SA Firefighter

Now using this at work to track likely cause of computer and IT outages in country areas. Not much use if you are affected, but I thought it could be useful.

http://www.etsautilities.com.au/current_interruptions.jsp?xcid=852

An article in the local Messenger press caught my eye last week. If you live in the Onkaparinga Council area, they have extended the nomination closing date for both 'Australia Day 2008 citizen awards'.

More details can be found at http://www.onkaparingacity.com/web/page?pg=1831&stypen=html

This shocked me because many CFS brigades and other emergency services exist in the Onkaparinga Council area, but no one has nominated !!!!!!

Given the recent awards given at a ceremony last week to CFS members at Mt Bold Fires, I am surprised that Onkaparinga COuncil do not have the nominations.

Do the other councils in SA have awards for Australia Day and has someone been nominated ? Something to think about..

Be quick, the Onkaparinga nominations close on Friday 7th December 2007.

The SA State Emergency Service parade will be held down King William St on Saturday 17th November.

The parade of vehicles (last year approx 30 vehicles), people and others (dogs, bands, boats, etc) will start at 11:00am behind the MFS HQ and proceed down King William St from Victoria Square to Torrens Parade Ground.

A family BBQ for SES volunteers and the presentation of the 'Keith Lane Award' will be held after the parade. Government officials will be present.

The SA SES Volunteers Association AGM will be held at 14:00 at the Torrens Parade Ground.

The parade is an annual event and is organised by the SA SES Volunteers Association.

Multiple trucks passed through North Tce this evening. Then I found the following
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19:50:07 02-10-07   MFS: TALK GROUP 155

19:49:05 02-10-07   MFS: respond factory fire osman place thebarton confirm 43500 02/10/2007 7:48:53 PM
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I cannot find out more information because I cannot launch internet based GRN voice at work.

SES & CFS Media releases for weather on Thursday 30/08/2007
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MEDIA RELEASE
State Emergency Service

SES asks residents to tie down for severe weather.

In line with information from the Bureau of Meteorology about the
potential for severe weather on Thursday, August 30, the State
Emergency Service (SES) is asking the public to take precautions in
case of damaging winds. The SES encourages residents and businesses to
consider the following action:

• Keep your roof, gutters and down pipes free from leaves and debris
• Ensure your roofing is maintained and roof tiles secure
• Check overhanging branches
• Secure loose items in your yard, such as outdoor furniture etc.
• Ensure that animals have shelter
• Checking that your elderly or disabled neighbours are aware and
prepared
• Keep a torch or alternative lighting handy.

State Emergency Service has more than 1500 Volunteers based at 65
Units across South Australia. The members are well trained and
prepared to deal with storm damage.

To contact SES for emergency storm and flood assistance call 132 500

For further weather information go to www.bom.gov.au

For media information call Judith Bleechmore on <mobile telephone #>

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28 August 2007 - 4:55 PM

Media Release : An early fire danger warning for Thursday

CFS Media Release

The SA Country Fire Service (CFS) is advising the community that
Thursday 30 August is expected to be a day of increased fire danger
for many parts of the state.

CFS Deputy State Coordinator, Malim Watts, said that this Thursday is
expected to be a high-risk day with the Bureau of Meteorology
forecasting warm temperatures and strong winds.

"It is possible that there will be a number of fire ban districts
subject to a total fire ban on Thursday particularly where there is
scrub or forested areas across the State.

"Fire ban advice for Thursday will be confirmed late tomorrow afternoon.

"On a day like Thursday there is potential for burn-offs to spread out
of control and escalate into larger scale bushfires.

"While CFS encourages property owners to reduce the vegetation load
around their homes, we're simply asking people to wait until after
Thursday before lighting any burn-offs," he said.

"Fires can also rekindle days or even weeks after burn-offs have
occurred so it's important to continue monitoring the burnt area.

"Yesterday, South Australia experienced winds and warm weather and
several fires began on the Eyre Peninsula from burn-offs rekindling.

"The forecast for Thursday will be similar to what we experienced
yesterday," Malim said.

"People need to ensure they are bushfire ready and revisit their
bushfire preparation work they conducted around their properties this
time last year.

