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All Equipment discussion / Re: Scanner
« on: February 25, 2009, 07:07:25 AM »
If you are willing to shell out close to $1000 just to buy a 396t digital scanner and get it programmed 
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 24, 2009, 12:45:47 PM »
Thank god for burn over training although the only downside is that now the CFA have to replace 2 tankers
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Will you Stay or Leave Early?
« on: February 23, 2009, 08:40:01 PM »
The house im renting sits on a block which has a eucalyptus tree right out the back and a mix of blue gum and other natives along the street even though this may seem like a huge fire hazard theres a positive
The block has a wide open space which runs along side of the house which can double as a fire break if the grass is cut plus it makes a good area to attack embers that may cause spot fires
I've also got access to a fire plug which is clearly marked on the road right out front of my house so a standpipe and hose can be set up if need be
The block has a wide open space which runs along side of the house which can double as a fire break if the grass is cut plus it makes a good area to attack embers that may cause spot fires
I've also got access to a fire plug which is clearly marked on the road right out front of my house so a standpipe and hose can be set up if need be
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 21, 2009, 12:21:37 PM »
Hopefully i get my chance late this week coming to be deployed although i havent heard anything as yet 
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Will you Stay or Leave Early?
« on: February 17, 2009, 05:46:07 PM »
Should we get real severe fire weather conditions like last month in 2010 and a large fire happens just as much as it would be tempting to respond when the pager sounds i'd rather stay behind and defend my house and parents house
If money permits later this year i'll be stocking up on fire equipment ready for summer 2009/2010 so if something happens at least i'll be prepared... i'd be setting up my equipment prior to the bad fire day
If money permits later this year i'll be stocking up on fire equipment ready for summer 2009/2010 so if something happens at least i'll be prepared... i'd be setting up my equipment prior to the bad fire day
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Country Fire Service / Re: Interstate deployments
« on: February 16, 2009, 12:02:55 PM »Quote
it is my understanding that the CFS has in place plans for ongoing support for Victoria over the next few weeks, if this eventuates then there should be a chance for more people to go and gain experience (even Robert)
(i hope like we all do not in uncontrolled incidents though)
I sure hope i get my chance late next week or first week of March
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Ammusing pager message.
« on: February 16, 2009, 07:19:43 AM »
1919292 06:27:02 16-02-09 MFS:1: *CFSRES INC005 16/02/09 06:28,RESPOND Vehicle Accident,COOBER PEDY CFS,COOBER PEDY MAP 0 0 0 TG070,ROAD TRAIN HAS ROLLED OVER WITH LOAD OF,COCA COLA SPILLED. NO ENTRAPMENTS 130 KM,S. SOUTH OF COOBERPEDY.,CPD029 CFS Coober Pedy Response
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 14, 2009, 10:20:07 AM »
Hmmm i wonder if thats to do with sending appliances or crews over 
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 14, 2009, 08:50:05 AM »Quote
my arguement is everyone thats been before had to go a first time...how are we mean tto gain experience if this is whats happening...were good enough to get rung up to baby sit some smoking stumps on a strike team but not good enough to go interstate...
