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General Discussion => CFS Cadet Corner => Topic started by: Mike on October 05, 2006, 12:49:22 PM

Title: Competitions
Post by: Mike on October 05, 2006, 12:49:22 PM
So, what brigades are sending cadets to the competitions this year??

(Trying to suss out the competition ;) )
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: rescue5271 on October 05, 2006, 03:38:20 PM
Naracoorte and I did hear may be kingston from region 5
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Mike on October 05, 2006, 03:48:50 PM
Hmmm... :) should be good fun then.

I dont think im interpreting the drill sheets properly though, not quite sure how we can get the pump drill down to that time.....
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: rescue5271 on October 05, 2006, 03:57:46 PM
so what your best time???
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Mike on October 05, 2006, 03:59:50 PM
1:10 for the pump drill
0:46 for the hose reel drill

They're working hard though... expect to see a bit of improvement yet. After all they only decided to enter last week! (it doesnt help that ive never been to see what the go is!)
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: medevac on October 06, 2006, 10:03:34 AM
pump drill being run a length hit a target, add a length hit another target???

we used to do that in less than a minute i thought.........
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Mike on October 06, 2006, 10:46:26 AM
like I said... they're working on it ;)
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: medevac on October 06, 2006, 10:57:16 AM
mmm i may be delusional... but i recall having a time of 0:52  :wink:

bitta hard work and it all comes together nicely
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Mike on October 06, 2006, 11:53:51 AM
Thought there was an SOP saying no running on the fireground?? oh well it is comps.... lol.

showoff ;)
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Chucky on October 08, 2006, 09:25:57 PM
like I said... they're working on it ;)

I've been giving Mike a hand with this, and just let me say that these kids have done an outstanding job and have come along way in a very short time span. Most impressed!!

Well done kids!!!!  :-D
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: bajdas on October 12, 2006, 02:18:06 PM
 13:12:01 12-10-06 SHQ: FOR INFO: THE 2006 STATE COMPETITIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE HIGH FIRE DANGER SITUATION, ANY QUERIES RING ROSEMARY WRIGHTSON ON <ph #> < 12/10/2006 13:11:49

Saw this on the pager website. Understandable if true, but it must be disappointing for Cadets & others who have been working hard to compete/organise.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: RescueHazmat on October 12, 2006, 02:26:50 PM
Yes it has been confirmed and is true, the competitions for 2006 have been cancelled.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: 24P on October 12, 2006, 02:48:20 PM
Big call by someone this close to the day.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Firefrog on October 12, 2006, 03:06:39 PM
Yes - Big call but I guess in tune with the best outcome for the community if the volume of significant incidents continues.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Chucky on October 12, 2006, 08:46:39 PM
Yes it has been confirmed and is true, the competitions for 2006 have been cancelled.

That's unfortunate!  :-(

I know alot of the kids were really looking foward to it too.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: 5271rescue on October 13, 2006, 07:05:04 AM
Sure there may be a fire that is on a ISLAND that is the concern,but was it really necessary to Can the whole comps??? I can tell you that all the cadets who have trained hard will be disappointed. Would loved to know why it was canned at such a short time on what grounds and with what consultation with VOLUNTEERS.....What about the area that was booked with members for a whole weekend and a township that was geared up for the influx of members and their family's... sad to say that the comps will have to be more spectacular next year if you want people to travel....MY VIEW ONLY NOT MY BRIGADE"S.....
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: fire03rescue on October 13, 2006, 08:26:03 AM
I wonder who is going to pay for booked accommodation that will not be used ??
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: RescueHazmat on October 13, 2006, 02:37:02 PM
Sure it might be an inconvenience, but who ever has made the decision would have done so with consultation, it is their right and their responsibility to make the call. I understand some noses may have been put out of place (so to speak), sure, some people may be disappointed but it was obviously decided it was in the communities and states best interest, that Volunteers protect, to cancel the competitions.


Think about all the crews fighting fires currently that can't attend anyway as they will still be on strike team deployment. Think about what we have seen over the last few days, which if occurred again would have occurred in areas which were under-crewed due to people being at the competitions.

