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by rambler318
Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:12 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Radio transmition today
Replies: 4
Views: 2287

Re: Radio transmition today

hey today i heard over the radio that Daglish 2nd, was instructed to return to station by the Regional Director from parliament house. also Perth 1st, 2nd, 3rd and TTL were also instructed to return to station. why is this, why were these stations allowed to show there support for the police force ...
by rambler318
Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:11 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: General fire discussions
Replies: 1615
Views: 2122624

Re: General fire discussions

but enough of this CFRS/VFRS stuff. We all do the same job. Vollies are just more dedicated, since they dont it for free Hey philby thats the way i use to think until someone said to me "Volllies only do it cause they lack the abilities to be able to do it professionally". So i guess it g...
by rambler318
Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:57 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: CFA Concept Light Tanker
Replies: 20
Views: 7400

Re: CFA Concept Light Tanker

Helitak_670 wrote:Very good concept, it would be interesting to see how it really goes at a fire. It would also need some good operators to use the pump effectively.
Would spend more time off the fire ground filling up, as opposed to putting the fire out.
by rambler318
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fires in Vic, SA and NSW Feb 09
Replies: 130
Views: 87192

Re: Fires in Vic, SA and NSW Feb 09

Its good to see they are doing there job (media) but what about the Fire fighters that have been out there non stop. What about the fire's going on at the front. Surely there is more to show us in regards to the big picture. Its also interesting to note how the IMT team are not letting out to much ...
by rambler318
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fires in Vic, SA and NSW Feb 09
Replies: 130
Views: 87192

Re: Fires in Vic, SA and NSW Feb 09

ch 9 news reporter Brian Naylor and his wife have been confirmed dead http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,25026037-5005361,00.html Not wanting to sound harsh, but there are another 82 confirmed dead that are no less important than him and his wife.. He was an Icon on TV in Victoria. Many ...
by rambler318
Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:31 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Fire Weather
Replies: 114
Views: 60732

Re: Fire Weather

Fastlane wrote:Now reporting 14 fatalities in VIC with fears held for over 40.

I won't repeat here what I said as I read that. :(
A sad day indeed. May they all rest in peace :(
by rambler318
Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:54 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Major structure fires (3rd alarm and above) 2008/2009
Replies: 240
Views: 88344

maybe time for a new scrub fire sticky :idea:
by rambler318
Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:11 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: State faces severe bushfire season
Replies: 26
Views: 10049

Good advise from all. I think FESA put out that warning every year to get home owners thinking about what they can do to protect their properties. The warning is also there to remind us how important our role is within our communities. Cheers. I guess you are not aware that the SDI is at the same p...
by rambler318
Sat Apr 19, 2008 1:38 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: UWA Fitness Study.
Replies: 13
Views: 4976

when fesa start doing something for our fitness, I'll go. And they would turn around and say "When you do something about your fitness we will assist you" I think they call this a two way street. You can not expect FESA or anyone else to assist personnel with fitness when they will not he...
by rambler318
Fri Apr 04, 2008 10:02 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Naval Police car
Replies: 32
Views: 35798

Military law. Hence why someone that commits a major offence on or off barracks can be charged twice (If that person is a member of the ADF). If they are not ADF then the crime would have to be committed on barracks/base for Milpol to prosecute. ADF members CAN NOT be charged twice. You can only be...
by rambler318
Thu Apr 03, 2008 7:27 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Naval Police car
Replies: 32
Views: 35798

What laws cover defence force bases? Are there separate criminal codes? Do military police enforce state laws or is it another act they police? Military law. Hence why someone that commits a major offence on or off barracks can be charged twice (If that person is a member of the ADF). If they are n...
by rambler318
Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:47 am
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Helitak Observations/General Convo
Replies: 30
Views: 10824

The HA choppers I think go to the end of april with 2 coming offline halfway through april. Not sure if that is correct or not. I am sure the HA boys are going to laugh at this post! ;) I think that's what happened last year if my memory serves me well :) I hope they do with all the fires atm. Heli...
by rambler318
Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:29 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: WAVFRSA Easter Championships
Replies: 37
Views: 10652

Ausrob wrote:Why are the wheels so small on the trial vehicle?

Wouldn't be much good on anything but road surface?
They are wider than a normal light truck tyre. They work quite well
by rambler318
Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Major Fires 2007/08 (Bush/Scrub)
Replies: 1035
Views: 331922

meg wrote:
Leigh wrote:Mt Helena just called in 2nd alarm at alice rd x mildura.
bother - any more info on this one???

That's *right* near our place and we're both at work!
1 Ha fire contained now mopping up
by rambler318
Mon Mar 17, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: DFES/DBCA
Topic: Major Fires 2007/08 (Bush/Scrub)
Replies: 1035
Views: 331922

Also called for additional 4 x FRS appliances for asset protection , 2 x 7.2 or 9.2, i think 4 x 3.4 or 4.4 and 8 LT in addition to what is there or turning out there. Must be pretty big.