Author Topic: Brigade Drivers (Read 25789 times)

5271rescue · « **Reply #50 on:** December 09, 2006, 08:14:56 PM »

about time you just got a urban/rural appliances with turbo and get a 14 aswell

SA Firey · « **Reply #51 on:** December 10, 2006, 08:17:48 AM »

Viva La Turbo

aust_fire1 · « **Reply #52 on:** December 10, 2006, 08:54:48 AM »

The funny think is, I have offered the Pt Elliot 34 to the Group to make use of as a tanker . We have a poor excuse for a tanker in the Group and thought that the 34 cab / chas would be a good move. Strip it down and put the old tanker tank on it...It will certainly handle it ok + it will be 4x4.
Then was told that 4x4 tankers are now not permitted. Now that dont make any sense. I wonder why?

Camo · « **Reply #53 on:** December 10, 2006, 12:01:50 PM »

I would imagine it would make the centre of gravity alot higher therefore higher possibility of a rollover.

But im not a technician by any means.

aust_fire1 · « **Reply #54 on:** December 10, 2006, 12:45:02 PM »

yes...thats a point about the centre of gravity. But our present tanker is similar in chas height as 34.

Oh who knows. Any way it was a thought.

5271rescue · « **Reply #55 on:** December 10, 2006, 01:28:06 PM »

little of topic but the mundoo tanker is not the same height as a 34 if it is it muct be a low profile 34....

aust_fire1 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 10, 2006, 01:45:11 PM »

I was looking at the height after everything was removed back down to the chas. But now you have mentioned it, you are right.

I gotta get my eyes checks, or cut down on the panadol...ha ha

Timbo · « **Reply #57 on:** December 10, 2006, 02:36:17 PM »

It may have something to do with load rating. A dual rear axle can carry more, but obviously cannot be 4WD. An old 4WD may not be able to carry enough to warrent making it a BWC.

(Just my rambling thoughts)

MrT

aust_fire1 · « **Reply #58 on:** December 12, 2006, 08:56:00 PM »

Well we hope that by aquiring a landcruiser 14 that this will help relieve the preasure on finding truck drivers a little bit

Smokeydk · « **Reply #59 on:** December 14, 2006, 04:16:33 PM »

I vote for the yellow Kenworth Tanker at the Ashbourne/Mt Compass fire Wednesday night..........think it held 14,000 ltrs...man that tank was huge

Pipster · « **Reply #60 on:** December 14, 2006, 10:47:41 PM »

Was that a trailer & prime mover, or a rigid?

Alan (Big Al) · « **Reply #61 on:** December 15, 2006, 07:40:45 AM »

That would be the rigid pip it was a transport co from willunga, kyeema tanker was there too. Yes have to agree put a PTO on that big tanker and paint it white i think it would pass as a half decent tanker.
Someone mentioned at that fire that when they set up the portable dam it got an ember in it before any water was in it and burnt a hole in it, Doh....

Mike · « **Reply #62 on:** December 15, 2006, 07:45:34 AM »

Didnt hear that one mund, bugger..... ah well, nothing a bit of patch work wont fix...

Alan (Big Al) · « **Reply #63 on:** December 15, 2006, 07:55:14 AM »

Yeah i believe thay patched it up quick smart.

Smokeydk · « **Reply #64 on:** December 15, 2006, 12:54:22 PM »

I was helping on the dam....yep had a big search for some gaffa tape.....bugga....spot fire hit .and the dam had no water at the time.

SA Firey · « **Reply #65 on:** December 15, 2006, 02:32:17 PM »

Quote from: Smokeydk on December 15, 2006, 12:54:22 PM

I was helping on the dam....yep had a big search for some gaffa tape.....bugga....spot fire hit .and the dam had no water at the time.

We carry duct tape on all appliances...has many uses

aust_fire1 · « **Reply #66 on:** December 16, 2006, 05:00:18 AM »

Yep, The old duct tape comes in handy.

Ryan · « **Reply #67 on:** December 16, 2006, 11:26:12 AM »

As they say in V8's, Magic Tape fixes anything

F.B.R.T · « **Reply #68 on:** December 16, 2006, 01:35:08 PM »

Certainly does!
Most Holden's and Fords come off the production line held together with that stuff

SA Firey · « **Reply #69 on:** December 16, 2006, 04:28:51 PM »

Quote from: aust_fire1 on December 12, 2006, 08:56:00 PM

Well we hope that by aquiring a landcruiser 14 that this will help relieve the pressure on finding truck drivers a little bit

Minimum response as per SOP is a Type 2.2 appliance,and many groups work on the theory of large appliance responds first,and then 14's.
You also have to consider if you roll your 14 first to a job that is going, will achieve nothing and result in a possible burnover for the crew

Mike · « **Reply #70 on:** December 18, 2006, 06:14:02 AM »

Quote from: SA Firey on December 16, 2006, 04:28:51 PM

You also have to consider if you roll your 14 first to a job that is going, will achieve nothing and result in a possible burnover for the crew

Our 14 has been worth its weight in gold as the first responding appliance.

Its a bit harsh to say it increases the chance of a burnover, same probability exists for a large appliance.

bittenyakka · « **Reply #71 on:** December 18, 2006, 03:04:53 PM »

Take a look at the new 14's such as Basket Range that is huge for a 14 and comparible in physical size with a 24.

dadda · « **Reply #72 on:** January 13, 2007, 04:44:29 PM »

hi all this is my first post, i live in Ararat Vic,and i am moving to Murray bridge in the second half of next year,and am a code 1 driver,is it recognized in the cfs. stay safe Graeme

Camo · « **Reply #73 on:** January 13, 2007, 05:07:36 PM »

There is no formal driving training in that sense in the CFS.

So as long as you tell them that you have experience and training im sure you wont have a problem.

5271rescue · « **Reply #74 on:** January 13, 2007, 07:11:47 PM »

Make sure your old brigade sends along a letter of introduction with a list of what courses you have done,unless you have done the new national subjects you will have to do all your training again....

Author Topic: Brigade Drivers (Read 25789 times)

Timbo