Author Topic: VIC Bushfires (Read 247955 times)

Zippy · « **Reply #400 on:** February 23, 2009, 01:37:10 PM »

a few larger jobs in victoria in new spots today.

several strike teams activated for Daylesford and Dandenong Fire's.

Spotting at Narre Warren.

SA Firey · « **Reply #401 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:49:35 PM »

Quote from: Bill Corcoran on February 23, 2009, 07:02:45 AM

Jeff the QRV(QAV) are already there they got there saturday night my family was saying they are/where at kangaroo ground waiting to be sent out on Sunday...

I know that Bill they were at Whittlesea staging area.Black Rock Group Command Car is leader

SA Firey · « **Reply #402 on:** February 23, 2009, 02:51:21 PM »

Major job at Nixon Road,Upwey first arrival was make tankers 20 and multiple strike teams and MFB strike teams have responded.URGENT THREAT ISSUED 20 streets under threat from direct impact

Also job at Belgrave crews are doing asset protection

Zippy · « **Reply #403 on:** February 23, 2009, 04:05:52 PM »

Multiple Strike Team's move ups and Asset protections. Evacuations occuring.

Upper Ferntree Gully 3.4C: totaled.
Scoresby tanker: burnt and 2 firefighters burnt

Another home lost.

Daylesford Fire: 250ha

SA Firey · « **Reply #404 on:** February 23, 2009, 05:56:28 PM »

Just a few strike teams

ST 0202
ST 0701
ST 0801
ST 0804
ST 0814
ST 0823
ST 0834
ST 0844
ST 0854
ST 0864
ST 9599
ST 1305
ST 1334
ST 1354
ST 1373
ST 1402
ST 1403

RescueHazmat · « **Reply #405 on:** February 23, 2009, 06:10:58 PM »

Sitrep?

Zippy · « **Reply #406 on:** February 23, 2009, 09:03:43 PM »

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25092748-5006301,00.html

thats a good sitrep.

Zippy · « **Reply #407 on:** February 24, 2009, 10:43:04 AM »

Smeaton CFA Tanker was destroyed yesterday, The Firefighters onboard escaped uninjured.

Robert-Robert34 · « **Reply #408 on:** February 24, 2009, 12:45:47 PM »

Thank god for burn over training although the only downside is that now the CFA have to replace 2 tankers

Zippy · « **Reply #409 on:** February 24, 2009, 01:49:21 PM »

15:36:23 24-02-09 QDA European wasp safety alert for members moving around burnt out areas. There have been reports of increased European wasps on carcasses in the fire grounds. The Wasps are more aggressive than normal and due care and consideration needs to be considered when moving in these areas. From Gavin Kelly RECC Coordinator. [N_E_STAFF]

Zippy · « **Reply #410 on:** February 24, 2009, 02:26:02 PM »

@@ALERT F090211834 BARA2 G&SC1 GRASS FIRE BEHIND ESTA GEAR AV MOUNT HELEN SVC 8124 G5 (548314) BRAT BUNI SEBA WENO [BRATS]

Fire just near ESTA "VICFIRE" comcen.....all i can think is "We dont require a sitrep, we can see it for ourselves!"

16:30:33 24-02-09 @@ALERT F090211844 BARA3 INCIC3 2 SQUARE METERS OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE SPILT ON ROAD CNR GEELONG RD/WHITEHORSE RD MOUNT CLEAR SVC 8114 F6 (532343) BRAT SEBA [BRATS]

Woops they probably drove through a hazmat enroute to the job.

Zippy · « **Reply #411 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:14:53 PM »

Another Firefighter, in the CFA, has been struck by a fallen tree. according to the source of this info, doesnt sound good, just have to pray he may be given some hope.

6739264 · « **Reply #412 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:21:12 PM »

Quote from: Zippy on February 25, 2009, 01:14:53 PM

Another Firefighter, in the CFA, has been struck by a fallen tree. according to the source of this info, doesnt sound good, just have to pray he may be given some hope.

Whoops. Look up and Live (Not just for Powerlines)

Very sad news that the operational toll could now well be 2.

SA Firey · « **Reply #413 on:** February 25, 2009, 02:34:58 PM »

The CFA firefighter was hit by falling tree at Snobs Creek Rd, Eildon

@@Inc: 902253065 Code: 1 Rcd: 14:34 Gvn: 14:38 Add: SNOBS CREEK ROAD EILDON XRef: Map: 6371 F3 CC: 30B01 TRAUMATIC INJURIES, POSSIBLY DANGEROUS BODY AREA Age: y M Info: CFA MAN HIT BY FALLING TREE PT IS UNCONSCIOUS

SA Firey · « **Reply #414 on:** February 25, 2009, 03:36:18 PM »

What we didnt want to hear

http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25105611-5006301,00.html

A COUNTRY Fire Service volunteer has been injured fighting the bushfires in Victoria.

