SA Firefighter

For everyones information Carmel Zollo is no longer the Emergency Services Minister.

Michael Wright is now the new Emergency Services Minister/Police Minister in his portfolio. :wink:

The new site for MFS Seaford is located on Seaford Road adjacent to the old railway overpass.

Sign is now up on the block :wink:   

Region 3 and surrounding brigades will be holding a field day on August 3rd 2008

Crews will be arriving from 07:30 hrs and the formal start is 09:30 till 16:30 hrs

Exercises will be held at some other locations around the town also.

Other emergency service organisations will be in attendance.


Where: Morgan Oval in the Riverland

Work has commenced on the new Paradise Station on Darley Rd, which will have two bays.

Slab has been poured to date.

Builder is Romaldi Constructions

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Ahmedabad/Firemen_left_in_cold_once_again/articleshow/2762712.cms

AHMEDABAD: When Hotel Shakunt collapsed, 160 men from Ahmedabad Fire Brigade and Emergency Services (AFES), worked non-stop for 24 hours to rescue people from the debris. Of course, this was not for the first time they had carried out such an operation.

But when AMC, which governs AFES, announced its Rs 2,990 crore budget for 2008-2009, the fire brigade got a pittance. AMC conveniently forgot that this agency is severely short-staffed and has obsolete equipments to tackle disaster. The fact that AFES, whose men worked round the clock for 96 hours to clear tonnes of rubble from 85 collapsed buildings in the city during the killer quake, despite problems, went unnoticed once again.

AMC has not recruited a single staff member in last 15 years in the fire department. At present, against the 435 scheduled posts, there are only 320 men working, under tremendous physical and mental stress. Of the 278 posts for firemen, 120 are vacant. Out of 162 vehicles, 42 are ready to be scrapped, while the department's sole snorkel is obsolete. AMC had so far treated the agency as an 'adopted child'.

Sanctioning the renovation of Sabarmati fire station was the only provision for the fire department. There is no mention of increasing staff or having more fire stations for the city. The fire stations at Bodakdev, Sabarmati and Jashodanagar, which were established four years ago, have still not got any scheduled posts filled up.
"The fire department needs more staff and regular promotion for its existing fire stations to work properly in the city," said an AMC official.

He added: "In the event of major disasters like earthquake, it would be difficult to handle the situation with the present capacity."

Here is an example two neighbours are having bonfires adjacent to each other, and smoking each other out.

One calls the Fire Service because he does it to us and vice versa thinking it will get put out.The brigade gets turned out and further information suggests it is a neighbours dispute.
On arrival and investigation by the OIC both parties have a bonfire for personal comfort, and the required 4 metre clearance and a hose nearby.

What action would YOU take?

If anyone was not aware there will be a few fire appliances in Convoy for Kids.

When? Sunday 25 May 2008

Where? Barratt Reserve at Adelaide Shores West Beach.
Check out the 2008 Convoy for Kids route
http://www.novita.org.au/library/2008%20Convoy%20route%20map.pdf

Time? 8.30am till 2pm

How much? Free entry to the Convoy Carnival

What's happening?

- live entertainment

- games, rides and fun for the whole family

- on-site catering

- all new Truck Show 'n' Shine

- displays and stalls by local truck suppliers

- major charity raffle



To register a truck in the 2008 Convoy for Kids, please complete the 2008 Convoy Truck Registration Form and/or to enter a truck in the all new Truck Show 'n' Shine please complete the Truck Show 'n' Shine Entry Form.

The 2008 CMV Convoy for Kids is proudly sponsored by the CMV Foundation, Mix 102.3 and the Transport Workers Union. The event is also generously supported by the Lions Clubs of Elizabeth Playford and Charles Sturt, the Rotary Club of Charles Sturt, Grange and AV Style.

