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SA Firefighter General / 'Firemen don't have a Chance'
« on: May 18, 2010, 10:40:32 PM »
Below is what is written on a sign on the notice board at our fire station.
Author Unknown.


When the fire trucks are delayed 40 seconds in traffic, People say:
"It took them 20 minutes to get here."

When the truck races at 40 m.p.h., it's:
"Look at those reckless fools."

When four men struggle with a eight-man ladder:
"They don't even know how to raise a ladder."

When firemen open windows for ventilation to reduce heat in fighting a fire:
"Look at the wrecking crew."

When they open the floor to get at a blaze:
"There goes the axe squad."

If the chief stands back, where he can see and direct his men, people say:
"He's afraid to go where he sends his men."

If they lose a building:
"It's a lousy department."

If they make a good "stop" folks say:
"The fire didn't amount to much."

If lots of water is necessary:
"They are doing more damage with water than the flames."

If a fireman gets hurt:
"He was a careless guy."

It a citizen gets hurt:
"It's a crazy department."

If a fireman inspects a citizen's property:
"He's meddling in somebody's business."

If he wants a fire hazard correct:
"I'll see the mayor"

If he gets killed and leaves a family destitute:
"That's the chance he took when he joined the fire department."

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Emergency Vehicles / New Minlaton 34
« on: April 22, 2010, 07:51:30 PM »
Minlaton CFS received a new 34. Built on an Isuzu FTS800 with an Allison Automatic 2500 trans which was ex-Wilmington. Reg - XQN097.
This replaces the temp ex-Willunga 24 we had.

































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Fire Stations and SES Units / Rebuild of Curramulka CFS Station
« on: February 15, 2009, 06:26:17 PM »
After ~17 years on the cards, the Curramulka station is demolished and is going to be replaced with a new, modern station that features a separate Communications/Meeting room.

Progress so far...

Friday 6th February:



Wednesday 11th February:



Sunday 15th February:





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Incidents / Grass/Stubble Fire - Warooka
« on: December 21, 2008, 07:34:39 PM »
Today at around 1237hrs, a fire was reported 10kms west of Warooka which may impact on a hay shed and shearing shed. In the fire path was stubble, as well as scrub. Air Support were requested, along with a strike team from Yorke Valley group. Both of these were stood down once the head of the fire was knocked down, along with the flanks. All appliances were stood down at approximately 1730hrs with both Warooka appliances going back to the fireground at 2030hrs to ensure the fire is safe/out.

The fire was approximately 2km long, and 100m wide.

Appliances on scene:
Brentwood 24P
Corny Point 24
Marion Bay 24
Minlaton 34
Warooka 14
Warooka 34
Yorketown 24
Yorketown 24P
Southern Yorke Car 1
Southern Yorke Car 2
Southern Yorke Logistics
Southern Yorke Portable Dam
Multiple Private Tankers
15+ Farm Firefighting Units









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All Equipment discussion / New GRN Radios
« on: December 08, 2008, 08:47:25 PM »
Here are a couple of photos of the new GRN Radios being installed.

One downside that can be seen is the location of the Emergency button which is in an easy spot to press when you are sliding the GRN back into its holder  :-o

I have found them relatively easy to use so far.

Photo 1
-Mode Up & Down, as well as left/right navigation keys change the talkgroup up/down
-Press & hold home and it goes to State 111. We are looking at setting this for the main talkgroup that this particular radio monitors (103)
-When you hit 'Chan', type in the talkgroup then press the home symbol.

Photo 2
-Top button is disabled
-Emergency button in the middle
-Power button
-Blue button is disabled
-PTT button
-Button underneath PTT will change the brightness. Off-Bright-Dull.
-Last button is disabled

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Fire Stations and SES Units / [SES] Kingston SE
« on: October 06, 2008, 08:32:52 PM »
Joint with CFS


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Fire Stations and SES Units / [SES] Mount Gambier
« on: October 06, 2008, 08:32:16 PM »
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Fire Stations and SES Units / [SES] Meningie
« on: October 06, 2008, 08:31:22 PM »
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Fire Stations and SES Units / [SES] Wattle Range
« on: October 06, 2008, 08:30:24 PM »
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Fire Stations and SES Units / [SES] Murray Bridge
« on: October 06, 2008, 08:29:48 PM »
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SASES / Unit Locations
« on: September 23, 2008, 07:18:28 PM »
Hi,

Just wondering what the locations for Mt Gambier, Meningie and Wattle Range SES Units are?

Thanks

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Country Fire Service / Royal Adelaide Show - 2008
« on: August 24, 2008, 05:18:12 PM »
Well it's coming up to that time again, 5 - 13 September 08.

Just wondering if anyone on here is going on behalf of the CFS?

I am on Thursday 11th for the first half of the day.

