ive noticed huge problems with over resourcing in some areas, ie; victor harbor group jobs
but at the end of the day they have gotten the job done.
knackers - what you propose is not really a viable option for a 100% vollunteer service [talking cfs/ses point of view], i know this system works with SAAS, however you are talking about a busier service, with a much smaller group of responders, that partake in a roster. I cannot imagine CFS personell agreeing to this [i know i wouldnt for my brigades 100 jobs a year].
Also, my interpretation of your suggestion would drastically increase response times & put a higher workload on comms... i cant imagine it working well if every firefighter rang in to say they were mobile to the station.
Lets face it... the system we already have works.