has 17 fire stations spread across regional South Australia.
These are divided into four service areas being
- Yorke and Mid North,
- Far North and Eyre,
- Riverland and Central, and
- Limestone Coast.
All regional based MFS fire stations are staffed by retained (part time) firefighters, with the exception of full-time firefighters also being located at Mount Gambier and Port Pirie fire stations.
All regional fire stations provide emergency response and recovery 24 hours a day, seven days a week.