SA Firefighter

I have to agree with Darren on this one.

Outside of work, I am the 'Editor-in-Chief' of the weekly newspaper put out of Woomera. In the grand scheme of things, this is tiny compared to the Vol. mag. We have only 3 staff. One who works on layout and design, one on research/writing, a third on post production and print - and myself. It is one fifth of the size of the Vol. mag, however does come out weekly.

As a community news paper, we also rely heavily on submissions from locals, toursits or defence/aerospace. So I can see how hard it would be to put together a magazine like the Volunteer, without substantial submissions from members to add to its content.


-It is very easy to sit back and judge, the real test is stepping forward and participating.  - (and no, don't write nasty letters to the Editor.. We don't like them)..   

Not everyone lives in the CBD..  .. It was predicted to be nasty (I believe there was some hint of stong winds), however that prediction has since changed by the looks of it.

However, still plenty of action, good to see the guys from Station 80 getting to work! (Missed it by two days lads! See ya next week..)

MFS: *CFSRES INC041 13/02/09 15:06,RESPOND GRASS FIRE,SOUTHERN EXP,REYNELLA MAP 176 E 14 TG182,4TH ALARM

~Bombers did a number of drops, calls for asset protection were heard as well.

Normal day Zippy...?

Took some shots this morning, which subsequently made the AdelaideNow site..


http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/gallery/0,22613,5036227-5014156-29,00.html

^^ Will take you to the gallery, it was the link, but the photos are updated and the links change.. But cycle through, and the Woomera pics were taken by me..

Quote from: 49194 on November 26, 2008, 10:03:45 PM

Last. . .

On the photo of the bush top surronded by water, what depth of water are you talking about ?

Foot and a half..

The shots at the fence line would be 2 foot under water, further into the Pistol Club is around 4-5 feet at the deepest parts..

More...

More..

You know the guys are P/A do you Bill?

After personally speaking to the S.O the other week, I think you statement is a little blase..

Sure, like all Retained/Vol stations, everyone can have some difficulty during the day for crew. But to say things 'have not been good' is slightly over the top.

There are already a few HAZMAT trained operators in the Mawson group.. I know of a couple in Happy Valley alone.. (I am one of them).

ah there may be Hazmat operators tho   They could respond with the nearest Hazmat Brigade, not sure about MFS hazmats tho.

& that there are..

Not to mention the reduced Hazmat responses, or responses that turn into Hazmats once onscene.

Interesting topic....In my group, we have a rule, the primary brigade can respond 2 trucks, and the back up responds 1 unless told otherwise. Makes for a far more manageble incident. Stops alot of this sending everything business. Leaves something in the station for further calls.

As Matt and Darren have said, it does work extremely well.. Including the response of the 14's. Happy Valley and M/Vale 14's have been extremely handy in fighting some rather large fires in the past!..

Spuds roadhouse at Pimba best $15 steak snadwhich around. 

Im with you there JC!! But $15.. - That must be a steak sandwhich plus some!!

I struggle to get through my $8 spuds roadhouse steak sandwhich with the lot!

Next time you passing by, drop by the station, or call in for a brew..

Hmmm.. Can't say I have had the pleasure of such!

Who knows, see what comes up in a couple of weeks!