For more information on burning-off, or how to prepare for the fire
danger season, visit www.cfs.org.au or contact your local council Fire
Prevention Officer, CFS Regional Office or local fire brigade.

Click on the URL below to go to the full text of the message

http://www.cfs.org.au/media/article.asp?pArticleID=1330

Clare SES and CFS have the opening of their new Headquarters in New St
on Sunday 29th July. This is located behind the hospital near the
helicopter landing area.

The new facility is impressive with two adjoined high, dual roller door
sheds for vehicles & crew areas. A single storey building at the back
accomodates the meeting, kitchen, CFS Ops and SES Ops areas. It also
contains offices for SES Unit Mgmt, CFS Brigade Mgmt & CFS Group.

I was in Port Pirie on Wednesday night & listening to the local FM radio station.

I was surprised when I heard a commercial advert on the radio advertising positions vacant at the country MFS stations. This was for retained & full-time crew.

I had assumed the MFS recruit courses were over subscribed. Does this mean that they have problems gaining country based staff, but are full in metropolitan areas ?

In last Saturday's Advertiser, on page 51 of the Employment liftout,
the advert for the Executive Officer of the SASESVA can be viewed.

To encourage people to apply for the position, below is the text.

A Position Description is downloadable from the Association website
http://www.sasesva.org.au/
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S. A. STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE VOLUNTEERS ASSOCIATION INC.

EXECUTIVE OFFICER.

Location; Adelaide.

This is a part time funded position of 24 hours per week based on an
ASO6 salary level of $66,302 - $70,369, for a contract period of two
years.

The SASES Volunteers Association is the representative voice of
volunteers within the SA State Emergency Service.

As Executive Officer of the Association, answerable to the Executive
Committee, you will be required to further the ideals of the Service
Volunteers.

To be successful in this role you will need;
• An understanding of the volunteer ethos;
• An understanding of the emergency service sector and the role
of volunteers.
• A knowledge of legislative requirements with emphasis on
volunteer involvement.
• An ability to work as the Executive Officer of the
Association's Management Committee.
• To be able to progress the directions of the committee for
the benefits of S.E.S. volunteers.

This role will see you networking with Government Departments,
Agencies and Association members.
The ability to communicate at all levels is essential.

To obtain a position description and the job and person
specifications, visit the SASES Volunteers' Association website
www.sasesva.org.au. Enquiries can be directed to the Chairperson, Mr
Warren Hicks on 0424435416 preferably outside of normal business
hours.

Application may be submitted to; SASES Volunteers'
Association Inc, PO Box 72, O'Halloran Hill. S.A. 5158.

Closing date for application is 5.00 p.m Friday the 4th of May 2007.
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The SES State Headquarters Unit have a recruitment advert in six metropolitan Messenger newspapers. In the 'Southern Times Messenger' (Noarlunga, outer south metro) it is on page 23.

Has anyone else seen the advert in their local newspaper this week ?

Condolances to the family of Peter Godfrey who died has a result of a car accident. Peter's car was hit by a high-speed car trying to escape from Police. Peter was on his way to work at the time & thus an innocent bystander.

My sympathy goes to members of Northern Districts SES (Peter's Unit) and Enfield SES (Peter's father is a member). The family have been long-term supporters of volunteering and SES.

It makes you think how quick a tragic accident can happen.....

Not sure if this is true. I can verify when I see Thursday's Advertiser (18/01/2007) newspaper.

1908990 18:00:32 17-01-07 TO ALL THOSE INTERESTED SAMFS THERE IS RECRUITING TOMORROW IN THE ADVERTISER ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ON LINE ANY QUESTIONS CALL RAYNER <mobile #>

How many applications would they expect ?
How many places available on an intake ?
I read somewhere, that some people are already in pre-training for MFS recruitment. Is this true ? If so, why advertise for more potential recruits when you already have a squad in training ?

This would be a long drive:-

15:33:00 08-01-07 SHQ: CFSRES STIRLING NORTH RESPOND MVA, STUART HWY, MONALENA - 70 KMS FROM WOOMERA - NO CREW AT WOOMERA < 08/01/2007 15:32:49

I know that many farming and northern communities do not have many people about at this time of the year.