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Emergency Vehicles / [SACFS] Southern Yorke Car 1
« on: April 12, 2008, 10:57:02 PM »
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Emergency Vehicles / [SACFS] Yorke Valley Logistics
« on: April 12, 2008, 10:54:04 PM »
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Emergency Vehicles / [SACFS] Balgowan 24
« on: April 12, 2008, 10:53:23 PM »
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Emergency Vehicles / [SACFS] Ardrossan 34
« on: April 12, 2008, 10:51:58 PM »
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SA Firefighter General / Voice Recorders
« on: March 28, 2008, 04:48:51 PM »
Well our group is contemplating the purchase of voice recorders for the command vehicles.

What I am wondering is if any other brigade/group has bought voice recorders? If so:-
  • What brand?
  • Total Recording Time?
  • Battery's or Inbuilt Power?
  • Where did you buy it from?
  • And the Price?

Thanks in advance  :-D

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Country Fire Service / Southern Yorke Group Video
« on: March 07, 2008, 07:47:55 PM »
Photos of Incidents, Trainings etc of the Southern Yorke Group. 8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlUuvU_7oys

Comments Appreciated   :-D  :wink:

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Emergency Vehicles / SACFS - Community Education Unit
« on: February 10, 2008, 11:35:23 AM »
Seen at a Community Fire Safe Meeting at Marion Bay last Friday.

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Article in the Yorke Peninsula Country Times

An interesting read. :-)

Quote
Friendly fire — Kadina, Wallaroo and Moonta services under review

Tuesday, 22 January 2008
Journalist: Kathryn Crisell
YP Country Times

A comment Kadina’s Metropolitan Fire Service may be phased out — made last week during the District Council of the Copper Coast meeting — has been branded as politicking by a member of the committee investigating firefighting capability within the Copper Triangle.
CFS Kadina Brigade Captain, Tony Costello, sits on the committee (alongside another CFS member and two MFS members) set up by the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM).
“Our job is to investigate firefighting capability within the region, but no decisions have been made,” he said.
“We have to put up something to SAFECOM within the next few weeks — a recommendation or views — and we are hoping we can get the best result for the community.
“We are not looking at a reduction in services. We are looking at how best we can manage risks within the area. We have MFS crews at Wallaroo, Moonta and Kadina but also a CFS crew at Kadina. Wallaroo has more risk areas with the hospital, the silos and multi-storey buildings and Port Hughes will soon have multi-storey development also.
“Kadina is different in that it has two services, MFS and CFS, for a population of 3,000 — but it’s up to the committee to decide what it puts before SAFECOM and the Minister for Emergency Services will make the final decision.”
Tony is concerned both his dedicated volunteers and MFS firefighters may get caught in the crossfire if people play politics with the issue.
He says there is no difference in firefighting expertise, with both CFS and MFS personnel trained appropriately and to a consistent level.
“I am trying to avoid what has happened in other towns where services have been looked at. I have a lot of dedicated volunteers and I don’t want them or the MFS members, put down by anybody.
“We have a harmonious atmosphere here. At a local operational level we work together quite well and I want it to continue that way.”

What was said
At the District Council of the Copper Coast January 16 meeting, Cr Clarke put a number of councillors offside when he raised as a point of interest, information he says was passed to him by a “high-ranking person in the MFS”. He suggested the MFS would be phased out of the area with the CFS taking over the firefighting role and that CFS crews are not trained to the level required.
Mayor Paul Thomas noted it was not a new issue and discussion had taken place in regard to better use of services, adding: “CFS has every expertise required”.
Cr Rodda, a senior Kadina CFS member, told Cr Clarke some of his information was “quite wrong”.
“I take it personally that you think the CFS can’t handle the job,” he said.
Cr Sims, in backing Cr Rodda, said: “That’s a lot of [garbage] Cr Clarke. I have personally been involved in situations with the CFS over many years. They are highly trained and I will stand with them any day.”
Likewise, Cr Craig Costello, who has recently joined the CFS, said he found the organisation extremely professional and highly trained.
“CFS volunteers are to be commended not knocked down,” he said.

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Incidents / Scooter Retrieval - Troubridge Lighthouse
« on: January 27, 2008, 07:22:46 PM »
Today, Sunday 27th January, Warooka SES retrieved a stolen scooter from a cliff side near the Troubridge Lighthouse. Edithburgh CFS, Edithburgh SAPOL & Yorketown SAAS were also in attendance.

The scooter was reported stolen just before Christmas, but was only located Wednesday 23rd by a Drift Wood collector.

All services worked well together, and it gave more of an idea on what the SES unit does, and how they do it.

More pictures: http://www.sycfsgroup.fotopic.net/c1448275_1.html  8-)

Hope you enjoy the pics.  :-D  :-D

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SA Firefighter General / Southern Yorke CFS Group Website
« on: August 24, 2007, 09:46:35 PM »
All,

I have just finished creating the website for the Southern Yorke CFS Group. 8-) All comments are appreciated related to the site.

Link - www.southernyorke.sacfs.org

It would also be great if your brigade/group has a website, that you organise to get it updated with the new address. :-D

PS. If your links page has Port Vincent CFS, can you please remove it as it is no longer available. Thanks. :-D

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Emergency Vehicles / Old Stansbury EFS
« on: May 20, 2007, 09:27:30 PM »
Found this sitting in the local council yard being used as a water tanker

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