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Incidents / Truck Fire Tailem Bend 07/11/08
« on: November 07, 2008, 03:20:29 PM »
5km West Tailem Bend 07/11/08
More at http://www.users.on.net/~katrinah/incidents.html

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SA Firefighter General / Seatbelts on Firegrounds
« on: January 25, 2006, 01:33:52 PM »
In response to discussion in another thread:

Honestly, in the cab of an appliance on the fireground it can be a bit difficult to wear a seatbelt. As an appliance officer you'll have severak radios to reach and use (also phones), map books to find in totes behind seats, weather meters, cool drinks out the fridge etc - talk to crews on intercoms and even by poking your head out of the window - or getting off. Landowners and farmers hooting around to pull up next to and talk to (possibly having to get out, getting out to assist crews, liaise with other crews etc. etc.
And even the driver can be continually exiting and entering the vehicle.
Is it really that realistic to think that these people will remember or even be able to wear their seatbelts at all times? And their crew on the back are standing up on a moving vehicle fighting running grassies.

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SA Firefighter General / MOVED: JOKES
« on: January 09, 2006, 07:04:50 AM »
This topic has been moved to General Discussion - The Humour Zone

http://www.safirefighter.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=53&?topic=218.0

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Women of the Fire Industry / La Trobe University Survey
« on: September 09, 2005, 01:22:53 PM »
All CFS Women Volunteers are being sent surveys from La Trobe Uni on their experiences in CFS for compilation. This information will be used (anonymously) to provide data to CFS.

Interesting.....

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SA Firefighter General / ICE - In Case Of Emergency
« on: August 13, 2005, 03:52:23 PM »
So has everybody had their ICE SMS's? (Suggesting people store their emergency contact in their mobiles under the contact name ICE) Do people think it's a good idea? The Advertiser had a poll to see if people thought it was a good idea and had a lukewarm negative response.

I understand that in other countries where it has taken off people have been swamped with email messages advising them that storing ICE in your phone will result in hackers interfering with your phone. This "urban myth" is reported to have put a lot of people off using the ICE number.

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Country Fire Service / Job Vacancies
« on: July 31, 2005, 10:32:45 AM »
Some jobs where CFS experience is an advantage :-)

These ask for CFS Level One.

www.vacancies.sa.gov.au

CMW5 - PEST PLANT OPERATOR, SEASONAL FIRE PROGRAM(TEMPORARY UP TO 30/04/2006) (MORE THAN ONE POSITION) (Advt)         Vacancy No. T5795/2005     
    Duties: The Pest Plant Operator, Seasonal Fire Program is accountable to the Supervisor, Fire Operations for undertaking detailed work functions in relation to fire prevention including pest plant and animal control, upgrading, maintenance of infrastructure, fuel hazard reduction and prescribed burning which contribute to operations for the fire management and preparedness in the Adelaide Region. The position will also perform fire fighting duties, participate in fire standby, fire training and may be required to serve at fire incidents across the state.
Special Conditions: The worker is required to undertake emergency operations including fire fighting, and must be physically fit and pass an assessment of fitness to perform fire suppression activities. Some out of hours and weekend work will be required, and the worker will be rostered on call or standby outside of working hours, including weekends, public holidays and on days of extreme fire danger. Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required to attend fire incidents across South Australia and other States, together with a willingness to fly and travel long distances including overnight stays in camp accommodation.The worker will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with Departmental policy. A Pesticide Safety Application and Safety Certificate or equivalent is essential. A CFS Level 1 Certificate is desirable. A current driver’s licence and a willingness to drive is essential.
Location: Adelaide Hills