The man, 39, was helping in the containment of the Murrindindi complex of fires near Alexandra about 60 kilometres, north-east of Melbourne when he was hit by a falling branch just before 2.30pm.

He was treated at the scene immediately by CFS firefighters.

Ambulance officers have taken over his treatment and he is being transported to the Alexandra Hospital.

The CFS understands that he will be transferred by helicopter from Alexandra to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

The CFS said it was not in a position to provide any further advice on the firefighter's injuries.

CFS Chief Officer Euan Ferguson said the man's family have been advised and no other information is being released at this stage.

"It's still early yet and our thoughts are with our colleague, his family and his workmates," Mr Ferguson said.

Zippy · « **Reply #415 on:** February 25, 2009, 03:38:39 PM »

he's one of our own

firegun · « **Reply #416 on:** February 25, 2009, 03:40:36 PM »

hope he makes a full recovery and the rest of the firefighters remain safe

chook · « **Reply #417 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:54:25 PM »

hear hear hope he comes through ok

CFS_Firey · « **Reply #418 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:30:23 AM »

Has anyone got any news on how the guy is doing, and where he's from?

Darius · « **Reply #419 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:42:53 AM »

he's from the mid north somewhere apparently (R4), no info on his condition. There have been many injured, mostly DSE people. The word is all CFS deployments will, from today, be accompanied by a paramedic.

CFS_Firey · « **Reply #420 on:** February 26, 2009, 11:50:57 AM »

media release
SA Country Fire Service

Condition stable - injured CFS firefighter

Thursday, 26 February 2009

A 39-year-old Country Fire Service (CFS) firefighter who was injured yesterday while assisting in the Victorian bushfires remains in a stable but serious condition in a Melbourne hospital.

Ian Kleinig, who is a Lieutenant with the CFS Burra Brigade in Region 4, was struck by a large tree limb while working on the containment of the Murrindindi complex of fires near Alexandra about 60 kilometres, north-east of Melbourne.

The father of two boys aged 9 and 11 was among a South Australian contingent of CFS and MFS firefighters deployed to Victoria when the accident happened in the afternoon.

He was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where he remains in an induced coma.

A medical examination revealed that he has no spinal injuries.

Mr Kleinig?s wife and his father were flown to Melbourne yesterday and have remained by his bedside.

CFS Chief Officer Ferguson said his thoughts and wishes have been focussed on a full recovery and that Ian has support of the entire CFS community.

"This incident has been an unfortunate reminder of the unpredictable hazards our firefighters will often face in the course of their activities," Mr Ferguson said.

"Our operational procedures recognise these risks and we have procedures in place to not only safeguard against these incidents but to deal with them in an effective way when they do occur."

misterteddy · « **Reply #421 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:26:32 PM »

Quote from: Darius on February 26, 2009, 11:42:53 AM

he's from the mid north somewhere apparently (R4), no info on his condition. There have been many injured, mostly DSE people. The word is all CFS deployments will, from today, be accompanied by a paramedic.

without detracting from the current unfortunate situation at all.... I join everyone in wishing Ian all the very best

a predictable but knee-jerk response to what is an operational risk every time we go onto a fire-ground. One paramedic siting in a base wont provide any meaningful support to the group, beyond what Ambulance Victoria are all ready providing, and isnt a great vote of confidence in their capabilities to manage. Unless someone has some evidence that they (Amb Vic) arent up to it...i think we would be better off with another firefighter taking up a seat than an ambo who will only be in danger of over-eating or boredom.

One in each strike team command car would be better.....but when it all gets shitty, who looks after the untrained passenger. Of course if fire fighters had appropriate and meaningful first aid training (thats advanced first aid and resus), then the issue wouldnt be one we would need to worry about.

Zippy · « **Reply #422 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:03:44 PM »

Firefighter Paramedic's will be the next big thing for SAAS probably, i think. embeded in CFS (similar to the current Oscar whatever'S)

bittenyakka · « **Reply #423 on:** February 26, 2009, 01:49:52 PM »

How long have you been thinking that? months?

Zippy · « **Reply #424 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:27:41 PM »

it just came to mind....BAM they want paramedics attached to firefighters...hang on they do that in america! SAAS is really into what London does? so does london do it too? lol

Theres a LOT of paramedics already embedded into CFS just by being volunteers, which is nice and convenient.

Author Topic: VIC Bushfires (Read 247955 times)

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