SA Firefighter

hmm, i reckon i must be a bit behind the 8-ball.

Why would you phase out nomex and keep proban(ewww)?? That just doesnt seem right.

Anyways, our brigade is having measurments taken tonight, will let you all know if i hear anything interesting.......

Change is an enevitable thing. Not always liked, but, as evolution dictates serves a purpose. As I mentioned in a previous thead, the merging of services would be a great (if not fantastic) plan.

Like me, for some it would be a welcome change, reduce doubling of resources and tensions between people trying to achive the same thing(i wouldnt have to carry 2 pagers either!) Unfortunately others see change as a very scary thing and will oppose it at all costs. (maybe those that stand to lose the most).

i can imagine a combination of paid/volunter staff running stations with the level of administration stuff to do these days. Paid to run the joint, but others can still do the work.

Either way we can only hope that there is at least some consultation of the volunteers before all the grand master plans are made and thrust upon us.

It will be an interesting time ahead, hopefully something to look forward to....

At least one of the early 24P's caught on fire that I know of...... Not sure what the inital trigger of the fire was, but the result of the wiring looms through the work deck not being fused was a truck out of action for a couple of months.

Apparently all the wires were the same colour tooo..... try tracing that out when you want to replace something!!!!

Airlocks with the foam induction system are common, but when they work, ive been pretty impressed. The system was never designed to take AFFF, but the spike is a little concerning. The need to educate people about leaving an empty drum on and not over filling the reservoir!

I agree that the electric water level sensors are a pain.... they still seen to attract growths in the tank.... you have to pull the sensors out every few months to clean the crud off them....

Despite the teething problems they have proven to be a reasonable appliance (although I pity the brigades that ended up with 60m underslung sidelines - so much for the little clearance they had!) a fairly sturdy workhorse all round.....

There really should be no question about combining all 3 services under 1 flag. It removes the doubling up of resources for a start.

And as for picking and choosing what calls..... Theres nothing saying just because you join a RCR brigade that you MUST do RCR! Thats a rediculous statement. (refering to Volly brigades only)

Im sure you know as well as i do that some people arnt cut out for some jobs, but are quite capable at others.....

Ive had the pleasure of working with all 3 services at many diferent incidents. The thing you need to remember the job for us all is (and the CFS mission statment sums it up perfectly!) to protect Life, Property and the environment.

We're all there for the same thing, and anyone wanting to make something of a grudge needs a kick up the proverbial.

Thats my 2cents anyways......