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by blackduck
Wed Jul 14, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 2062610

Re: General fire discussions

Bullsbrook is now a Volunteer Fire Service. Does currently have BA & will also be taking on a Hazmat & RCR roles in the future as well
by blackduck
Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:08 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station
Replies: 47
Views: 22647

Re: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station

Just saw a brand new V8 LT parked in the station today. Last week sure the pump parked out the side. Been seeing FESA vehicles there for the past week or so which means it can't be to far off opening
by blackduck
Wed Mar 03, 2010 12:14 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station
Replies: 47
Views: 22647

Re: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station

http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-31.797106,1 ... d=20100128
This was a while ago 28 Jan but nearmaps is flying perth atm so hopefully we'll see more in the next update.
by blackduck
Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:34 am
Forum: Aviation band
Topic: January February March 2010 sightings
Replies: 15
Views: 7737

Re: January February March 2010 sightings

try 25+ in form & they are actually PC9s from 2FTS not roulettes
by blackduck
Sun Feb 07, 2010 3:38 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station
Replies: 47
Views: 22647

Re: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station

Ellenbrook has most of it's external walls up as well as most of the roof structure. Starting to look like a fire station now.
by blackduck
Fri Jan 01, 2010 3:10 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: BFS driving protocols.
Replies: 11
Views: 5032

Re: BFS driving protocols.

As far as i know the City of Swan has let P platers drive for more then 4yrs now. But there is some conditions like displaying of Ps & you can't drive on a active fire ground but can participate in training and other duties & you must be accompanied by a experienced member. It is also up to ...
by blackduck
Fri Dec 18, 2009 7:18 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Swan Valley BFB
Replies: 29
Views: 11654

Re: Swan Valley BFB

East Swan has a 2.4R & 2 LTs
West Swan has a 3.4U & 2LTs
Bullsbrook 3.4U, 7.2 & 4LTs
not sure which trucks are from which with the Gigde brigades but i think it's like this
West Gidge has 2.4R & not sure on how many Lts
East Gigde has a 2.4 & i think a 1.4 & LT & 7.2
by blackduck
Tue Dec 08, 2009 3:25 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station
Replies: 47
Views: 22647

Re: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station

New updated imagery
http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-31.7971,115.978654&z=21&t=h 27 Nov
Looked like they were pouring the slab yesterday, not long now til we see walls going up.
by blackduck
Fri Nov 27, 2009 7:46 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station
Replies: 47
Views: 22647

Re: Kiara & Ellenbrook Fire Station

http://www.nearmap.com/?ll=-31.797028,115.978715&z=20&t=h this aerial imagery was taken on the 31 oct and they flow other Perth last week so can't be far off before they put a new update on. Will be interesting watching the developments if they update monthly. I don't think the pad for Elle...
by blackduck
Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:52 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Air Attack 09/10
Replies: 58
Views: 27592

Re: Air Attack 09/10

post on behalf of Helitak_670 on scene at Perth Airport. Helitacs 671 668 669 have arrived back from duty in QLD this arvo, a little bit sun burnt but ready for action in WA.
by blackduck
Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:51 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Replies: 409
Views: 183440

Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009

I can confirm that there were 3 fires in bullsbrook. 1 on neaves rd was a flare up of a fire in heavy peet & hopped over the break into a small section of bush. The fire on GT northern HWY was about 50m2. within a few mins of the report we had 2 helitacs & 767 drop a load each and they did a...
by blackduck
Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:40 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: 2.4U vs 3.4U
Replies: 13
Views: 4402

Re: 2.4U vs 3.4U

As soon as our 3.4 sees sand it gets bogged
not always true just depends who's driving & Tyre pressures. we take our 3.4 into sand all the time but it does go down quicker then the old 2.4
by blackduck
Fri Jan 23, 2009 5:35 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: RAAF PC-9 Over swan river
Replies: 8
Views: 3055

Re: RAAF PC-9 Over swan river

ya would be nice but they only just last yr finished painting the whole aussie fleet from the old orange scheme
by blackduck
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: RAAF PC-9 Over swan river
Replies: 8
Views: 3055

Re: RAAF PC-9 Over swan river

Yes it is 2FTS. The only difference between a roulette pc9 & 2fts pc9 is the smoke system & of course the paint job