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Emergency Aircraft / Re: Air Tractor 602
« on: March 20, 2007, 03:34:43 PM »
I see your busy at work these days.
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Forum Suggestions / Re: SEFF to improve SAFF
« on: March 20, 2007, 03:31:12 PM »Dear Admin:
My suggestion to improve this forum is to start up a second one called SE Firefighter (SEFF) so we can clear out 90% of the BS and letting SA Firefighter get back to talking about dealing with real emergencies.
Do i dare ask what the SE stands for?
Cant be South East as we are known as the limestone coast
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Fire Fighter Training / Re: Tactical Ventilation Training
« on: March 20, 2007, 03:28:29 PM »Has anyone found any good flashover footage on you tube?
I took some backdraught footage at Brukunga but it seems it is already on the internet anyway! Nothing is sacred
http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?docid=-5426397952334088372&hl=en-AU
I thought I had flashover footage too, but its AIT stuff showing gas cooling and its really poor quality.
I didnt do it
There is a video of the dolls house backdraught you took also.
Rob Turnbull would be the lieutenent your referring too....Seems to be a great bloke with alot of knowledge.
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All Equipment discussion / Re: 50mm hose
« on: March 20, 2007, 03:26:10 PM »What you have to remember is that MFS appliances have true High pressure lines which put out the same amount of water as a 38mm line therefore they just use H.P lines and not 38s. They use 50mm lines purely as a working length on the end of 64mm lines to make it easier to handle. Using the 50mm hose loses very little volume and increases pressure.
So in answer to your question no they shouldn't be on any other appliance other than a pumper.
This is probaly the best comment of the thread. Unless you have actually used it then you probaly wont see a need for it.
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Country Fire Service / 2007 34P's
« on: March 19, 2007, 05:00:55 PM »
Gday,
Does anyone have a couple of detailed pics of this years or last years model?
Also some details about pump & stowage etc.
Does anyone have a couple of detailed pics of this years or last years model?
Also some details about pump & stowage etc.
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Country Fire Service / Re: 2007 Hino 34's
« on: March 19, 2007, 04:58:52 PM »
Steve can we get the rest of the review?
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Country Fire Service / Re: Dennis Arrived
« on: March 19, 2007, 09:50:24 AM »
I dont wish to cause a storm here but....
If the MFS is ultimately taking over this area then why is the CFS putting a pumper in here? Is this to provide a support to the MFS or will Seaford still primarily have control of the area, therefore under the SFEC require a pumper?
The only reason i ask is because we complain about duplication of resources yet to me it appears to be happening here.
If the MFS is ultimately taking over this area then why is the CFS putting a pumper in here? Is this to provide a support to the MFS or will Seaford still primarily have control of the area, therefore under the SFEC require a pumper?
The only reason i ask is because we complain about duplication of resources yet to me it appears to be happening here.
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All Equipment discussion / Re: 50mm hose
« on: March 19, 2007, 09:45:45 AM »
Darn tootin. No need for it.
38mm gives enough pressure/water for any internal attack.
64mm is great for water supply and large surround and drown jobs.
The very few occasions when it could be handy is not enough to go put it onto our already overflowing trucks.
38mm gives enough pressure/water for any internal attack.
64mm is great for water supply and large surround and drown jobs.
The very few occasions when it could be handy is not enough to go put it onto our already overflowing trucks.
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Country Fire Service / Re: Group and Brigade Rivalries
« on: March 19, 2007, 09:41:22 AM »
Perhaps abolishing Groups might change things.
This was rumour was making the rounds about a year ago. Not entirely a stupid idea.
This was rumour was making the rounds about a year ago. Not entirely a stupid idea.
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All Equipment discussion / Re: Halligan tool
« on: March 19, 2007, 09:38:40 AM »
Halligan or Hooligan....dont know what either of these are.
Apparently we dont have the need for one?
Apparently we dont have the need for one?
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Trivia
« on: March 19, 2007, 09:33:22 AM »
Its amazing what the words "get out" will do with a gun in your hands.
Oh and a police uniform
Oh and a police uniform
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Fire Fighter Training / Re: radio operator training materials?
« on: March 17, 2007, 11:34:46 PM »*strangles Camo*
What did i do?
Thats a big 10-4 ole buddy!
Does anyone have a list of all those american truck radio lingo?
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Country Fire Service / Re: Group and Brigade Rivalries
« on: March 17, 2007, 11:31:58 PM »
When there is a big job going down is there such thing as a logical decision in the first 30 mins?
I can understand about not putting all your eggs in one basket but really the 5 closest resources should be responded? At the worst you would have to divert crews if there was another incident.
When it comes to strike teams etc then skipping groups/brigades it all makes sense.
I can understand about not putting all your eggs in one basket but really the 5 closest resources should be responded? At the worst you would have to divert crews if there was another incident.
