I actually think the hook trucks if used co-operatively between MFS, CFS & SES could have its use. I think there are four or more in SA now.
At a major incident, two or more hook trucks can take materials to the incident area from various storage areas.
For example,
* the SES hook truck can collect the tents & foam supplies from Brukunga on the flat bed. The flat bed tray can be left at the Staging Area.
* the CFS hook truck can collect resource most needed (maybe empty water storage tank for staging area that can be filled by any water tanker).
* the other CFS hook truck can then collect the CFS IMT Pod.
* then the SES & other CFS truck can return to Adelaide awaiting response to another incident.
* the CFS Region 3 truck can stay on site and move equipment as required.
* After the incident was complete, the CFS truck can do the multiple trips to drop everything back to original location.
This means that three trucks and drivers are not required at the incident the whole time. It means the resources are shared.
Not eveything can be on pods and loading/unloading equipment can tie up volunteers. I have seen how long it takes to load and unload a flatbed truck manually. Even with the tailgate lifter on the SES Flatbed truck it is a long time with many volunteers occupied away from front line trucks.
The SES hook truck is an all-wheel drive to cover flood events, so to build that capability into multiple 'logistic' trucks would be expensive.
Another question I have, how quick could a container unloader or forklift be at the Moorook staging area ? Genuine question, because I do not know.
For me the key is to make sure that the resources are shared and not exclusive to one organisation.
** my thoughts & opinions only **
