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Ok a few questions

Does anyone know anything about the new 14s similar to the Booleroo build? is that the only 1 ?

I heard rumours that no more 34s are being built? seems odd to me could the person have meant 34p instead?

does this mean we are going back to 24 builds? I know there is a prototype being built but does anyone know any more?

thanks

There is some discussion on a new 24 seems its cheaper than building a new station for appliances that wont fit.

Tenders have been called for the 2010/2011 tenders for 34/34P's buildups will commence on 1st July.

The 2009/2010 rollout is back on track and there are a few 34's waiting to be sent to brigades.

The new builds will have the Quenchmaster Foam system due to Foam Pros having issues.

There are also another 6 QRV's on order added on to the CFA contract.

LOFT MGT: From Upst Capt: Upst QRV now online 30/3/2010 14:18:11 CFS Lofty Group Management

The old 12 has finally met it's day and replaced

LOL and we know where that one is sitting now

To put it simply CFS are maximising the use of an appliance by refurbing them as BWC's.Ours was a classic example, take away a great reliable appliance which had chassis rust, and stick it in a yard for 2 years before deciding what to do with it.

It is now Wattle Range BWC,

I saw the dilemma faced by Range/Hope Forest on the news, and it is a step backwards removing an appliance in a high fire risk area, bounded by Kuitpo Forest!!

19:55:50 05-03-10 STURT INFO: BLACKWOOD STATION SIREN WILL BE TESTED SHORTLY AT THE REQUEST OF THE BRIGADE. TESTING OF OTHER SIRENS NOT OCCURRING DUE TO NOISE COMPLAINTS. GCO CFS Sturt Group Info

These are the people that say they weren't given any warnings when the BIG ONE hits

17:36:35 18-02-10 MFS: SENIOR OFFICER GROUP: THE PAGING PROBLEM HAS BEEN SOLVED BY THE MFS ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT TECH MFS Car 31

Good boys

Quote from: Pipster on February 16, 2010, 09:46:29 PM

The GRN's are all being replaced, so there is probably no point in grabbing all the spares for a system that will soon be redundant!
Pip

yeah but not for anything up to 3 years in R1/R2/R5 (timing and order of regions not set yet).  And that charger I mentioned for GRN portables still works with the new XTS2500 (I've tried it).

Correct, and im sure a brigade/group could use a spare one.

Most definitely! We never want anyone out there under the influence that is just asking for filtered trouble but some people are sneaky too!!!!

Anyone know if SAFECOM have a policy for random or any drug and alcohol testing?

 

No there isn't to answer the question

Quote from: Andrew K on February 06, 2010, 09:17:54 PM

For our unit people with p1 or p2 licenses can't drive unit vehicles, other drivers have to be approved by the unit manager after you go for a drive with him. One of our trucks even though it is technically a car license can only be driven by someone with a truck license

Unfortunately we don't get extra driver training through the ses although there is supposedly a course in the works, some of us have done defensive driving outside of the ses. Really all drivers that drive p1 or p2 jobs should have extra driver training , but they don't seem to think we need it so its up to units to do what they can.

As for drugs and alcohol we work on a policy that if you've had a drink or taken something don't turn up if you do and its discovered if there is an accident for example it would like be dismissable

Yeah thnx for that. We go by the method of that the boss must take the person for driver training. Then is allowed to drive with a senior until they are approved to drive by themselves.

With the drugs and alcohol what you said is very sensible and what most people would follow. But what can you do for those that rebel from the rules?
Anyone know what the go is with drugs and alcohol policy wise from safecom? And if so what level drug and alcohol testing can be requested?

There is a fine line and when there is a suspicion how can it be delt with "easily" and by the books so no one gets sued. LOL

 

Well n CFS it's a case of if you drive an appliance its .00 BAC

Whats wrong with it this time?

Windscreen vs Seagull I hear

Wllm 24p returned to station, for information speedo NOT fixed continue to use gps for speed. Going back again on monday. Lee THANKS : BAROSSA CONTROL 5/02/2010 10:48:57 AM CFS Williamstown Info


Probably more accurate anyway

Congratulations to Josh and Kim on the arrival of their new Baby Boy, Logan Dean Jeffree.3.14kgs. We wish you guys all the best for the future with your new baby. Dalk Capt and brigade. CFS Dalkeith Info

20:27:18 02-02-10 DANIEL BENJAMIN GLOYN ARRIVED AT 1800 HOURS TODAY. 7 POUND 12. MUM DAD AND BUB ALL DOING WELL. UNCLE STEVE CFS Eden Hills Info

Congratulations guys another Cadet each 

Quote from: DaveP on February 01, 2010, 10:12:54 PM

I am interested in how you determined the units in attendance - personal involvement, off air decoding, GRN analysis or something else. It could be useful if there is a simple method of coming by this info.


anyone going to answer Dave's valid question?

They came in after I left...a cast of thousands there yesterday.

Pretty obvious