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by johnny99
Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: preparing for Career FRS
Replies: 20
Views: 12514

Re: preparing for Career FRS

My advice would be when they offer an open day where you can go and try the physical abilities tests you go and do them. Then you know what to expect for the physical side.
by johnny99
Thu Aug 12, 2010 6:56 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: W.A Fire Appliances
Replies: 793
Views: 897145

Re: W.A Fire Appliances

More likely standing by at Midland station while Midland were at Forrestfield doing their two days training
by johnny99
Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:55 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station
Replies: 47
Views: 22378

Re: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station

The crews that are moving in there have been doing some training on the new pump which is why they have been there. The 26th of July is the date ive heard as being operational
by johnny99
Thu Jul 08, 2010 7:52 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station
Replies: 47
Views: 22378

Re: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station

I believe handover to FESA was supposed to be earlier this week and will be operational sometime in the next 3 or 4 weeks
by johnny99
Sat Jun 19, 2010 9:00 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Pumper Hose reels
Replies: 3
Views: 2979

Re: Pumper Hose reels

The FRS has hose reels on their pumps for first strike operations and ease of operation. At most house fires, car fires or anything smaller than a factory fire they are the easiest thing to use. Just grab it and go. After the initial strike crews may use flaked hose but generally the hose reel gets ...
by johnny99
Sun May 16, 2010 12:31 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1927714

Re: General fire discussions

Moved in last Tuesday I believe
by johnny99
Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:28 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Murdoch Fire Station
Replies: 5
Views: 3330

Re: Murdoch Fire Station

Crew of 4
1 x SO
3 x FFs

1 SET at Murdoch and 1 at Osborne Park
by johnny99
Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:53 pm
Forum: WA Police Service
Topic: QH106 being used as a booze bus
Replies: 20
Views: 9882

Re: QH106 being used as a booze bus

Sounds like someone has a issue with traffic cops.
by johnny99
Fri Apr 02, 2010 8:10 pm
Forum: WA Police Service
Topic: QH106 being used as a booze bus
Replies: 20
Views: 9882

Re: QH106 being used as a booze bus

From wikipedia Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority (via mechanisms such as legal systems) can ultimately prescribe a conviction. Individual human societies may each define crime and crimes differently. While every crime violates the law, not every violation of the...
by johnny99
Thu Mar 25, 2010 7:37 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Jacobs Ladder, WAPOL & FESA Command & SCOOP! USAR
Replies: 31
Views: 10937

Re: Jacobs Ladder, WAPOL Command, FESA Command and SCOOP! USAR!

The two USAR pods are at Canningvale.

Malaga has the Mass Decon Pod which I believe rarely moves out of its shed.
by johnny99
Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Perth No5??
Replies: 12
Views: 4931

Re: Perth No5??

I dont think it was replacing career guys with volunteers. It was in addition to the career guys. If the volunteers were brought in to cover a strike or something then yes, your asking for trouble. I don't see it as being any different to a large scale bushfire where volunteers and career guys work ...
by johnny99
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Helitak Thread
Replies: 462
Views: 699351

Re: Helitak Thread

i heard quite a few logging off from the munster incident so I would say that was them
by johnny99
Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:41 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010
Replies: 292
Views: 146399

Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

Just heard Belmont ICV turning out fire in Munster. Known as Munster Control. South Coogee DM Hills Success P & Lt 3 Helitaks 668 & ? Air Intel Belmont ICV Cockburn Deputy WAPOL have exposed gas lines under threat requesting a fire truck along Russell Rd Sit rep from DM hills 1700hrs 2 secto...
by johnny99
Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:32 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1927714

Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

Have had for about 6yrs.

Also saw them in a new V8 Lt the other day
by johnny99
Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Metro Fire Stations
Replies: 43
Views: 21572

Re: Metro Fire Stations

all right lets try and clear up some confusion The relief firefighters are located at various stations throughout the metro area including Perth. They can be sent anywhere within the metro area depending on their qualifications. Some relief stations have 1 firefighter and some may have 2 or 3. If th...