SA Firefighter

Was sent to a valued member working at the time.

filtered good effort I say!!
Not something that is likely to occur much these days.

How bout a recycled and born again 'pimp my ride' Dennis!

Just come to Mt Gambier where they knock back anything that even smells like progress!

Yep, spot on Cammo,
We get frequently told we are the busiest station out of Adelaide and we still don't have career 24/7 staffing............
Oh! that's right.......we are not a suburb of Adelaide

Gee, If only a few captains of surrounding brigades down this way could read this post, they might lead by example and show up for calls WEARING PPE and if it wasn't asking too much of them BRING A filtered FIRE APPLIANCE ALSO!!!
That's my 2 cents worth.
Cheers!!

I think "Zippy" has put in the most sensible post so far!
If the footage taken from a camera is being used for internal Fire Service use only,(e.g. training or record keeping) then really, where is the issue?

I don't agree with footage from incidents going on Youtube or being supplied to the media, UNLESS sanctioned by the Fire Service as public interest or whatever.

Also, if a member of another service has an issue and politely asks that they not be recorded, then turn it off!(no big deal really)
I know that most reasonable Emergency Service personnel I work with from other agencies wouldn't have an issue, as you can be very easily filmed at incidents by media agencies anyhow!

I wonder sometimes if those that have a big issue with being filmed, lack confidence in doing their job correctly or are worried about being seen in the wrong P.P.E. etc.
Do the right thing, and there won't be an issue, and if you make a stuff up then at least you have something to watch and learn from.(remember...TRAINING USE)

Cheers, Mat

 

I ordered one last night thru E-Bay for $185 AU with all the bits and pieces and are really looking forward to it turning up!
I checked out Jono's link and was impressed, and it gave me ideas for use in the scrub car.

Should be good!!

Yep, count me in too!
I have used a Skyjet at lots of varied jobs, and they are very versatile due to the fact they can perform many more roles than just a typical aerial monitor/ladder.
You have to think outside the square sometimes!!(and work within appliances capabilities) 

In this day and age of volunteer shortages in most communities, it would be more practical to have the SES style appliance rebadged CFS and that brigade use it when required.

Maybe CFS could offer other courses to bridge the gaps, but there would have to be cost savings with keeping that brigade "one service" instead of opening an additional unit requiring additional admin and other assorted costs.

What's wrong with good ol' filtered Smith stuff!
You can get lots of quality stuff from filtered Smith.
Gee I love what the word filter does everytime you type in filtered Smith!!

Their looks are deceiving!

I found ours to be quite usefull at grass fires for a "quick attack" and would be quite happy to use it where ever you would use a National Parks style of 1000 litre 4 wheel drive fire unit (e.g Toyota Landcruiser,Datsun Patrol)Ute's.

They were never intended to be used in more severe areas that you would send a Fireking or CFS 24/34 appliance with all their burnover protection etc.

Appart from firefighting, it is a good crew transporter,tow vehicle for moving around RCR training cars and for whizzing down the street to get the crew lunch!

Overall, not a bad truck.

Cheers, Mat

It is quite common for the roofs to be white but isn't standard thru the fleet.
We have our Skyjet and Isuzu MUP with white roofs whilst the Scania and 4WD ROSA both have red roofs and they are all mixtures of ages.

I don't think under the current chief you would see an all white MFS truck as I believe he thinks red is favourite choice of colour.

Our services procedure would be to turn off lights and siren, advise commcen of delayed response (they might respond another appliance) and wait to it passes.

Not too much else you could do!