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Country Fire Service / FFRS V's MYCFS CREW
« on: January 13, 2014, 09:55:16 AM »
Hi all just wondering if anybody is using either the FFRS or MYCFS crew availability programs? What's the pros or cons of either?? Cheers 
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Country Fire Service / NSW DEPLOYMENTS 2013
« on: October 20, 2013, 09:25:39 PM »
Hi all thought I would start a topic re current deployments to NSW. Obviously really ramping up with mustering of appliances happening tonight! Any one going? Any thoughts? Post away but keep it civil!!
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SA Firefighter General / CFSVA WorkCover Rally
« on: July 19, 2013, 12:33:51 PM »
19-07-13 11:54:32 MEMBERS WANTING TO ATTEND PR EXERCISE AT PARLIAMENT HOUSE WED 24 AT 12.30 CONTACT G/O 0417886068 THANKS MATT - CFS Barossa Group Info
Any ideas??
Any ideas??
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Country Fire Service / Current fires February 2013
« on: February 17, 2013, 07:45:22 PM »
Hi all been a lot of activity across a lot of the Tate in past 4-5 days thought I'd start a topic to discuss what's been or is going! Obviously had the largish fire at monarto, a couple going in he south east!
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Country Fire Service / Kangaroo Island Incident/Deployment
« on: February 17, 2013, 07:48:35 AM »
Hi all any one with any info on what's happening on KI??
17-02-13 08:08:45 Im looking for a crew to go to KI for possibly 4 days with TT14 CAFS. Call me if available. Captain - CFS Tea Tree Gully Info
17-02-13 08:11:06 Please refer to mobile text message I sent you re deployment to KI fire.Cpt - CFS Blackwood Info
17-02-13 08:08:45 Im looking for a crew to go to KI for possibly 4 days with TT14 CAFS. Call me if available. Captain - CFS Tea Tree Gully Info
17-02-13 08:11:06 Please refer to mobile text message I sent you re deployment to KI fire.Cpt - CFS Blackwood Info
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Country Fire Service / Bundaleer Fire
« on: January 21, 2013, 11:57:40 AM »
Hi all so I did a couple shifts up in Region 4 at this fire...wow weeee crews on Thursday did an amazing job to hold it on RM Williams way especially when it was coming out of the pines!! Great strike team All round!!
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SA Firefighter General / SACAD programming
« on: January 11, 2013, 09:17:58 AM »
11-01-13 10:40:00 CFSRES RESPOND GRASS FIRE INMAN VALLEY YANK34 :FROM G.C.C 10:41:49 AM - CFS Yankalilla Info
It's funny how we are all quick to bash SACAD and associated things yet things like this still go on!
I also noticed with the FINNIS job the entire Mundoo Group was responded before the alarm level was raised...on all the info/training I have had with SACAD it is drummed in to us the best way to get more appliances is upgrade of alarm...or alternatively if a special resource is required request through A/F.
That's my bitch for today....stay cool
It's funny how we are all quick to bash SACAD and associated things yet things like this still go on!
I also noticed with the FINNIS job the entire Mundoo Group was responded before the alarm level was raised...on all the info/training I have had with SACAD it is drummed in to us the best way to get more appliances is upgrade of alarm...or alternatively if a special resource is required request through A/F.
That's my bitch for today....stay cool
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Country Fire Service / Interstate deployments January 2012
« on: January 08, 2013, 09:43:29 AM »
Hi all starting a bread for all discussions on current and possibly future deployments interstate in January
Obviously south east crews are supporting CFA now and in coming days
Obviously south east crews are supporting CFA now and in coming days
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Country Fire Service / Weather 23/12/12
« on: December 21, 2012, 02:19:27 PM »
21-12-12 15:38:36 CFS R5: FYI: HEADS UP LOOKS LIKE A TFB MAY BE DECLARED FOR BOTH USE AND LSE ON SUNDAY 23/12/12. RDO - CFS Gambier Group Officers Info
Seen a few heads up re Sunday similar to this one I know it's going to be hot but wasn't really thinking there going be a lot of wind with it? Anyone got any more info re WX?
Great idea getting the heads up out being so close to Christmas and allowing crew planning!
Seen a few heads up re Sunday similar to this one I know it's going to be hot but wasn't really thinking there going be a lot of wind with it? Anyone got any more info re WX?
Great idea getting the heads up out being so close to Christmas and allowing crew planning!
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SA Firefighter General / Diesel Shortage
« on: December 12, 2012, 04:50:43 PM »
Hi guys anyone been effected as of yet by the shortage? What have you or groups or regions put in place in case of shortage? Having said that our supplier says flows should be back to normal within a week!
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Country Fire Service / Fire Season 12/13
« on: October 18, 2012, 03:27:49 PM »
I did a bit of research and i think there has been 9 fire bans already in SA, Surely this must be nearly a record!
I also noticed today the FDI reached 110 at oodnadatta - After being on holidays up through the far north and to Alice Springs the outback is once again a ticking time bomb waiting for a spark.
Anyone else with observations from around the state? seems the winter/spring season has shut of very early this year and maybe the BOM are right we are heading in to a drier period.
I also noticed today the FDI reached 110 at oodnadatta - After being on holidays up through the far north and to Alice Springs the outback is once again a ticking time bomb waiting for a spark.
Anyone else with observations from around the state? seems the winter/spring season has shut of very early this year and maybe the BOM are right we are heading in to a drier period.