When it comes to strike teams etc then skipping groups/brigades it all makes sense.
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Fire Fighter Training / Re: radio operator training materials?
« on: March 17, 2007, 03:37:50 PM »
or over and out!
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Canbera fire
« on: March 17, 2007, 12:37:34 PM »Even the multi million dollar formula one cars can break down , so any fire truck is vulnerable to failure under extreme conditions.
You wouldnt be watching the Grand Prix by any chance?
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Fire Fighter Training / Re: Tactical Ventilation Training
« on: March 17, 2007, 12:35:18 PM »
Nah that would be logical....everyone knows the logical way isnt the best way.
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Other Government Agencies / Re: Forestry Fire Towers
« on: March 17, 2007, 12:33:54 PM »
Think it was a case of
"Fire Number 1 Bearing **** Km less than 1 and im outta here!"
"Fire Number 1 Bearing **** Km less than 1 and im outta here!"
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Other Government Agencies / Re: Forestry Fire Towers
« on: March 16, 2007, 11:25:28 PM »
But i guess the way they justify it is by saying without these resources Forestry SA would go broke because of the losses incurred due to fire damage.
I can think of 8 towers but i might be missing some
Mt Gambier
Penola North
Comaum
Mt Edward
Mt Benson
Mt Burr
The Bluff
Furner
There isnt many areas these towers cant see which is handy.
Then there is the cost of the Firekings, staff, spotter plane etc etc.
Would be worth millions but could save billions!
I can think of 8 towers but i might be missing some
Mt Gambier
Penola North
Comaum
Mt Edward
Mt Benson
Mt Burr
The Bluff
Furner
There isnt many areas these towers cant see which is handy.
Then there is the cost of the Firekings, staff, spotter plane etc etc.
Would be worth millions but could save billions!
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Country Fire Service / Re: Group and Brigade Rivalries
« on: March 16, 2007, 05:15:02 PM »
We havent had that problem as such but a few groups around here will respond every truck in their group before responding neighbouring groups appliances even though they maybe closer.
A few weeks ago there was an incident at the Auspine mill in Tarpeena. Tarpeena, Pleasant Park & Wandilo were called but not Nangwarry who is only 7km from Tarpeena and closer then the rest. Compton was then called for night shift who are further away again.
Am i missing something or are we not all on the same team!
A few weeks ago there was an incident at the Auspine mill in Tarpeena. Tarpeena, Pleasant Park & Wandilo were called but not Nangwarry who is only 7km from Tarpeena and closer then the rest. Compton was then called for night shift who are further away again.
Am i missing something or are we not all on the same team!
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Other Government Agencies / Re: Forestry Fire Towers
« on: March 16, 2007, 05:10:49 PM »
How much would it cost to keep the tower running for a year?
As it is run by volunteers that would keep costs down.
Is the tower owned by the CFS? or Leased? What about the land? Rent?
Cost of the radio licences? Power?
If the tower is owned by CFS and all that costs is the power to run it and the lease on the GRN radios i wouldnt see it going past $5000 a year. Its probaly worth more then $5000 to the people of the hills?
As it is run by volunteers that would keep costs down.
Is the tower owned by the CFS? or Leased? What about the land? Rent?
Cost of the radio licences? Power?
If the tower is owned by CFS and all that costs is the power to run it and the lease on the GRN radios i wouldnt see it going past $5000 a year. Its probaly worth more then $5000 to the people of the hills?
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Country Fire Service / Re: Burnover Training
« on: March 16, 2007, 05:06:57 PM »
Blue, Remember the fireking we were working with on the side of the bluff friday night?
That was about 6 lengths up a 30 degree? angle and the fireking was screaming. Imagine a CFS truck trying to do that. haha
That was about 6 lengths up a 30 degree? angle and the fireking was screaming. Imagine a CFS truck trying to do that. haha
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SA Firefighter General / Re: New Fire Department 3 PC Game
« on: March 13, 2007, 04:24:11 PM »
Got it a while ago and its a great game.
Probaly the most realistic fire game ive ever seen.
Probaly the most realistic fire game ive ever seen.
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Country Fire Service / Re: Volunteer Mag
« on: March 13, 2007, 04:22:35 PM »
Thanks Krista,
Look forward to reading it.
Hopefully things have calmed down a bit for you now.
Look forward to reading it.
Hopefully things have calmed down a bit for you now.
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SA Fire Fighter Events / Re: blinky bill's birthday
« on: March 11, 2007, 01:43:14 PM »one of these days cam my red car will get ya....
Bit hard to sneek up on me with that little red thing of yours.
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SA Fire Fighter Events / Re: blinky bill's birthday
« on: March 10, 2007, 01:32:21 PM »Well I will be turning?
I thought the calendar was for important events?
Just Kidding