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Can anybody supply a complete list of CFS GRN reponse codes, or is there an established reference site somewhere?

I know this question has been asked before, but I have only ever seen partial lists.

For those who may not know WTF I'm talking about, the 4 digit codes that appear at the end of a typcial response page. (I say 4 digit, as this covers majority of CFS brigades, other codes represent MFS/SES units etc). These codes indicate which brigade(s) are being responded.

Anyway, I am after a list that can be referred back to when required to satisfy curiosity as to whom is getting responded to the calls we all see on the GRN Pager string.

Maybe this list could be put together and made available directly from this site or (Pip, if you're reading this) the CFS Promo site - either as a seperate page or added to the details of each brigade.

Calspec

My opinion only. It would be wonderful if every CFS brigade had a selection of appliances at their disposal to suit every concievable emergency situation, but this is the real world.  I feel there is still strong need for 32/Pumper style appliances, particularly in urban areas.   Ultimately even the concept of Scanias for Urban CFS brigades should be worth consideration, as long as these same brigades also have a suitable 4WD appliance in the shed.  Our brigade once had the combination of a 32/Pumper and a 24, (which was later replaced by a 24P snail).  There were times when the 32 was required to attend off road jobs and from what I understand had absolutely no problems accessing most of the grass, scrub, paddock, woods etc in our area.  Even some of the heavier going areas of NP's and gorges have fire access tracks quite suitable for 2WD.  The advantage of 32/Pumpers being usually faster and more agile and can carry more equipment.

I thinks CFS is on the right track with 14, 24, 24P, 34, 34P and Pumper/Rescue adequately covering all risks.

But we can still dream that one day our brigade will have a Scania and a 34P in the shed.  I won't hold my breath though.  (We would settle for a nice type 2 instead) 

Just in this afternoon...

1908966 12:17:07 05-07-06 For info: Mclaren Flat 3-4 & Kang. 3-4 off line till further notice, Clarendon 1-4 C.Q. to Mc Flat & Parks 2-4 CQ to Kang. Will notify of any developments reg. GO

Is there a problem with the 34???  We are in the same group and also have a new 34, so are we next?

My understanding is that is was primarily a "Mawson Group" equipment night.  So that would include Blewitt Springs, Happy Valley, Seaford, Morphett Vale, Kangarilla and Maclaren Flat. I am guessing that the other brigades etc involved were asked along to provide demonstrations and displays as part of the intended purpose of the evening. Morphett Vale station happens to also be the Mawson Group base.

I can understand the usefulness of UHF etc in rural areas- especially to communicate with local farmers and private ff appliances.  In urban areas though I cannot see the need.  We use both VHF and UHF portables for fireground communication but not for "back to base".

As for the cab, well as it is we have GRN, GRN portable (used for MFS TG150, as we are EMA), intercom and PA microphones all within reach of the driver.  Please, no more microphones!

Slow down there slugger.  No one is bagging anybody.  OK so maybe the "database" is in dire need of an upgrade - we'll just leave that in the hands of Safecom then.  Facts? the fact is only one brigade was responded, as stated.  In my limited experience I do not understand how any domestic dwelling in the metro area could be listed as only requiring a single unit response.  I'm sure the owners of affected outer metro properties would be interested to know that.  Also considering that there is no water supply within about 500m of that particular house, how the heck is one appliance (or even two for that matter) going to be any use at all without water?

Cheers, Tillerman. That would make perfect sense then!

coffee   

My memory of RFW's is from days as a cadet at Williamstown.  On visits to Woods&Forests at Mt Crawford we were shown their firefighting appliance.  A great big Muthatrucker.  Yellow I think, huge snorkel on the roof.  Held approx 3000 litres.  Replaced nowadays by the Fire Kings.

Red

(as in: red nose)

Darius, Blinky and others.  The siren ringtone that I have is one that I downloaded from the 'net.  I just can't find which site.  Couple of good ones at blueskyfrog.com.au  if you want to pay for them.  Truetones, Police Siren and Highway Cop.  The latter has a good Code3 type siren sound.

I will see if there is a way of converting it from this .xmf whatever, to a .mid/.wav or similar.

Cheers,

Calspec

That's exactly what happened, with all respect to our fellow vollies.  Appliance was already back in the bay when SES unit drove passed the station enroute to the job.