Interstate deployments January 2012

[Bagyassfirey]

Hi all starting a bread for all discussions on current and possibly future deployments interstate in January

Obviously south east crews are supporting CFA now and in coming days

[Pipster]

Are we talking about deployments in 2013   

[Bagyassfirey]

Are we talking about deployments in 2013   

Dooohhhh  (face palm) 

[Alex]

Considering the change in weather we have seen in SA I am surprised we have not gone to TAS/NSW/VIC yet, but nothing will happen unless those agencies request us.

I'm tipping the request will come just in time for my rec leave to finish.

[Pipster]

Are we talking about deployments in 2013   

Dooohhhh  (face palm) 

Sorry, couldn't resist  !!


Anyway, back to the topic...

With the amount of fire activity in Tassie, and the Eastern states, and if it is ongoing, it could be expected to have SA resources called upon to assist.

And unlike normal intrastate strike teams, there will be a long queue of people with their hands up to go interstate.

If it is like other interstate strike teams, many people take time off from work to go (which they wouldn't do for intrastate strike teams)

I suppose we will sit back & see what develops!

Pip

[Bagyassfirey]

Most interstate S/T are hand picked anyway if they can

Another fire in VIC burnt 1000 HA in first hour 

[safireservice]

According to the news on channel 10 SA crews will be on the ground tonight in Tasmania?

[misterteddy]

Crews from the S/E heading to Vic at 0600 tomorrow

[Bagyassfirey]

Anyone know the amount + duration of SACFS crews and appliances committed to the Nelson fire from the South East??

The scene unfolding in NSW is quite surreal I think some 140 fires and 30 un contained!!

VIC not to be forgotten with a couple of 1000HA + jobs today!!

And let's not forget poor old Tasmania with the ire fight still going on!!

[Pipster]

Initial pager messages put the deployment as 12 hr shifts - and that was for Groups close to the border.

As brigades further away are being requested, the pager messages indicated the deployment was for 2 days.

And of course, must remember, if it is on the pager, it must be true!!!

Pip

[FlameTrees]

I think the fires that are going totally unnoticed are in NT.

Exactly same place as where the first strike team last year worked (Kings Canyon) with reports in the media yesterday stating that Kings Canyon Resort and the ranger station both being extensively damaged, with initial damage assessment only being able to be done from the air, as crews cant get in.

I reckon that would be the first nod for SA, given the lack of resources NT has.

[Bagyassfirey]

Looks like Friday could be SEVERE fire danger in SA soooo doubt SACFS crews will be going anywhere!

[Shiner]

Jervois34 just left with a crew of 6. Travel today, two 12 hour day shifts and travel home Saturday.

[Yossarian]

  Well I'm stumped this year, just been flicking through the adelaidenow site, they are talking about huge fires still uncontrolled in the 10's of thousand of acreas, threatening towns etc in NSW, Vic and Tassie.  What has me stumped is why no request for assistance from here, I know we have upcoming hot days, but shouldn't you fight the fight you have now and leave enough to cover if needed. I would gather many firies in the eastern states have been going for a week or more, most of the firies here are fit and well rested.

Just my opinion

[Bagyassfirey]

Well I'm stumped this year, just been flicking through the adelaidenow site, they are talking about huge fires still uncontrolled in the 10's of thousand of acreas, threatening towns etc in NSW, Vic and Tassie.  What has me stumped is why no request for assistance from here, I know we have upcoming hot days, but shouldn't you fight the fight you have now and leave enough to cover if needed. I would gather many firies in the eastern states have been going for a week or more, most of the firies here are fit and well rested.

Just my opinion

It's a simple answer really mate..

NSWRFS = 70,000 vollies

CFA= 60,000 vollies

There depth is deep they can handle extended fire events!

Mind you if this goes on for more weeks and worsens and doesn't get better ya may see a request for interstate crews.

This coming week (Wednesday and Thursday) in SA  WX doesn't look good and were only one spark from enough fire fighting to last a crank for years!!

[jaff]

Baggy calling it like it is!........just one question, does a cranks year equate to a normal persons calendar year?

[Bagyassfirey]

Baggy calling it like it is!........just one question, does a cranks year equate to a normal persons calendar year?

I'm unqualified to comment mate!! Anyone out there lol??

[Bagyassfirey]

I know we're now in February but best place to put this!

Anyone for a trip to the Vic ski fields?? Doesn't look good at all for them! Amazing little state Victoria but they sure know how to have big fires!!