CMW7 - LEADING HAND, SEASONAL FIRE PREVENTION WORKS(TEMPORARY UP TO 30/04/2006) (MORE THAN ONE POSITION) (Advt)         Vacancy No. T5822/2005     
    Duties: The Leading Hand is accountable to the Supervisor, Fire Operations for leading a group of seasonal fire crew undertaking fire prevention works as part of the Region's seasonal fire management program, assists with the development and coordination of field based works programs. The incumbent will also be required to attend fires, participate in fire standby and training.
Special Conditions: The worker is required to undertake emergency operations including fire fighting, and must be physically fit and pass an assessment of fitness to perform fire suppression activities. Some out of hours and weekend work will be required and the worker will be rostered on call or standby outside of working hours, including weekends, public holidays and on days of extreme fire danger.Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required to attend fire incidents together with a willingness to fly and travel long distances including overnight stays in camp accommodation. The worker will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with Departmental policy.A current Class “C” drivers licence and willingness to drive is essential. CFS Level 1 certificate and Chainsaw certificate are essential.
Location: Adelaide Hills

CMW4 - SEASONAL FIRE PREVENTION WORKER
(TEMPORARY UP TO 30/04/2006) (MORE THAN ONE POSITION) (Advt)     Vacancy No. T5834/2005     
  Duties: The Seasonal Fire Prevention Worker is accountable to the Leading Hand for undertaking fire prevention works including upgrading and maintenance of fire tracks, fencing, vegetation removal, fuel hazard reduction and prescribed burning. The position will also perform fire fighting duties, participate in fire standby and fire training and will be required to serve at fire incidents across the State 
Special Conditions: The worker is required to undertake emergency operations including fire fighting, and must be physically fit and pass an assessment of fitness to perform fire suppression activities. Some out of hours and weekend work will be required and the worker will be rostered on call or standby outside of working hours, including weekends, public holidays and on days of extreme fire danger.Some intrastate and interstate travel may be required to attend fire incidents across South Australia and other states, together with a willingness to fly and travel long distances including overnight stays in camp accommodation. The worker will be required to wear a uniform in accordance with Departmental policy. A current Class “C” drivers licence and willingness to drive is essential. CFS Level 1 certificate is desirable. 
Location: Adelaide Hills

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Country Fire Service / Recruitment
« on: July 30, 2005, 08:59:23 AM »
An another thread someone suggested that a recruitment package be developed.

One of our members went to a recruitment workshop some time ago and came back with a manual which is available on CD.

Would be interested to know how many people have seen it, read it, used it and what the results were.

I must admit I became frustrated when reading the Brigade health check section where it basically states that lack of volunteers is your own fault - that the community always has ready and willing volunteers. OK, may be some truth there - but we're looking for help here, not a million more responsibilities.

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SA Firefighter General / Portland
« on: February 11, 2005, 08:15:40 AM »
Welcome to the list, djwiz.

I have some photos of the Portland station in my fire station photos collection (sad but true I have a large collection) and did the nose pressed to the window thing when there last.

Looks like a great facility. Does that station have a mixture of vollies and retained firies?

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Incident Operations / Mount Rescue Fire
« on: January 30, 2005, 10:49:06 PM »
It's all been a little quiet news wise on the Mount Rescue fire which I believe started Wednesday 26th and appears to have flared up and breached containment lines today (Sunday). It has certainly been using a fair degree of resources from IMT and support personnel to on ground firies.
Let's hope it's knocked on the head for good Monday.

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Incident Operations / Media Helicopters and Multi Agency Talkgroups
« on: January 20, 2005, 01:26:03 PM »
OK, well yesterday was a call out of the usual when our two appliances traversed the country side looking for (from page) " report of light aircraft down 3 nautical miles east of drag strip". Lots of police, the regional commander and our two appliances didn't find it but a couple of members in a private vehicle did (with the help of some powerful binoculars! Had a bit of trouble getting out to it too! But when the channel 9 chopper landed not long after we had made it to it, it made me wonder. They would have been in a much better position than us to find out - is anyone aware of when they have been able to assist and communicate to emergency services? I guess it does happen, but we don't see them that often in our neck of the woods. Other point is how do people manage multi agency talkgroups (or any situation where monitoring two talkgroups in an appliance would be handy). We were given a MA channel, which would have been great if anyone had answered on it although I believe SHQ did contact SAPOL and ask them to monitor it. Problem is we may have missed them as we had to keep turning back to local TG as the station kept ringing us to say we were being contacted on the local TG or on State channel 111. Trying to use a handheld to monitor one channel is completely useless, transmissions were unreadable.

