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I read somewhere in the paper that NSWRFS have sent another 20 trucks. That would bring the total from them to 70?

I believe ACT has also sent crews.

Listening to various news reports today, it would appear that fires are expected to continue to burn for the next few weeks.

I'd suggest all state's fire services will assist with resources over the coming weeks.

Pip

I dare say all the proceeds from ticket sales to Spirit Of The Bush concerts being held this month will go towards aiding the rebuilding of towns in Victoria  :-)

1909225 13:52:13 09-02-09 CFS: SIG INC: FYI: SELF HOSTED TELECONFERENCE TODAY AT 1500 HRS RE VIC FIRE DEPLOYMENT. > 09/02/2009 13:52:00 PM 

:-o Looks like another deployment is on the cards everyone stay glued to the screen or have your pager close to you

Soon

Official toll now 126 [as at 1442]... terrible loss of life. It's incredible to see towns literally wiped out.

All the best to CFA & all fire services assisting, wish i could have headed over to help in whatever way possible.


Edit: Also may i add, for those concerned that CFS are not sending anything and everything. We can only offer our assistance, not self-deploy. The Victorian authorities have to accept. I'm sure if they require further assistance it will go, as it always does.

1909093 14:49:00 09-02-09 R2HQ:CFS HAS SENT A DEPLOYMENT TO THE VIC FIRES.THE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER DEPLOYMENTS ARE UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE.YOUR GROUP OFFICER WILL BE ADVISED IF WE REQUIRE FURTHER CREWS. PLEASE DO NOT RING THE REGION DIRECT 9/2/2009 14:48:37 CFS R2 Info Maildrop

hmmmm  :|

Quote from: Robert-Robert34 on February 09, 2009, 01:28:55 PM
1909093 14:49:00 09-02-09 R2HQ:CFS HAS SENT A DEPLOYMENT TO THE VIC FIRES.THE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER DEPLOYMENTS ARE UNKNOWN AT THIS STAGE.YOUR GROUP OFFICER WILL BE ADVISED IF WE REQUIRE FURTHER CREWS. PLEASE DO NOT RING THE REGION DIRECT 9/2/2009 14:48:37 CFS R2 Info Maildrop

hmmmm  :|

Patience grasshopper, if you snatch at the pebble it will always elude you! :-)

Ahh Cockroach your infinite wisdom inspires me. :-D

Does anyone have any news on the fire near Frances?

Quote from: Master of Disaster on February 09, 2009, 01:41:56 PM
Does anyone have any news on the fire near Frances?

See here http://www.safirefighter.com/boards/index.php/topic,2164.msg47773.html#new

Just calling the next lot for deployment on Wednesday for 5 days (4 from Wattle Range)

I rang straight after getting the message and got told there were more than enough and have been placed on a waiting list  :-(

yeah, thats the way it is robert...oh well..just live life as normal dude.

anyone with any actual information on next deployment or is it secret squirrel???

Im sure you will find out when the time comes..

A few from each group across the state so as not to leave us exposed. leave wednesday for 5 days

yeah i can see how we're getting exposed...30 members -1 = 29  ahwell...work was pain today, particularly when ya workmates know your in the CFS.  "Why arent you over in victoria"....  Only so many times a Pre-recorded reason becomes annoying...


I turned off the TV this evening just in time to miss out on Michael Wrights Media Spin...

firey 666 are u saying couple from every group...so deployment around 100 or more??

100+ wont happen....   Cant believe the media atm.... being typical...

so if ur right zippy i will ask again..anyone with any ACTUAL information?

It is concerning that there are individuals champing at the bit to go. If you are wanted you will be invited. Captains and group officers tend to overlook those who are just a bit too keen.

I applaud genuine desire to help, just keep it at that and don't over do it.

what parts of the media zip???

COMMUNITIES southeast of Beechworth are bracing for ember attack as an out of control bushfire rages towards them.

Thousands of hectares of pine plantations and pockets of homes are under threat after a new fire spotted beyond the main Victoria fires.

Residents in the Shelley, Koetong and Darbyshire areas have been advised to activate their bushfire plans.

Some 200 firefighters are on the fireground tonight, building containment lines and protecting homes.

It is believed the fires may have interfered with a major interstate power line but fire authorities won't know until a further assessment is undertaken.

The fire, which started late on Saturday, has scorched 30,000 hectares and is moving in a northeasterly direction.

Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) spokesman Darren Skelton said firefighters were working in difficult to access terrain.

Pockets of homes and large swathes of pine plantations were causing the most concern, he said.
"The potentials are there," he said.

"These residents, if they've decided to stay and defend their properties, will be out there most of the evening protecting their homes from possible ember attack and spot overs, absolutely. So it will be a long and anxious night."

The area had been under threat all day, but the situation escalated as spot fires ran ahead of the main blaze early Monday evening, threatening the Dederang, Gundowring, Gundowring Upper, Glen Creek, Kergunyah South, Mudgeegonga and Running Creek communities.


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Quote from: mac13 on February 09, 2009, 08:00:05 PM
COMMUNITIES southeast of Beechworth are bracing for ember attack as an out of control bushfire rages towards them.
Residents in the Shelley, Koetong............

A mate has a block near Koetong.
Not far over the river.
I hunt there.

Do you want to tell me about impatience?