Unfortunately, sometimes "IT" happens... Just look forward to next year and hope the fire season won't shape up to what it has displayed in the last few days.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: 24P on October 13, 2006, 05:25:06 PM
I wonder who is going to pay for booked accommodation that will not be used ??

I booked accomodation on the saturday night, am still going to use it as there is plenty of other stuff to do down there  :-)
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: LFB06 on October 13, 2006, 05:38:02 PM
CFS beach bbq party at 24P's!!!!!!
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: medevac on October 14, 2006, 08:55:03 AM
from what i have read it sounds like people think the only reason it was cancelled was due to predicted fire weather over the weekend?

personally i would expect that it is something more along the lines of staff availability. a lot of the judges and behind the scenes people are staff (vollunteers also perform some roles obviously) and a lot of these people are being used in IMT roles for the KI fire, and on top of that, others need to be available to work in regional and state coordination centres should the brown stuff hit the spinny thing.

also, obviously there are a number of people already out of area, due to commitments at other fires (deployments to KI until sunday arvo, etc) for example, i hear they struggled for crews to the fires at currency creek yesterday due to the KI deployment...

just some food for though guys
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: squiddy on October 14, 2006, 09:23:44 AM
Even if everyone got back from KI in time, they would all be pretty stuffed, I'd say. Sure, it is disappointing, but it certainly isn't the end of the world. Besides, from the rumblings in the wind, there are a few lighter-happy buggers out there at the moment who would gladly take an opportunity to watch the trucks roll out of their area and then light up... it wouldn't matter if it was cadets or others, it is still a resource out of the area is it not?
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: medevac on October 14, 2006, 10:15:42 AM
dont forget the competitions arent just for cadets - it also takes teams of FFs out of area as well... also, its quite common for an appliance to be used as the form of travel, so definitely a resource out of area  :wink:
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Alan (Big Al) on October 14, 2006, 11:38:30 PM
Well just got back from KI and had 3hrs sleep in 3 days (nothing unusual there) personally i'm glad they canned the comps our group has been flat out with deliberate fires this last week and are running on complete empty. Just too many people out of area's and i think a smart move, however pity for those who missed out!!!
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: RescueHazmat on October 15, 2006, 03:43:18 PM
3 hour sleep in 3 days... - Good to hear they are looking after their crews.. :roll:
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: Alan (Big Al) on October 15, 2006, 04:54:47 PM
Will never never never never go back there again. And they wonder when they ask for 2 strike teams they only get seven trucks and not enough crew to man them. Poorly run and when questions were asked about safety due to lack of sleep it was basically dismissed. :x
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: medevac on October 15, 2006, 05:35:20 PM
aaah youll go back  :wink:

cant resist a good fire can we???  :lol:
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: RescueHazmat on October 15, 2006, 09:19:08 PM
Will never never never never go back there again. And they wonder when they ask for 2 strike teams they only get seven trucks and not enough crew to man them. Poorly run and when questions were asked about safety due to lack of sleep it was basically dismissed. :x

It sounds like something that definately needs to be brought up, and actioned in a formal De-breif.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: 24P on October 15, 2006, 09:22:30 PM
Issues happened over there last fire and are still being delt with now. Dont hold your breath.
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: SA Firey on October 17, 2006, 03:17:46 PM
3 hour sleep in 3 days... - Good to hear they are looking after their crews.. :roll:

So much for inter region intra region SOP's regarding crew changeovers...Judy are you reading this :?
Title: Re: Competitions
Post by: 5271rescue on October 21, 2006, 06:59:47 AM
Well we had (my family) had a great time at goolwa/port elliot and thanks to mundcfs for the tour of goolwa fire station and of its two appliances.I now know why the comps where canned and can fully understand why it was..However CFS will need to do some damage control with the local business down there that had ordered in stock(food,grog) and accommodation that was all cancelled. I did hear a few people who run local business that they would like to know why it was canned. Now would that be asking CFS too much if they put a story in the local paper and said sorry but due to?????????????????????????????  the comps where canned.....

All in all its a great place for a holiday and there is so much to do so for those that still went down I know you would have all had fun and enjoyed the local food and wines....Thanks allan for your help see you next year when we come back....