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Country Fire Service / Mitcham Hills + Upper sturt Disaster waiting to happen
« on: September 05, 2012, 05:14:47 PM »13
SA Firefighter General / Retrofitted cab deluge system
« on: March 04, 2012, 06:43:05 PM »
04-03-12 19:56:25 BDBY INFO: Demo of 24 cabin deluge system to the local community tomorrow night. Please arrive promptly at 7pm and wear brigade polo shirts. Thanks Dave. 4/3/20 - CFS Bradbury Info
Is that fitted to a singlecab?? Anyone know anything about this did the community pitch in to buy it hence the demo?
Is that fitted to a singlecab?? Anyone know anything about this did the community pitch in to buy it hence the demo?
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Country Fire Service / News article channel 7
« on: February 19, 2012, 04:41:24 PM »
Anyone else see the news article on channel 7 re the loss of the VSO across the state! Hopefully this is the start of plenty more!!
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Country Fire Service / Fires in Far North SA
« on: February 12, 2012, 01:23:50 PM »
Looking on the CFS incidents list there appears to be 3-4 fires burning in the north of SA
Anyone have info on any CFS involvement in these or are they nothing much to be concerned about?
Anyone have info on any CFS involvement in these or are they nothing much to be concerned about?
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SA Firefighter General / WA Bushfires
« on: January 29, 2012, 09:06:40 PM »
Bushfires seem to be running rampant in WA at the moment. If ya thought we were busy in SA especially in the North id say WA is twice as busy.
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/homes-destroyed-as-fires-rage-down-south/story-e6frg14u-1226256559787
http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/homes-destroyed-as-fires-rage-down-south/story-e6frg14u-1226256559787
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Incident Operations / Wilpena fire
« on: January 25, 2012, 07:11:24 AM »R4HQ CREWS REQUIRED FOR POTENTIAL 5 DAY DEPLOYMENT TO MOOMBA DEPARTING 25/01/12 ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT REGION 4 HQ ON PH 8642 2399 ASAP. 24/01/2012 7:02:09 PM - CFS Melrose Group Info
Gee after all the work those guys put in at Wilmington, it will be a hot 5 days!!
looks like they paged out to every group in R4 last night. Interesting considering the fire at Wilpena Pound is still listed as going..
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SA Firefighter General / Lobethal station development
« on: January 22, 2012, 05:05:35 PM »
22-01-12 18:20:48 REMINDER Brigade snagfest tomorrow night followed by discussion on new station. All encouraged to attend K. Parker - CFS Lobethal Info
From memory i thought the station there looked alright?
From memory i thought the station there looked alright?
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SA Firefighter General / Lightning 22-1-12
« on: January 22, 2012, 03:11:28 PM »
Seems to be some pretty severe lightning bands appearing across SA especially out eastern riverland n in the mallee. Also som right on the upper Eastern Side of spencer Gulf. Appears to be fairly "wet" but sometimes the radar can fool...Anyone with any in their area??
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Country Fire Service / 17-1-2012 - NASTY
« on: January 17, 2012, 07:20:05 AM »
I see there is some seriously high FDI's building as of 0830hrs.
Cleve 105 already!
Cleve 105 already!
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Country Fire Service / Fire Danger Ratings 24-12-11
« on: December 24, 2011, 01:23:06 PM »
ive been flicking around looking at some current FDI's around the northern and western part of SA. I have noticed the FDI's are considerably higher than forecast and in some areas exceed 50. which in turn if ws predicted would incur a TFB. Its strange how they can be sooo far out with forecast FDI.
1430 hrs @ Roseworthy FDI = 53.1
1430 hrs @ Snowtown FDI = 56.8
1430 hrs @ Cummins FDI = 71
1430 hrs @ Wudinna FDI = 81 (not much higher than forecast)
1430 hrs @ Roseworthy FDI = 53.1
1430 hrs @ Snowtown FDI = 56.8
1430 hrs @ Cummins FDI = 71
1430 hrs @ Wudinna FDI = 81 (not much higher than forecast)
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SA Firefighter General / Birdwood QRV
« on: December 16, 2011, 03:03:02 PM »
16-12-11 16:04:38 BIRDWOOD QRV IS NOW OFF LINE AND STOWAGE HAS BEEN TRANSFERED TO BIRDWOOD 14 WHICH IS NOW ONLINE. FROM CAPTAIN - CFS Birdwood Response
Anyone know why the QRV is offline its one of the new ones isn't it?
Anyone know why the QRV is offline its one of the new ones isn't it?
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SA Firefighter General / Unrest at new Port Lincoln emergency services Complex
« on: August 08, 2011, 06:48:55 PM »
I see on the channel 9 news tonight that a contractor came in and started ripping up the pavers at the new emergency services complex in Port Lincoln after he has not been paid the $60,000 owing for his work!!
Anyone know any more??
Anyone know any more??
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Country Fire Service / Training Course Nominations
« on: June 29, 2011, 01:22:56 PM »
I have noticed recently regular pager messages searching for people to fill Training courses. This can be as low as 1 or 2 attendees or as high as 8. Are we as CFS volunteers making a rod for our own back by not filling these training courses to maximum. The point i am trying to make is we are extremely underfunded in training yet when it comes to the crunch where are we?? Is this just particular courses that are not as popular? Or is the % of volunteer's that actually are committed to CFS training dropping of? (ie they have completed all the training courses)
Anyone with any thoughts??
Anyone with any thoughts??