SA Firefighter

on a side issue..... to use O2, advanced resus. is required...
Try getting on a course if your not an instructor in something!

If a brigade/group has enough nouse and/or money to get the gear, then good on 'em. However, I would hope they didnt complain when other brigades get the stuff issued out by region/state....

Is a discussion that will never be solved, as human nature has proven over the years..... think of it like "keeping up with the jones'...." We'll never be happy unless we have what the next person does, and likewise, will always want something better...

Vicious circle isnt it....

Hmmmm, there is no place for "colourful" language on any radio we use.

Anyways,

What substances were involved??

Tradition runs strong in a lot of people, look at the majority of comments posted about the logo so far..... Whilst some of these traditions should be maintained others need to evolve with the service.

This is where the question of respect comes in. Is it disrespectful to let this happen? In some peoples eyes most certainly (and in most cases i would probably agree) But like a child growing up and leaving home, at some point we need to realise that the times have moved on.

Now the catch is to ensure the "newbies" recognise and understand these traditions so their legacy will continue on long after we have gone......

I disagree, BA has a 20min stint at the most...... there is potential to be working much harder, for longer when away

Personally I dont have a problem with second hand appliances..... as long as they are up to the standard, in good condition... and working properly!

I believe MFS have a rolling turn over where the high turnout stations get vehicles replaced quite frequntly, and outer stations recieve hand-me-downs from there. An idea which i have no problem with if the brigade recieving is low turnout, and the vehicle is in good nic.....

The catch question is 'why was the vehicle made second hand in the first place?'

Exercises that emphasise the effects of a road crash have a lot of merit. They will never work 100%, as its human nature to test the limits, and after time we know where these limits are, and dont try to exceed them.

But if we can make at least 1 person think about their actions on the road, and the consequences they may have, then it has been a success.

..... And if the day comes where they do have an accident (hopefully not fatal), everything they have been shown will hit home. Only then can the real lesson be learn.

Its unfortunate that experience is something you only get right after you needed it.....

Why pay for the training of volunteers, when the money could go towards employing/training more SAAS personell, and opening more stations...?

Because this state relies heavily on input from its vollies. You also run the risk of "flooding" the scene. I would much rather have a sensible amout of people there who can all actively add to a job, be it fire, rescue or ambo that can assist each other in the task at hand.

Efficency can be a good thing, and knowledge should be shared. Especially when a common goal is at hand....

I think you'll find its there for competition purposes only (as there is a dedicated medic put into the vehicle). SES generally dont have any markings on their helmets (aside from names and the occasional "RESCUE" sticker.

You shouldnt be seeing anything like that in the field....

In My Humble Opinion:

We have looked at this on a local level on several occasions. The times where we have been involved with assisting SAAS have been good experiences.

They are only more than willing to bring the ambulance down to give us a run down on how everything works. It doesnt happen all that often, but is a welcome refresher.

Most of the stuff we do is at the direction of ambo's anyway, and if you really want to critique the senior first aid course on the casualty handling side of things then we could blow the course out by another day at the least.

The pupose of any course we do is to give us a basic knowledge of the job to be done, after that it is only training and practice that will develop those skills. The fact that some of that training might be with SAAS makes no difference.....

In the end, if they need help, im only to willing to lend a hand. After all if you dont understand then all you have to do is ask. In return its always a welcome sight to have them on standby at large incidents just in case.

Anyways, how well it all works really depends on the relationship at a local level i guess....

A roster system has great potential. It gives brigades time to find out if they have crew for the day, and if not... to arrange crew from a neighbouring brigade.

You should find it works well, if crew make the propper prior arrangements!

I dare say I dont have the full story..... am just passing information along. After all I wasnt at the meeting.

Is truly a scary thought...... and unfortunatly not only experienced by the few.  

Makes you wonder if they actually think about what they're going to sometimes!

Im sure when they initially released the new logo it was a brigade choice as to change or not...... funny how these choices disappear as time goes on.

We could once again start talking about professionalism and appearance, when trucks rock up with different logos..... lets just hope there are no plans to change the arm patches for those who still have them.....