Well ladies and gentleman finally Channel 9 has issued a release date for the show thay have been teasing us all for the last 4 months with promos for it. 8-)

Wednesday May 7th 

http://channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/section.aspx?sectionid=6426&sectionname=fire000

Erickson Aircrane S-64

Salisbury Station

Salisbury Appliances

New colour scheme

MFS: MFS *CFSRES INC059 25/01/08 17:33,RESPOND Vehicle Fire,BARRIER HWY,YUNTA MAP 000 0 0 TG072,10 KMS NORTH MUNANDA HOMESTEAD - TRUCK,YUNT19 CFS Yunta Response

I hope they responded another brigade because one tank of water aint going to put out a truck if its fully involved :-o

Last night at training we were all informed that all BA courses are fully booked as far as the eye can see.....so dont hold your breath if you want to get on one :-P

1905914 14:12:22 16-01-08 FOR INFO: MINISTER HAS APPOINTED STUART MACLEOD AS CO SASES FROM 1 FEB. EMAIL WITH DETAILS ON WAY. GREG REEDMAN SES SITREPS

Congratulations Stewart

Their is a new series on Channel 9 which screened last night and is based on the NSWRFS crews.

OK guys it is already available on DVD and follow the links from this to find it and get a copy http://www.firelight.com.au/in-the-line-of-fire.html

Can also be seen on YouTube..This is a trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-s3RNOuaYU

I have my order in already 8-)

Check out this on the UFU website a good shocking read

http://www.ufusa.asn.au/49.html

We always hear "the rules" from the female side.

Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note... these are all numbered "1"
ON PURPOSE!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.

1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail

1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1 Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a problem.
See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials..

1. Captain Cook did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colours, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a colour. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as SEX, CARS, the shotgun formation, or BASKETBALL.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;

But did you know we really don't mind that? It's like camping.

:-D

I got this info from our brothers in CFA over the border and this could also have an impact on the T-Shirts we wear due to a firefighter recieving burns.

The safety alert states that CFA issue poly cotton T shirts and CFA blue uniform dress shirts are NOT to be worn under turnout gear. Only 100% cotton shirts (which won't be available from central stores until early December) are to be worn.

The CFA were forced to act after being served with a Provisional Improvement Notice :-o

The full content of the alert is as follows:

Suitable garments for use under turnout coats

The purpose of this alert is to provide safety advice regarding the issue of wearing polyester or blend fabrics under turnout gear. The current issue poly-cotton blend T-shirt and blue dress shirt has the potential to cause injury as they have been found to reduce breatheability and may melt and drip when exposed to significant heat and flame. Firefighters must not wear polyester or blend fabrics under turnout coats as they afford lower protection than cotton T-shirts. In the interim, only 100% cotton garments should be worn underneath the turnout coat.

An order has been instigated at Headquarters' cost to replace the current CFA T-shirt with a cotton alternative. CFA is working with the manufacturer to ensure supply as soon as possible but it must be understood that the quantity and logistics involved are significant and therefore the earliest supply will be early December. A working party will shortly be formed to deal with the provision of station wear to coincide with the rollout of structural personal protective clothing. As part of this review, full consideration of the suitability of the garment design and fabric of station wear for operational response will be undertaken. This matter will be addressed as a priority.

In the first instance however, Regions are placing orders for these replacement T-shirts as soon as possible to ensure timely supply for firefighters based on the following guidelines:
· Four (4) T-shirts per career firefighter; and
· An adequate number of T-shirts for those issued to volunteer firefighters

If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact John Haynes, Manager Operations Policy and Planning

Two priests decided to go to Hawaii on vacation.

They were determined to make this a real vacation
by not wearing anything that would identify them as clergy.
As soon as the plane landed they headed for a store
and bought some really outrageous shorts, shirts, sandals, sunglasses, etc.

The next morning they went to the beach
dressed in their 'tourist' garb.
They were sitting on beach chairs,
enjoying a drink, the sunshine and the scenery when a
'drop dead gorgeous' blonde in a topless bikini
came walking straight towards them.
They couldn't help but stare.

As the blonde passed them she smiled and said
'Good Morning, Father ~ Good Morning, Father,'
nodding and addressing each of them individually,
then she passed on by.
They were both stunned.
How in the world did she know they were priests?
So the next day, they went back to the store
and bought even more outrageous outfits.

These were so loud you could hear them before you even saw them!
Once again, in their new attire, they settled down in their chairs to enjoy the sunshine.
After a little while, the same gorgeous blonde,
wearing a different colored topless bikini, taking her sweet time,
came walking toward them.
Again she nodded at each of them, said
'Good morning, Father ~ Good morning, Father,'
and started to walk away.
One of the priests couldn't stand it any longer and said,
'Just a minute, young lady.' 'Yes, Father?'
'We are priests and proud of it, but I have to know,
how in the world do you know we are priests, dressed as we are?' She replied,

'Father, it's me, Sister Kathleen.'