Stirling HAZMAT

[CFS_fire32]

I hear that Stirling CFS's HAZMAT capability is in the process of being transferred to Bridgewater Brigade. At first I assumed that Stirling must have been relinquishing this willingly (as a part of SFEC reviews). However, I now hear that Stirling have not been consulted about the transfer and are not very happy (understandably).

Any further details?

[Alan (Big Al)]

IS there a need for HAZMAT at Stirling or Bridgewater??

With Oakbank, Burnside reasonably close by, MFS slightly further out than Burnside, Eden Hills further over, and  Strathalbyn 40k away, surely that is plenty of cover for incidents within that area?

[CFS_Firey]

With Oakbank, Burnside reasonably close by, MFS slightly further out than Burnside, Eden Hills further over, and  Strathalbyn 40k away, surely that is plenty of cover for incidents within that area?

Things are a bit different in the highly populated part of the hills where you have a number of brigades within 3-4km of each other.  Up here, 40km is a long way away, and we have an expectation that backup and resources are nearby. If you based your assessments on the same metrics as the rest of the the state, you could probably close down a few brigades, and there would certainly be no justification for urban appliances, given how close the city is...

However, I now hear that Stirling have not been consulted about the transfer and are not very happy (understandably).

Correct.
The move has been put on hold for now though.

[CFS_fire32]

Did anything ever eventuate with this?

[CFS_Firey]

Did anything ever eventuate with this?

It's no longer going to happen, unless region try again with proper planning and consultation.

[pumprescue]

Bahahahaha region 1.....that won't happen

[Raven]

With Oakbank, Burnside reasonably close by, MFS slightly further out than Burnside, Eden Hills further over, and  Strathalbyn 40k away, surely that is plenty of cover for incidents within that area?

Might I also add in there Willunga too.

[pumprescue]

Bit far out though