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by Chooky
Fri Jan 13, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: Major fires and incidents
Topic: Major structure fires (3rd alarm+) 2011/12
Replies: 107
Views: 300301

Re: Major structure fires (3rd alarm+) 2011/12

Spearwood 1335 6AR advising Spearwood control that there is delay in getting the second bulk water tanker turned out. Trying to get Mandogalup 7.2, P.S. Heli, Jandakot's BWT is a 12.2 :p

1357 - Mandogalup 7.2 attending incident.
by Chooky
Sun Dec 04, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1765931

Re: General fire discussions

Fire up in Eneabba Newbie, guessing that was were the bombers were heading too.

http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/component/opti ... /gid,6106/

Chook
by Chooky
Wed Nov 23, 2011 8:52 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1765931

Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2011/2012

Tomorrow might be a busy day in the metro area with the 37 degrees, down units and air support sent to Margs. Hope we still have some fixed wing up this way!
by Chooky
Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:54 pm
Forum: Major fires and incidents
Topic: Significant bush fires 2011/12
Replies: 190
Views: 329999

Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2011/2012

Strike team just leaving Perth bound for Margs. Didn't catch them all, but from what i could tell there were a few Vollie FRS Stations ( Bassendean, Rockingham, Armidale maybe ) and USAR.

Chook
by Chooky
Sun Feb 06, 2011 1:50 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Significant bush/scrub fires 2010/2011
Replies: 241
Views: 159492

Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2010/2011

Sounds like the proverbial has hit the fan at Red Hill, all our Jandakot units ( LT1 & 2, 12.2 ) and South Coogee units have been turned out at 1am this morning. Update: South Coogee hasn't got the call yet, might be holding onto a few units to remain in the south. ***Edited by moderator - langu...
by Chooky
Sat Jan 01, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: W.A Fire Appliances
Replies: 793
Views: 822291

Re: W.A Fire Appliances

My information is that the BWTs are to be able to be deployed statewide as necessary. That's correct WPXZBP, it is a FESA owned strategic unit and they can send it anywhere in the state. Also, if we can not get it manned for some reason ( which would be highly unlikely ), FESA can get a crew and ta...
by Chooky
Mon Nov 29, 2010 12:30 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: W.A Fire Appliances
Replies: 793
Views: 822291

Re: W.A Fire Appliances

Still there for me!

Chook
by Chooky
Sun Nov 28, 2010 5:18 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: W.A Fire Appliances
Replies: 793
Views: 822291

Re: W.A Fire Appliances

Here is a few close up's from our official handover in early November too. The hydraulic lift for the portable pump and collar tank can be seen in the last photo behind the cab. http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n527/chookyau/PA221018.jpg http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n527/chookyau/PA221016....
by Chooky
Mon Nov 09, 2009 11:07 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Air Attack 09/10
Replies: 58
Views: 26680

Re: Air Attack 09/10

Looking into it further, there was a accident in August 2008 in the US which would have been in line with the start of last fire season, but they didn't remove it from service then. Guess its trail finished last fire season, but why would you switch aircraft if something worked well. Got me stuffed....
by Chooky
Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:02 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Air Attack 09/10
Replies: 58
Views: 26680

Re: Air Attack 09/10

Latest word from the South Metro officer forum today is the Fireking won't be coming down due to a investigation in the States of another Fireking that went down. Sounds like we'll be getting a Cougar instead which is part of the wider Super Puma military transport / utility helicopter family. Here'...
by Chooky
Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:25 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: W.A Fire Appliances
Replies: 793
Views: 822291

Re: W.A Fire Appliances

Checked out the new Belmont ICV today at the South Metro officers forum in Rockingham, that is one cool piece of kit!!! Two separate compartments for radio operators and IMT. With more air cons, smart screens, laptops, plasma screens, bar fridges and radio's you can poke a stick at. Can recieve live...
by Chooky
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:48 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: HOT FIRE COURSE
Replies: 22
Views: 8915

Re: HOT FIRE COURSE

I've did the Hot Fire course about 1 or 2 years ago, and it still consisted of all the tank fires on multiple pads down at Applied Training Grounds in Forrestfield. If its still the same, its a great course Sinbad, you'll love it. Heap of theory and flaking hoses, but the go time will outweight that...
by Chooky
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:33 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1765931

Re: General fire discussions

Yeah, there were plenty of support services there, including what i saw: St Johns Paramedics ( guessing vollie because he was just in a vehicle and not a post or ambulance ) Salvo's FESA Chaplain DEC - Pollution Emergency Response Structural Engineers WA Police On site machinery Foam Supplier / Cont...
by Chooky
Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:04 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1765931

Re: General fire discussions

Lol, i posted the following in 3rd Alarm & Above Stuctural Fires about 4mins after your post 4353. I was there this morning, the building was totally destroyed and they will definately be there till tonight / tomorrow morning. Post subject: Re: Major structure fires (3rd alarm and above) 2008/2...
by Chooky
Mon Jun 01, 2009 9:49 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1765931

Re: General fire discussions

Check this story out from The West, its got a picture of the fire on it.

http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx? ... tID=145166