SA Firefighter

I like the outcome that would hopefully be achieved there Pip. But I do not want people in the brigade for the soul purpose of ticking a  box to stay in their new house.

Quote from: bittenyakka on May 18, 2009, 10:11:13 PM

the fun factor is cool

the short of it, or my 2c, is small particles are better than 1 jet especially in confined spaces.

Especially in confined spaces, or almost exclusively in confined spaces?

I've seen videos of Europeans using this type of technology in compartment fires, and my God it looks impressive...

cones and fogs work well at scrub fires.

I am starting to think along the lines of we either need to be completely responsible for the community fore example with forced evacuations. Or be the opposite and do nothing this half and half situation seems to cause confusion.

Although at this point i support stay or go.

it would be interesting to make the Senior firefighter position a time/academically obtained position.....eg  6 years and done the training courses needed, and heaps of Refreshment.   Instead of a position won by vote, make it a position won by effort.

Positive affect for the rest of the brigade? sure is....a shorter AGM on election years.

But then we wouldn't have anyone suitable, assuming that frequently attending brigade meetings and call outs is a requirement.

Hi and welcome,

If you live in the CFS areas then the answer is a probable Yes Depending on your brigade check out www.fire-brigade.asn.au for more info on that.

If you are actually think of getting paid employment in fire fighting then it is pretty much a Full time career. Rather than a gap year job. in SA this would be with the SAMFS and i'll let others tell you about this.

Then there are DEH summer fir crews which are available and they tend to be from october to aprilish??? I think.

There are others on here who can tell you more detailed info but that is a general start.

This topic has been moved to OFF Topic.

http://www.safirefighter.com/boards/index.php?topic=2252.0

well i had about 150mm of rain and i believe all 3 tanks 6000gal are full

I would think it is just luck of the draw. My brigade is up, we have already done what we did last year and have had half as many AFAs.

Recently we have discovered that these firms that have large buildings in our area have been very welcoming for us to come and visit and do our own inspecting etc.

same from me, but i am flying so don't really have any control over my saftey

Good to hear Matt, did those companies provide the training as well or was that outsourced?

OK mod hat on

We have had some complaints about this thread, as there haven't been any personal attacks and i believe it is all in good humour, i'll leave it but lets get back on topic and discuss training frequency.

com'on i can guarantee we would be able to safely roll to all the tree downs  


But seriously, I think although people scream "Its voluntary  so I'll come when it suits", but then go and play local sport and Never miss a training, they should be able to apply that commitment to CFS.