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ah I missed hering from BYGB heeeeeeis all class typical Dalkeith
why are you throwing misspelt fish at me? I'm guessing Dalkeith is one of those brigades that does it for free 
I don't get out of bed unless there's cash involved 
). But i'd be tending to take my advice from the Industrial Fire Service (ESO's, ERT's) guys, since they actually deal with it more than all the SA Public emergency services combined. For the record single rope is on the way out kiddies, the majority of the other states and industrial services have moved onto twin rope, for many of the reasons listed in the arguments supporting it. Seems only some of the SES's and some of the Super Special Rescue Op's 
haven't caught up with the times.
Then why do some fire services members consistently make adverse comments about us? - by the way I was one of us a short time ago. However your comments are valid, so I won't comment further. !
BYG....thats precisely the reason the National Medal was introduced, diligent long service in an emergency type organisation
"The National Medal recognises long and diligent service by members of recognised organisations that help the community during times of crisis."
I agree completely with your sentiments about who does and who doesn't get it. Sadly these things are always subjective, and in many cases come down to how well you write the proposal. Having done a couple my advice is to get the citation of someone who has been awarded it, and make your application sound pretty much the same. Thats at least a start - its a game,m but with awards its how well you play the game that gets u a tick to move through.
Well done to those members of the service who today where given Queens birthday awards for service to the community....
But like you said, if the firies were concerned, the station officer would chase it up.
Yeh exactly, sorry my wording was probly a little harsh earlier.
Join the Mets Mate. Dont do anything for free.
The last time we had someone trapped up a tower, we put a bag of Hungry Jacks at the bottom of the tower. Eventually the person became hungry and climbed down unaided.Hopefully the RF signal or transmission line wasn't isolated and kept everything nice and warm, nothing worse than soggy fries
This way, the only person put at risk was himself.
P.S He even gave me most of his fries.
MFS: *CFSRES INC001 07/06/09 00:14,RESPOND To,1040 MT PLEASANT CFS,MT PLEASANT MAP 0 0 0 TG096,000 CALLER REPORTS SMOKE GETTING HIM, PO,SSIBLY DRUNK,MPLT19
20 minutes later
MFS: *CFSRES INC001 07/06/09 00:34,RESPOND DOMESTIC FIRE,1040 MT PLEASANT CFS,MT PLEASANT MAP 0 0 0 TG096,1040 SPRINGTON RD,SPRG00 BIRD19 WLLM19
Im taking one big assumption that Mt Pleasant rocked up to a fair going house fire...with a crew of 4, with about 1 BA operator? And responding on the belief that its a bon fire (rural response).
Ah different company to one i'm thinking of. I did a course with one and it felt just a week of sale pitch for the system hardware and software they were selling...
And they don't work over 150 feet... rang last week to see... kinda weak with a turbine over 80m
Just wondering cause when i drive up to the mines i've seen them training on the turbines... would be bitch of a rescue though.
I'd be asking myself "why bother?" Fine if you want to be overworked, underpaid, fighting the old boys club constantly, working out which faction to align to in order to progress your career, not gaining any real experience in fire fighting and day to day emergency response (unless you remain a volunteer,but then you will be frowned upon and harassed by bored RC's should you become a brigade officer) inbreed and only have relationships with other SACFS staff or volunteers due to never having a life outside of SACFS.
filtered since i've sold it that well, I might even apply for one...NOT
But seriously best of luck with that, if that's your personal career goal.
We volunteer to help our communities and gain satisfaction, we get paid to work!
Not to mention the intra and interstate travel at a moments notice when required!!
The old analagy you "work to live, not live to work" applies
Theres a lot of companies... two in the foot hills, and of course those that work only at Roxby.
Who does the training for the Turbines in SA>?? Local company or Interstate one?
I mean as who does the turbine training could teach the cfs and ses and mfs etc who ever responds... ie closest
As per the '05 SACFS Regulations:
Division 2:
(6) A person is not eligible to be nominated for election to an officer rank if the person—
(a) would, if elected, hold the rank and the rank of group officer or deputy group
officer at the same time; or
(b) would, if elected, hold the rank and a command or operational rank in another
recognised emergency service at the same time; or
(c) has been disqualified from holding the rank by the Chief Officer.
So although it doesn't specifically address Regional positions... it does make for interesting reading.
So much for all you Officers in SAPol and SAMFS!
read further on in the Regulations Numbers.....
(The Chief Officer may, on the application of an SACFS brigade—
(a) determine that subregulation (6)(a) or (b) will not apply to a particular person;
do we assume this is indeed a mountain out of a molehill.....each affected Brigade only needs to apply formally in writing to the Chief, with (hopefully the endoresement of the SAVFBA - cos they will see the idiocy of wasting time in this manner) for an exemption and all will be apples....right?? After all...its not personal is it??
To be honest....if I was the conspiracy theorist type, I'd be thinking this was a part of a concerted effort by Region Commanders to get rid of the pesky thorn in the side vocal types that are in Groups and Brigades out there that make them (the Regions ) accountable for the dumbness that prevails out of their offices, some of whom have positions within our friends in red trucks service. Seems awfully convenient doesnt it?
As for our A/R3 commander...stick to your guns mate.....your Brigade would have been in a far worse state of play these days without your long standing guidance, support and filtered hard work. Nice payback isnt it....sort of makes u feel appreciated ....like syphilis
Hi there
It pays between 60-70k - in relation to other ESO positions (Money is poor)
Apart from the money - its good points: Its 2 weeks on 2 off, only on call for nights and flying in and out of Adelaide.........
Wayne
Im sick of all the BS that has been going on with recruitment over the past 7 to 8 years in which I have been involved with. I have probably applied maybe 6 times I think and it basically all ends in some sort of BS.
I have passed everything 3 times but failed to secure full time employment.
last year I passed everything and was told I am on a 12 month list for next intake. This year I get all the emails saying I must now re apply... I wrote back stating my "waitlisting" is in the required 12 months so please explain. Was then told that the 12 months will be expired by the time intake STARTS recruit course. Just so happens that this is around 2 0r 3 weeks after my waitlist expires.
I agree totally with Jason....quote Ah i wouldn't quite say there intakes are fair if you are a English Caucasian & male end quote
Special information sessions for females, special info sessions for Aboriginals and TS islanders.....more BS
SAMFS are certainly not equal opportunity employers.
I have to sometimes think "do I wish to be part of an organisation that cannot run a fair and unbiased intake instead of changing the rules every year to suit them".
SAMFS You Suck!
