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by observer
Thu Jan 27, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Digital transmissions on the WAERN
Replies: 23
Views: 10103

Re: Digital transmissions on the WAERN

yorky wrote:Don't doubt that at all, but there is information that for example the media get and immediately post it, whatever it may be from the air waves.
What point are you trying to make here? I don't understand what you are trying to say (it just may be me having a long day on the computer).
by observer
Thu Jan 27, 2011 1:42 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Digital transmissions on the WAERN
Replies: 23
Views: 10103

Re: Digital transmissions on the WAERN

But there is alot that you don't hear about. There is alot of information that is not broadcasted over the radio (most listed by veteranfirey). This is due to the general public being able to listen in. Encrypting the radio communications will allow for more information to be broadcasted over the ra...
by observer
Thu Jan 27, 2011 7:47 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Digital transmissions on the WAERN
Replies: 23
Views: 10103

Re: Digital transmissions on the WAERN

It does appear that the metro FRS will be getting digitial radios in the near future (as to the exact time line, that is a seperate discussion). Also from the info I have recieved that the radios may be encrypted. How accurate this info is remains to be seen, but if the features/capabilities that I ...
by observer
Sat Jan 08, 2011 8:51 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: 681 in Roleystone
Replies: 22
Views: 8052

Re: 681 in Roleystone

My understanding is that the helitac's have to give way to heavy aircraft. They can, and have in the past, be held on the ground waiting for aircraft to land. I recall last fire season the helitacs were required urgently at a southern suburb fire, for asset protection. The IC asked for an ETA and th...
by observer
Thu Dec 23, 2010 8:23 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Volunteer FRS uniforms
Replies: 15
Views: 8878

Re: Volunteer FRS uniforms

Secondly they don't march in "Permie replica eppilattues". Like all other teams at the championships, they march in their standard dress uniform as issued by FESA.. I wish to correct this statement. I have personelly seen a certain VFRS brigade marching at the Easter championships wearing...
by observer
Sun Dec 12, 2010 8:46 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: The Fire King
Replies: 7
Views: 3924

Re: The Fire King

I can not give you a definate answer, as I haven't read the reports as to why they were not adopted. One reason I have heard (and I am not saying this is the official, or one of the official reasons) is that it may give crews a false sense of security and as such would put themselves into places whe...
by observer
Sun Dec 12, 2010 7:07 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: The Fire King
Replies: 7
Views: 3924

Re: The Fire King

This vehicle has been around for some time now (10+ years). It is based on the Bushmaster troop carrier. Most fire services over east have evaluated this vehicle and have decided not to go ahead with it. Only the Forestry Commision in SA have decided to go ahaead and use this vehicle.
by observer
Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:47 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: W.A Fire Appliances
Replies: 793
Views: 822244

Re: W.A Fire Appliances

BFB LT1, we are hearing rumers that these new BWT are overweight, and that your truck can only carry 9000l instead of 12000l (or a reduced capacity). We are also hearign that your truck will be taken off the road after the fire season to have modifications to fix the issue. Can you shead any light o...
by observer
Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:21 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Other incidents/minor fires etc - 2010/2011
Replies: 625
Views: 372720

Re: Other incidents/minor fires etc - 2010/2011

Some questions about the airport fire's Regarding Foam, and 6AR saying they are not to use the foam on airport grounds, what might be the reason behind this? The foam they are refering to in this instance is A class foam (not to be confused with B Class foam, which is used for aircraft incidents, a...
by observer
Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 1765822

Re: General fire discussions

Fastlane wrote:Also known as AFFF - Aqueous Film Forming Foam
Not necessary correct. There are several different types of B class foams, of which AFFF is one. For example ARF (Alcohol Resistant Foam) is another type of B class foam.
by observer
Tue Nov 23, 2010 10:01 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: FRS Scania 93M Heavy Pumps
Replies: 7
Views: 3812

Re: FRS Scania 93M Heavy Pumps

written_ficton wrote:Who is left with these old Series 3 Pumps now? Beside the training centre
???? Series 3 are medium pumps,while these are heavy pumps. Try looking in this thread. It should have all of the answers

http://warsug.info/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=5454
by observer
Sun Oct 31, 2010 10:30 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Perth old fire station
Replies: 4
Views: 3321

Re: Perth old fire station

they were moved out due to traffic. The new location they are less likely to get caught in gridlock Taken from FESA annual report The previous station, located in the FESA Hay Street headquarters complex, required significant investment to ensure compliance with current building codes and that it c...
by observer
Wed Oct 20, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: FAQs and general frequency lists
Topic: Helitac and Water Bomber frequencys (WA)
Replies: 10
Views: 12939

Re: Helitac and Water Bomber frequencys (WA)

nra555 wrote:Helitak Channels are simplex, and dont use a repeater like other comms, so you have to be reasonably close to recieve it.
Incorrect. Primary channel used for helitaks is a duplex channel. Some of the alternative channels are simplex though.
by observer
Fri Oct 01, 2010 10:20 am
Forum: Ambulance and paramedic services
Topic: Paramedic banned from driving
Replies: 5
Views: 9171

Re: Paramedic banned from driving

I think the key to this is not the speed he was doing, but the fact that he went against ambulance policy. From what I can gather he didn't break the road rules, and as such he hasn't been charged or fined. However SJ most likely have a policy which limits the speed they can do above a posted limit....
by observer
Tue Sep 21, 2010 7:16 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: The ICV as we know it
Replies: 15
Views: 8386

Re: The ICV as we know it

and if we are going to get even picker, ICV stands for Incident Control Vehicle (not incident command vehicle). To make it easy for everyone to remember it is written on the side of the vehicle.