Cafe Fire Mt Gambier

[PF_]

yeah, but it would be a bit easier, still I guess they got radio's and every second counts.

[F.B.R.T]

Regarding the appliance placement, it is always a bonus if you can park in the fend-off position (ie. passenger side bumper to kerb and 45 degree angle to kerb.)which then has main pump panel to kerb, but as explained in other posting's today, depending on the direction your travelling from when responding to the incident, it is impractical to do u-turns to achieve this.

Cheers, Mat

[PF_]

What about going around the block so you can face the right way, might not work in all places, but if it does it really is easier.

Doing a u'ey in a busy street shouldnt be a problem with the lights and sirens, cars stop for ya, but a big truck would ahve mobility issues.

[24P]

Sorry about off topic here but what is a ROSA pump, just curious because Berri MFS requested one from Renmark for a sinking houseboat???

MFS Rosa

[rescue5271]

PF, mate you still have  alot to learn we do know how to place an appliance at the scene down here, there is never time to just drive around the block so as the pump is facing the right way.. It gets back to the pump person and hoseman knowing what they are doing and using radio's or hand signals.. the guys did a excellent job a nd a very good safe..........

[PF_]

Yeah I know, wasnt having a go at Gambier for placing their appliance like that, just an observation and curious as to how appliances are placed.

[24P]

Doing a u'ey in a busy street shouldnt be a problem with the lights and sirens, cars stop for ya, but a big truck would ahve mobility issues.

Have you ever tried it?

[F.B.R.T]

I'd only ever give it a go in  the ROSA!!! :-)

[PF_]

Doing a u'ey in a busy street shouldnt be a problem with the lights and sirens, cars stop for ya, but a big truck would ahve mobility issues.

Have you ever tried it?

No, dont have my MR licence, only get my P's on Thursday :-)

I have driven a 30 year old Acco stock vehicle truck on my grandads farm down at Keith, that was fun and did a U turn in that.

[Camo]

I'd only ever give it a go in  the ROSA!!! :-)

ROSA or Tonka Toy Matt?

Cameron

[F.B.R.T]

I think either would do the job Camo!! :-)

[Alan (Big Al)]

We were told by a member of our group at an MVA once that our vehicle was parked wrong (It was in perfect fend off position)and when asked why it was wrong he said "the rescue eqipment is on the wrong side" unfortunately to get it on the right side would have taken at least 2 minutes and a 20 point turn, personally if i'm trapped in a car or building or whatever and saw a truck doing that i'd freak.

But my soution to this problem is that trucks are built bigger and with a set of BA sets on each side, and rescue equipment on each side than problem solved. :lol: :-o :lol:

[probie_boy]

hey everyone,
apologies if i offended anyone regarding my comments about mt gambier. i was simply joking and meant nothing by it. i actually know people that used to be in the service down there so i know down south are good. apologies once again

your lowly probie boy

[F.B.R.T]

All is well, were pretty thick skinned down here Probie Boy!

[oz fire]

lol - problem is cant escape with much here, without someone from some where reading it and taking it to heart ...... mmm the joys of life

[rescue5271]

SUCH IS LIFE :mrgreen: