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Hi all;

Few pics of the Maddington Petrol Tanker incident on Friday.

We had a Incident Controller escort us at a safe distance to take a few pics - after the tanker etc was made safe.

Enjoy.

G





















These were the majority of the units that attended from both WAPOL, SJA, FESA etc;

Wangara Pump and LT - with Foam Trailer
Maddington Pump and LT
Fremantle 1st Pump and LT - with Foam Trailer
VFAS - Merc First Aid Post
FIO
Bassendean Pump and LT
Belmont ICV
WAPOL Command Post (new)
JC-601
Murdoch SET
UQ-109
AJ-201
DEC x 5 vehicles
Western Power x 4 vehicles - two of which Rapid Response Vehicles
Water Corp
Main Roads - Honda CRV
Specialist Petroleum Company
Additional Toll Tanker to decant remaining fuel from burnt tanker
Woolworths - 2 x Commodore Exec with Caltex Supervisor
ALINTA x 4 vehicles
AJ-210
AG-201
AJ-202
AG-251
JG-105
JV-105 Holden Astra Diesel
Welshpool 1st Pump and LT
Gosnells Deputy
Fire Liason Officer (FLO)
JG-101, 102, 103, 104

and a few others
G

Great shots and fantastic tally there mate!

Nice work G. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks guys.... Just glad for us in First Aid it was quiet, so managed to provide these updates and Pics for you.

Amazing what Static Electricity does around fuel....

G

UPDATE: Whoops - also forgot to mention - that before VFAS were on scene the SJA Clinical Team Leader was there as well in the new Subaru Forester. Disappeared after VFAS arrived and briefed on what the situation was.

Was the whole shop gutted by fire ?

4353 wrote:Was the whole shop gutted by fire ?

Yes it was - the heat from what we were told was intense and as you can prob see in some pics (although not the best quality) - the inside of the shop was severely gutted - the outside Stand where the fuel prices are displayed including the bowsers etc - all melted from the extreme heat.

The Gas Bottles (the ones we use for BBQ's) - also were scortched however, with thanks to the hard working efforts of our Firies none of them exploded, as well as the Large LPG Tank was untouched, however, initial fears, thought it was going to blow as well.

G

NICE PICS G =D> =D>
Thanx for sharing

Brilliant Snaps Mr G =D>
Boy you get around

spartacus wrote:Brilliant Snaps Mr G =D>
Boy you get around

I go where they send me

And not only that, I enjoy what I do too

G

a job which you enjoy? i want your job!

[Great Work love the pics,,, nice of the IC to allow you to take those pics as well great work by all involved , especialy first responding crews =D>

phreak wrote:a job which you enjoy? i want your job!

enjoy it you might...live off it you won't

Well considering I don't get paid for it, the events I get the opportunity to go to are rewarding. It's all about making a very small difference in the community - in helping. Even if you don't get anyone to apply First Aid too, your still there just in case.

Would I do it and get paid? I sure would, but there are a few things in the way - and don't think my mortgage could allow me to be un-paid for the 1st year as a Ambulance Officer.... - So I guess, I'll just keep doing what I do, and do it well.

G

gkoutlis wrote: Would I do it and get paid? I sure would, but there are a few things in the way - and don't think my mortgage could allow me to be un-paid for the 1st year as a Ambulance Officer.... - So I guess, I'll just keep doing what I do, and do it well.

G

thats a shame isn't it? the jobs which we absolutely love and have a passion for require a large financial sacrifice at times. for most people its the sole reason for not pursuing it.

congrats on loving what you do and doing it well!

phreak wrote:

gkoutlis wrote: Would I do it and get paid? I sure would, but there are a few things in the way - and don't think my mortgage could allow me to be un-paid for the 1st year as a Ambulance Officer.... - So I guess, I'll just keep doing what I do, and do it well.

G

thats a shame isn't it? the jobs which we absolutely love and have a passion for require a large financial sacrifice at times. for most people its the sole reason for not pursuing it.

congrats on loving what you do and doing it well!

Thank you and appreciate your comments

G