Significant bush/scrub fires 2009/2010

[meg]

CFM - Community Fire Manager

[chrissss]

Community Fire Manager
No such thing as west coogie, it is west gidge

[auntys_eyes]

What does CFM Stand for?

Community Fire Manager. The CFM is the senior fire officer of a local government area and co-ordinates incidents with multiple Shire BFBs in attendance. eg Kalamunda CFM, Mundaring CFM etc.

[pacestick]

CFM - Community Fire Manager

Thanks Meg

5 Sectors enough appliances on scene

[pacestick]

Fire Mayo Rd x Toodyay rd

[Tyranus]

DM Swan,
Darlington LT1
Darlington LT2
Malaga (I think just the 2.4) - went back to get night shift
Canning Vale 2.4 - also went back for night shift
and more than likely Midland

Note: Pager says Toodyay Rd x Mayo Rd on a specific Lot number.
Control point @ Ashburton and Toodyay Road corner.
6AR advising comms is barely readable.

[rich]

mayo rd the fire is now at the motorcross track x of aspen rd

[Helitak_670]

Listening in and it sounds rather bad out there.

[gkoutlis]

From FESA Website:http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au/internet/aler ... fault.aspx


Bushfire warning for Gidgegannup


Bushfire warning for Gidgegannup

Effective Tuesday 24 November 2009 - 5:40pm



FESA advises a bushfire is burning in Gidgegannup near Toodyay Road is threatening homes in Aspen Road, Gidgegannup



AREAS UNDER THREAT:



Homes in Aspen Road, Gidgegannup.



ADVICE:



If you have decided to leave early or are not prepared for the fire you should leave now.



People who have decided to actively defend their home should prepare for the bushfire.



If you live in the area, you should:





Close all doors and windows

Turn off evaporative air-conditioners but keep water running through the system if possible


ROAD CLOSURES:



Toodyay Road is closed between Mayo and Berry Roads



Motorists in the area should drive slowly with their headlights on, be aware of emergency services personnel working on site and take their advice.



END

[Fastlane]

[quote="Tyranus"]
Malaga (I think just the 2.4) - went back to get night shift
Canning Vale 2.4 - also went back for night shift[/quote]
Different job. Peat fire on Gnangara Rd.

[Helitak_670]

Reen rd fire now under control, aspen rd fire they are going to do a direct head attack from a dozer track

[gkoutlis]

[quote="Helitak_670"]Reen rd fire now under control, aspen rd fire they are going to do a direct head attack from a dozer track[/quote]

Cheers for the update

G

[Helitak_670]

Last i heard with other appliances were basso and guildford. It appears there is some action on reen rd, berry rd, aspen rd x tooday, reen rd who is swan dep cheif was asking for another 2.4 from tooday control. Just heard mundaring lt 1 and stonville lt1 and 2. Fire is 80 m from a house, mundarimg is working with adozer atm, listening and typing ontheiphone the best ican, sorryfor the scramble

[gkoutlis]

[quote="Helitak_670"]Last i heard with other appliances were basso and guildford. It appears there is some action on reen rd, berry rd, aspen rd x tooday, reen rd who is swan dep cheif was asking for another 2.4 from tooday control. Just heard mundaring lt 1 and stonville lt1 and 2. Fire is 80 m from a house, mundarimg is working with adozer atm, listening and typing ontheiphone the best ican, sorryfor the scramble[/quote]

It's good enough for us who cant listen - Many thanks

G

[Helitak_670]

I have been told to turn off the radio....