I agree with both Mac and malleefire theres a handful of us vollies who have been in the CFS for 5+ years and never been on an actual interstate deployment and are left to baby sit smoking stumps or a campfire here in South Australia
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Country Fire Service / Re: Interstate deployments
« on: February 14, 2009, 08:14:50 AM »
If they need extra crew i'll be putting my hand up
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Country Fire Service / Re: Interstate deployments
« on: February 14, 2009, 07:57:49 AM »
1909127 09:21:11 14-02-09 CFS: SIG INC: FYI: SELF HOSTED TELECONFERENCE AT 1030 HRS RE MAJOR DEPLOYMENT TO VIC - DSC EDEN. > 14/02/2009 9:20:56 AM CFS STC Info
Anyone know if this to do with sending more crews or about sending appliances instead
Anyone know if this to do with sending more crews or about sending appliances instead
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Interesting Fire and Emergency Related Paging
« on: February 13, 2009, 01:46:43 PM »
1929855 15:06:01 13-02-09 LOFT MGT: Reynella grass fire now escalated to 4th alarm, houses under threat, Cherry airstrip now opening. GCO Dave 13/2/2009 CFS Lofty Group Management
a 4th alarm grassie now that cant be any good
a 4th alarm grassie now that cant be any good
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 13, 2009, 10:24:53 AM »
Dont get your hopes up Mac cause they want people to stay behind and keep an eye on South Australia
cause they want people to stay behind and keep an eye on South Australia
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SA Firefighter General / Re: Interesting Fire and Emergency Related Paging
« on: February 10, 2009, 04:09:53 PM »
1919126 17:23:18 10-02-09 CAN ALL MEMBERS MAKE A SPECIAL EFFORT TO ATTEND COMMUNITY BUSH FIRE MEETING ON THURSDAY 12TH AT 7PM AT THE INSTITUTE. PLEASE WEAR YOUR CFS T-SHIRT AND CAP SCOTT CFS Stansbury Info
Would this be as a result of the Victorian fires
Would this be as a result of the Victorian fires
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 10, 2009, 10:49:24 AM »
Or maybe we could push for the SA Government to establish community fire units in every fire prone town and suburb around South Australia so residents can be trained by the CFS of what to do in the event of a fire 
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 10, 2009, 10:13:29 AM »Quote
Did anyone see the couple on the news last night that had the property at the top of a hill? Large cleared area, fire hoses and proper civilian PPE? Surprise, surprise, they got out with the hoses, knocked down the fire and their home is a-ok.
This couple is a perfect example of what being fully equipped and ready to stay & defend is about and yet the message doesnt seem to get out regardless of how many tv ads the fire services place on tv
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 09, 2009, 03:15:40 PM »
I rang straight after getting the message and got told there were more than enough and have been placed on a waiting list
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 09, 2009, 01:28:55 PM »
1909093 14:49:00 09-02-09 R2HQ:CFS HAS SENT A DEPLOYMENT TO THE VIC FIRES.THE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER DEPLOYMENTS ARE UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE.YOUR GROUP OFFICER WILL BE ADVISED IF WE REQUIRE FURTHER CREWS. PLEASE DO NOT RING THE REGION DIRECT 9/2/2009 14:48:37 CFS R2 Info Maildrop
hmmmm
hmmmm
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 09, 2009, 12:38:10 PM »
1909225 13:52:13 09-02-09 CFS: SIG INC: FYI: SELF HOSTED TELECONFERENCE TODAY AT 1500 HRS RE VIC FIRE DEPLOYMENT. > 09/02/2009 13:52:00 PM
Looks like another deployment is on the cards everyone stay glued to the screen or have your pager close to you
Looks like another deployment is on the cards everyone stay glued to the screen or have your pager close to you
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 09, 2009, 11:53:41 AM »
I dare say all the proceeds from ticket sales to Spirit Of The Bush concerts being held this month will go towards aiding the rebuilding of towns in Victoria
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 09, 2009, 08:26:33 AM »
Any ideas of when they will be asking for a second contingent to go to Victoria this week and how many are going to be required
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 08, 2009, 05:55:59 PM »Quote
Does CFS want firefighters to be ready for "THIS" to happen in SA...Let them gain experience in victoria to make them ready
I could do with some experience as i've never been on a interstate deployment before
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 08, 2009, 05:32:16 PM »
I will gladly go once the 1st team arrives home Thursday although it means having to miss work and reschedule an appointment to another day
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 08, 2009, 03:55:24 PM »
So true MOD but when is the question thats playing on everyones mind at the moment
but when is the question thats playing on everyones mind at the moment
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SA Firefighter General / Re: VIC Bushfires
« on: February 08, 2009, 03:07:31 PM »
Its just so frustrating sitting here and watching all this happen 