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Re: General fire discussions

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treeny wrote:On the freeway this arvo near the mill point road exit, i saw 3 DEC fire appliances planting trees on the river bank. 2 crew trucks and an LT.....and they all had red and blue lights. interesting thing to note, and correct me if im wrong, but i thought all DEC trucks had red and amber.

There was mention some of their units would be going red and blue in March this year.
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dlcat1 wrote:
treeny wrote:On the freeway this arvo near the mill point road exit, i saw 3 DEC fire appliances planting trees on the river bank. 2 crew trucks and an LT.....and they all had red and blue lights. interesting thing to note, and correct me if im wrong, but i thought all DEC trucks had red and amber.

There was mention some of their units would be going red and blue in March this year.
No sirens, though.
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On my way in to work it was nice to see the Airport tender Rosenbauer - raising money today for Canteen in the Murray Street Mall.

Will be over at lunch to take a few snaps if they are still there...

Good on em i say...

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gkoutlis wrote:On my way in to work it was nice to see the Airport tender Rosenbauer - raising money today for Canteen in the Murray Street Mall.

Will be over at lunch to take a few snaps if they are still there...

Good on em i say...

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MULTIPLE PERTH FIRE UNITS - William St cnr of Esplanade.

CLP and LT

4 Firies in BA.

08:45

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Perth 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Perth CLP and a unknown LT - off at Australia Place - 4 firies in BA - another FESA crew unknow off at scene.


UPDATE - LT has blocked off William St and St.Georges Tce.

UPDATE - 08:54 - GC-101 road closure assistance at the above intersection with another FESA Unit - Perth LRV.

UPDATE - 08:57 - Perth CLP cleared. Return to Station. Road blocks still in place. Traffic Gridlock for west bound traffic.

UPDATE - 09:20 - What ever it was - (don't have my scanner) - Perth 2nd Clear - Perth 1st and 3rd making up and returning shortly - GC-101 cleared - Perth LRV cleared - Road heading down William towards The Esplanade - now open. Awaiting for other fire crews to clear to re-open North Bound lane of William St.

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pics
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chrissss wrote:pics
No pics sorry :(

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i think there was another big fire last night or very early morning. heard it on my Radio last night. but yeah was half asleep so didnt catch all the details.
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BuddahFRS wrote:i think there was another big fire last night or very early morning. heard it on my Radio last night. but yeah was half asleep so didnt catch all the details.
This one here I think... http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0 ... 61,00.html

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yeah i say that was the one. cheers
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Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

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If there was lightning around then you can get fires popping up over the next few days from it.
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Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

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VFAS? whats that guy?
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Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

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newbie wrote:VFAS? whats that guy?
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Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

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