Mt Gambier MFS going full time

[Ryan]

have seen some mfs crews of late with only 3 in the appliances.

not on a  fulltime I wouldnt think, they call people back if theyre 1 short. 

Okay, so does every few weeks or so a firefighters gets a week holiday  or whatever to leave it with 5?

[Scania_1]

They get 4 weeks every 200 days or something like that. Someone else on this list should have better idea.

[SA Firey]

They get 4 weeks every 200 days or something like that. Someone else on this list should have better idea.

385 members on here there is bound to be someone :wink:

[Robert-Robert34]

I tried to get into MFS but the maths test was really hard  :-( however i do enjoy listening to our metro boys responding to a fire call via my scanner  :-D also it was an added bonus yesterday getting some footage of them respond to the alarm at K-Mart  :wink:

[Scania_1]

Did you apply for retained in Mt Gambier or full time in Adelaide Rob?

[Robert-Robert34]

i applied for a retained position in Mount Gambier ath but due to the difficulty of the math questions i didn't pass

[Ryan]

To be retained you need to live within 7km of the station too.  I didnt think retainers had tests like that to get into.

[Scania_1]

Retainers have to live within 10 minutes travelling time of the station. You have to pass a screening process which includes
-Police check
-Short numeracy and literacy test
-Panel interview
-Physical aptitude test (differnt from pat1/2)
-Medical

[SA Firey]

And watch out for the CFA physical at Fiskville.....they dont tell you when you go till you get there.....10km run in under 40 minutes carrying a 20kg knapsack...in your turnout gear minus the coat :?

[F.B.R.T]

Howdy Guys and Gals,

Just dropping in for a moment whilst online again!
Finished week 12 of 14 and are getting ready to head up to Brukunga for Compartment and Hot Pad training this Monday.
Should be good and everyone is looking forward to being there!

Anyhow, Catch you all later probably next weekend!

Cheers, Mat

[5271rescue]

Have fun there mat,any photos of you guys doing ya training????

[K99]

And watch out for the CFA physical at Fiskville.....they dont tell you when you go till you get there.....10km run in under 40 minutes carrying a 20kg knapsack...in your turnout gear minus the coat :?

This has got to be a joke. 10 kms in under 40 minutes is good but in your turn out pants etc and carrying a 20 kg knapsack, I dont think so.

[RescueHazmat]

I have to agree, that is a rather rough test...

[SA Firey]

And watch out for the CFA physical at Fiskville.....they dont tell you when you go till you get there.....10km run in under 40 minutes carrying a 20kg knapsack...in your turnout gear minus the coat :?

This has got to be a joke. 10 kms in under 40 minutes is good but in your turn out pants etc and carrying a 20 kg knapsack, I dont think so.

Would like to think the same but a friend of mine went in and out of 680 they only took 20 :wink:

[Scania_1]

Think we are getting off topic here.

[5271rescue]

So Athol, what do the others think of the new paid staff coming on board? and will it really help you guys out seeing as you still have to turn out with the second appliances....

[Scania_1]

Well it will be interesting for everyone. Some things are still to be worked out. The 1st appliance will certainly be on the road quicker during the day but we will still need to take out the other appliance(s) as you said. Also we (retainers)will be the only ones responding to all night/weekend/public holiday incidents. Its a start I guess, will have to build an accomodation block before we can get too carried away.

[5271rescue]

go up and put in a firemans pole.......

[Timbo]

Howdy Guys and Gals,

Just dropping in for a moment whilst online again!
Finished week 12 of 14 and are getting ready to head up to Brukunga for Compartment and Hot Pad training this Monday.
Should be good and everyone is looking forward to being there!

Anyhow, Catch you all later probably next weekend!

Cheers, Mat

Hey Mat, Great display Thursday Night - you guys did a great job - well done.
You all looked very professional, and very well drilled.
Jeez the Bullet was toasty warm though.
MrT

[F.B.R.T]

Your right about the bullet being toasty!! :-D

I was on one of the advancing hoselines and it was a bit warm, but impressive to watch thru the fog pattern!

Brukunga was a great part of the course, which I think everyone enjoyed.

[Scania_1]

To answer a question that had been asked on this forum, communications will still go through Mt Gambier fire on GRN 195 when the day staffing begins. Occasionally if the comms room is not manned the first responding appliance can log on with Adelaide fire on 154. This rarely happens now but is available to us.

[F.B.R.T]

Howdy everyone!
I'm finally back home! :-D

It's great to be back home again, but for good this time.
We start on station this coming Monday which we are all looking forward to, but will probably feel a bit strange for a few days until we settle in again!
I will be on this site more often again as I am back on the good old reliable home internet connection which I lacked whilst in Adelaide.

Anyhow, chat to you all soon!

Regards, Mat

[5271rescue]

Welcome home MAT, hope you enjoy your new full time job I may have to pop in and say gday now that the station is manned...

[Camo]

Will have to catch up Matt.

Think i have a couple of BA cylinders that need filling anyway.  :-D

[F.B.R.T]

Yes guys you will have to drop in and say g'day! :-)
We will be there from 0830 to 1630 weekdays so pop in and have a chat!
Cheers, Mat