PS: The planes emergency landing was safe and the two occupants walked several kms to the Mallee Highway before anyone arrived  :)

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SA Firefighter General / Keep the chatter up!
« on: January 19, 2005, 06:32:29 AM »
It'd be great if all the members of this new forum contributed a few lines. I think a lot of us are keen to see it be a success, which it can't without member contributions. Don't be shy, everyone has something worthwhile to say  :)

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SA Firefighter General / San Antonio Professionals
« on: January 19, 2005, 06:30:45 AM »
So who else, like me, has typed in safirefighters instead of leaving off the "s" and visited our sister SA service?

LOL

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Incident Operations / Black Hill Injury
« on: January 03, 2005, 10:08:29 AM »
I hope the firefighter mentioned in this article is recovering well and wish her all the best. Also best wishes to Camo, hope he's on the mend.

From: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200501/s1275577.htm

>>Hectares of conservation park burnt in scrub fire
Homes at Athelstone in Adelaide's north-east have escaped damage from a scrub fire in the Black Hill Conservation Park.

Firefighters were alerted to the blaze around 4.30am ACST today.

Scrub alongside Gorge Road at Athelstone was burning and being fanned by a stiff breeze.

About 80 Country Fire Service (CFS) volunteers fought the blaze, which burned more than 20 hectares of the conservation park.

At first light, water bombers were sent into the air, helping to bring the remaining pockets of the blaze under control.

A female firefighter was injured during the blaze and is receiving medical treatment after hurting her shoulder.

Police have blocked Gorge Road between Kirkview and Corkscrew Roads while CFS crews continue to mop-up.

The road is expected to remain closed at least until midday.>>

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Sad to read that a firefighter was injured this morning and I hope that she is doing OK. Interesting that the media can't help themselves from describing the firefighter as a female firefighter. Didn't see Camo described as a male firefighter. (Hope he's also doing OK).
Stay safe all.
>>A female firefighter was injured during the blaze and is receiving medical treatment after hurting her shoulder>>
 
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200501/s1275577.htm

Stay safe guys (both sexes  :) )

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Incident Operations / What has everyone been up to?
« on: January 03, 2005, 09:56:51 AM »
Anything interesting happening out there? Anyone go to Black Hill this morning or Cleland yesterday? Over the Christmas period we've had some MVA's and a boat fire which took some getting to. Thankfully been pretty quiet but I don't like the look of the lightning to the South West at the moment. Nasty sort of a day!

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Place test posts here / Test
« on: January 01, 2005, 10:58:30 PM »
test changed picture  :oops:

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ALL Rescue / Reacreditation for RCR Training
« on: January 01, 2005, 10:20:38 PM »
Any other CFS Brigades having trouble with operators out of competency period and no way to reacredit them :?:

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Forum Suggestions / Incidents attended
« on: January 01, 2005, 09:51:13 PM »
What do members think about a forum where we can post a few lines about the jobs we've been to? Nothing too specific, just general chit chat about what we've been up to operationally?

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All Equipment discussion / Wajax couplings on 25mm lay flat
« on: January 01, 2005, 09:25:19 PM »

We attempted to use the brand spanking new 25mm lay flat on the end of the 60m reel from the new 24P yesterday to get down a cliff at a boat fire.
Sadly the wajax coupling came straight of the end of the line - and it doesn't look like something we can repair. Shame we couldn't use the 25mm lay flat on our other appliance fitted with storz couplings. The storz is banded to the line and easy to repair if necessary (not that we've had to over the 8 years we've been using it). How do other uses find storz vs wajax?  :?:  :?:  :?:

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