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17:23:53 16-10-10 MFS: *CFSRES INC046 16/10/10 17:21,RESPOND To,HEYSEN TUNL,LEAWOOD GARDENS MAP 132 E 16 TG136,CAR BROKEN DOWN HALF WAY THROUGH TUNNEL,,UP TRACK,GLO441 - MFS Glen Osmond 441

What are we mechanics now!

Crews were responded for scene protection so noone would hit them while they waited for SAPOL.

Wouldn't have got near the car with 4 appliances behind it....2nd Alarm breakdown

Err hello, anyone know how to use spellcheck

The recruitment drive has begun.....

Chief Officer
• Key Senior Leadership Role
• Rare Opportunity
• Respected State-Wide Organisation
Our client, the South Australian Country Fire Service (CFS) is a highly renowned professional, disciplined and skilled service which prevents, controls and suppresses fires in the country, protects life and deals with other emergencies occurring throughout regional SA through its volunteer and paid workforce.
The rare opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and proven senior executive to continue the highly successful work of the CFS as Chief Officer. Reporting through the SAFECOM Board, the Chief Officer provides advice to the Minister for Emergency Services on bushfire related matters. The appointee will take responsibility for the ultimate delivery of the CFS’ legislative responsibilities in accordance with the Fire and Emergency Services Act; and will oversee CFS operations, strategic management and administration of resources – with the key objective of ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to South Australian communities through staff and volunteers. We are seeking:
• Inspirational and honest leadership with a transparent approach
• Outstanding interpersonal communication skills in speech and writing
• The ability to engage with the community at all levels, including the essential volunteer team; and to respond sensitively to complex matters
• Excellent commercial acumen, pragmatism and political nous
• Complex problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven performance in dealing with budgets, strategic plans, policies and strategies, major projects and stakeholder relations, including Government
• Calmness under the pressure of emergencies and tight deadlines
Extensive intrastate travel and out of hours work commitment will be required. An excellent remuneration package will be negotiated with the appointee.
Please forward your application as a Microsoft Word document to [email protected] quoting your name and the position title in the subject heading. Telephone enquiries to Daryl Stillwell are welcome.

Alex, I would run with the SOP's that way you've covered your back, and it's about time some other groups read up on them, and what the true response in an appliance is...not 2 people in an appliance as I have witnessed, or a command car to check the job out!!

If you get a call for a "domestic fire" it should always be at minimum a 2 brigade response, and obviously if you are getting multiple 000's then upgrade it.

Seems to work well for the MFS crews.

Posted by Peter Beaton
Monday, 04 October 2010
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http://www.cfaconnect.net.au/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2598:&Itemid=42

Victoria’s CFA volunteers have welcomed the selection of Euan Ferguson as their new Chief Fire Officer. Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, representing the 60,000 CFA volunteers, says he is an excellent choice.

VFBV’s Andrew Ford says Euan Ferguson understands working with a volunteer-based organisation.

“Euan has plenty of experience here in Victoria, he has high level fire fighting and organisational experience, and he understands what it takes for CFA to work effectively as a volunteer-based organisation,” Mr Ford said.

“The CFA needs strong operational leadership and Euan will bring this - the volunteers want the CFA to give highest priority to ensuring they get the training and the equipment they need, to be able to get on with the job they volunteered to do,” he said.

“Euan has a reputation as a good listener and a good communicator, and we invite him to strengthen the CFA’s connections with its volunteers and make the most of their professionalism, their knowhow, their experience and their motivation to protect Victoria.”

Euan Ferguson is currently the Chief Officer of the South Australian bush firefighting organisation, the CFS, and is a former Deputy Chief Officer of Victoria’s CFA.  While the CFS is predominantly a rural firefighting service, Euan’s CFA experience makes him well versed in its role of protecting more than half of suburban Melbourne and regional cities as well as country Victoria.

VFBV has also praised Acting Chief Officer Steve Warrington, who has filled the CFA’s operational leadership role over the past six months.

“Steve Warrington is a very capable senior officer and has done a good job of preparing the CFA and the communities its brigades represent, for the coming fire season,” Mr Ford said.

MFS: *CFSRES INC073 06/10/10 20:56,RESPOND Vehicle Accident,GAWLER - MALLALA RD MALLALA ,MALLALA MAP 0 0 0 TG100,10 KM FROM MALLALA,GAW359 MALL00 - MFS Gawler 359

Nice night for a drive

MFS: *CFSRES INC035 15/09/10 16:37,RESPOND RUBBISH FIRE,48 VINCENT RD,PARALOWIE MAP 60 H 16 TG182,CODE GREEN,SUSPECT CALLER REPORTING FIRE IN FRONT Y,ARD, FROM A PHONE IN QUEENSLAND...,SAIR55 SAL321 - MFS Salisbury 321

Are colour codes a normal thing?

Is it a P2 or beware type of response?

No just the old school terminology it's actually Priority 2

Don't forget the rekindle called in by security on scene.

Can see the headlines now "Fishing returns to Meningie" not to mention the sailing,water skiing etc

It was only 4 metres tree lopper with chest pains.

SAAS SOT also responded.

The words Private Contractor come to mind is what they'll get told.

Adam, the "10 years is too old" campaign was a joint statewide CFS/MFS initaitive and was rolled out on 15/02/2010.

All MFS appliances have the stickers promoting the campaign, and there are some CFS appliances with them also.

Why a Group would not want to participate in getting the message across to the public for the safety of their homes and families escapes me.

One death from a house fire not fitted with approved smoke detectors is a recipe for disaster.

You can contact MFS Community Safety, District Officer Alan Foster,or Fiona Dunstan from CFS HQ for availability of the stickers.  

The original Toshiba battery supplied with mine is still going since April, but the response tone seems to be the bone of contention with a lot of members.