Oh boy, I didn't realise how busy this forum is!
Yeah, Paky is a busy unit. It has slowed down a little recently with the nearest responder thing coming in to play.
But, we are a busy semi-rural/metro unit.
From what I understand these are/were the top rescue units in Vic exluding metro MFB.
In no particular order: Dandenong CFA, Frankston SES, Knox SES and Pakenham SES/Nar Nar Goon CFA.
Frangers get's a lots of jobs. I don't know exact details of other units.
Now my understanding is that Dandenong CFA is the busiest. But I can't confirm this, but it'll be due to staffed turnout times.
We were getting around 100 RARs each year. with about 60-70% cut out rate. I'm one of the regular ones available to turnout too, so I've seen my fair share of nasties. Many of the crash out this way are single vehicles into trees, power poles etc... or rollovers. The trouble is people come out from the city, fall asleep and crash, or drink too much.
The reason I'd probably join the SES of CFS, is familiarity. You naturally go to what you know.
As far as fires? Put the wet stuff on the red stuff.
Nah, I'm not a firey. Too many factors I can't control. I've got a lot of respect for firemen. I love a log fire, but when a fire's out of control... I won't be there! Too dangerous for me!