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Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 5:29 pm
by Helitak_670
Appears to be relatively under control now.
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:47 pm
by gkoutlis
Second Alarm has been called by Rockingham 1st - Rocky 2nd enroute to back up - at Old Mandurah Rd (didnt hear exact location)
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:05 pm
by treeny
location: old mandurah road between dixon ave and safety bay road
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:23 pm
by gkoutlis
treeny wrote:location: old mandurah road between dixon ave and safety bay road
Excellent - many thanks.
G
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:36 pm
by WPXZBP
Are any houses under threat?
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:41 pm
by treeny
im having probs with my scanner. i dont know
multiple LT's and a 2.4 or heavier requested to rockingham
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:49 pm
by WPXZBP
Rockingham incident now confirmed 3rd alarm.
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:55 pm
by treeny
sorry, im a noobie to this. what defines the 1st, 2nd and 3rd alarms?
hop overs reported at rockingham incident by rocky 1st. possibly requesting air supp.
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:03 pm
by BFB LT1
All Baldivis appliances requested to be imobilised
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:07 pm
by Jonesy
and all singleton appliances requested as well. Must be having a go.
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:13 pm
by WPXZBP
The alarm classification is made by the officer in charge. Think of it in this way - 2nd alarm means two stations (2 pumps and light tankers) turn out, 3rd alarm 3 stations etc.
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:16 pm
by treeny
hehe, singleton just got told normal road conditions, no lights or sirens

Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:19 pm
by Sinbin
lol they sounded dissappointed
day rd X mandurah rd - new fire reported by police 2219
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:22 pm
by BFB LT1
fire at mandurah rd x Day rd possibly a hop over with this eastily blowing
Re: Significant bush/scrub fires 2008/2009
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2008 9:24 pm
by Sinbin
could be. im in bunbury so dont know what the weather is like up there