Post by: Hairs on August 21, 2023, 06:46:51 PM
Which is declared a high Fire Risk, the Commisoner can ask for what ever resources needed from the state to attend.
With windy conditions, and fires throughout The Clarence Valley over the last week or more, Brigades have been stretched.
A Chinook Water Bomber was use yesterday on a fire near Coutts Crossing.
Our Brigade, lost a Cat7 on Friday night, our town was under threat. Local farmers used tractors & bulldozers to help put in fire breaks.
Yet yesterday, a neighbour thought it was a good time to burn off 2 piles of fallen trees, about 6 acres were burnt, Our team attended, 3 hours, two appliances(Cat1 & 9), 6 volunteers.
I believe he will be charged.
Frosts over the last 2 months has the grass dead, it's not looking good.
Just thought I would share this, Be prepared, clean up around your property, clean gutters, do not have open fires.
To all Myswag members who are members of their local Bush Fire Brigades and emergency services, Take care.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
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Post by: Bad Scott on August 21, 2023, 07:40:22 PM
Big clean, Big cuts, Big burns
Sent from the roads less travelled
Post by: Fizzie on August 22, 2023, 07:06:46 AM
Our Brigade, lost a Cat7 on Friday night, our town was under threat. Local farmers used tractors & bulldozers to help put in fire breaks.
"Just" grass fires, or bush ???
Post by: Hairs on August 22, 2023, 07:21:18 AM
"Just" grass fires, or bush ???Hi Fizzie, both.
The farming country is dry as, dead grass, as well as dry swamp country, so it's attacked from the air, back burn, and wait for it burn it's self out.
The fire jumped Sportsman's creek into pine plantation.
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Post by: Hairs on August 22, 2023, 07:26:17 AM
It started in country west of the summerland H/way, Dilkoon.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230821/591d6e5185c4429835c324ecc68f8db1.jpg)
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Post by: Bird on August 22, 2023, 10:25:11 AM
Quote from: Hairs
Our Brigade, lost a Cat7 on Friday night,Define lost ??? ??? ???
Saw the news sayin there was a bit going on in your area..
Post by: Hairs on August 22, 2023, 12:31:44 PM
Define lost ??? ??? ???It ended up in the Creek, missed a turn in the smoke.
Saw the news sayin there was a bit going on in your area..
All are safe, but wet.
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Post by: Bad Scott on August 22, 2023, 12:33:55 PM
Define lost ??? ??? ???Lost but found.
Saw the news sayin there was a bit going on in your area..
Sounds familiar eh Bird
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Post by: austastar on August 22, 2023, 01:09:39 PM
'Lost' reminds me of.....
Using an older Rural Toyota tanker on the flanks of Mt. Wellington years ago.
Petrol fire pump playing up and cutting out all the time which we diagnosed as a carby float not seating properly and flooding.
Radioed in for a replacement part.
But no.
Troops may not do repairs, a replacement vehicle will be sent.
So a shiny new Toyota arrives to swap over.
We were parked, in gear, low range and handbrake on.
Replacement driver parks, climbs out leaving the motor running and walks up to us - only to turn and stare open mouthed as his Toyota rolls back down the hill, gaining speed before becoming airborne and rolling.
That was a very expensive carby float.
Cheers
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Post by: Hairs on August 22, 2023, 05:15:34 PM
Do you know how the incident report went? ;)
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Post by: austastar on August 22, 2023, 05:49:13 PM
Not sure on that, I was driving the old Toyota just for that day, and it was from another brigade. The new vehicle was driven by one of the Townies, but I heard on the grapevine that the chassis was bent and was a right off.
I nearly put the old Toyota off the road at the end of the day; all day driving on fire trails and then finding that bar tread 'walks on bitumen corners.
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Post by: Hairs on August 22, 2023, 06:00:07 PM
Listening to other RFS Members, things can quickly go wrong on Fire Ground, seconds count.
There is a lot to learn, there is a lot to take in and be calm about when sh1t hits the fan.
You still a member?
There are couple of other Myswaggers who are, or use to be Firies.
In our 4wd Club we have 4 members out 15 vehicles who are active RFS members.
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Post by: austastar on August 22, 2023, 09:16:34 PM
Life member of our local brigade, but stopped active attendance as I lost night vision and couldn't read dials and LCD screens and felt I wasn't performing at the right level.
Cheers
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Post by: Hairs on August 23, 2023, 08:30:58 AM
Hi,
Life member of our local brigade.
Thank you for your service.
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Post by: Hairs on August 27, 2023, 04:54:03 PM
Still many fires around The Clarence Valley and the state.
Take care.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230827/d889c88552c3f899049a83a39c10f88a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230827/6554bb9eb8a8550b73eed09ba949a36d.jpg)
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Post by: Hairs on August 27, 2023, 05:37:33 PM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Ultimate Adventures Podcast on August 29, 2023, 07:17:29 AM
The Clarence Valley has just been classified as a S44.We are currently in Thredbo. All the open plains around the Cooma area, are just completely dead. Only green stuff is around dairy farms as they are obviously irrigating it. Could be a bad fire season I thing
Which is declared a high Fire Risk, the Commisoner can ask for what ever resources needed from the state to attend.
With windy conditions, and fires throughout The Clarence Valley over the last week or more, Brigades have been stretched.
A Chinook Water Bomber was use yesterday on a fire near Coutts Crossing.
Our Brigade, lost a Cat7 on Friday night, our town was under threat. Local farmers used tractors & bulldozers to help put in fire breaks.
Yet yesterday, a neighbour thought it was a good time to burn off 2 piles of fallen trees, about 6 acres were burnt, Our team attended, 3 hours, two appliances(Cat1 & 9), 6 volunteers.
I believe he will be charged.
Frosts over the last 2 months has the grass dead, it's not looking good.
Just thought I would share this, Be prepared, clean up around your property, clean gutters, do not have open fires.
To all Myswag members who are members of their local Bush Fire Brigades and emergency services, Take care.
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
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Post by: Hairs on August 29, 2023, 11:14:57 AM
My wife is an SES Member in our village, they too are preparing to assist the RFS where possible.
Both agencies help each other where possible.
The astounding thing is, people are still burning off, :(
Do they not have access to media broadcasts, social media or family & friends to know how dry it is?
:(
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Post by: Ultimate Adventures Podcast on September 04, 2023, 10:22:17 AM
Yes, As a brigade we are preparing for a long dry season. The state authorities are also gearing towards a terrible fire season.Yes, but they are just morons. You can not help stupid.
My wife is an SES Member in our village, they too are preparing to assist the RFS where possible.
Both agencies help each other where possible.
The astounding thing is, people are still burning off, :(
Do they not have access to media broadcasts, social media or family & friends to know how dry it is?
:(
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Post by: Fizzie on September 04, 2023, 04:24:41 PM
We were thinking of a trip both up & out there in October, but have to give it a miss ??? :'(
Post by: Hairs on September 04, 2023, 05:54:14 PM
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-04/queensland-catastrophic-fire-risk-bushfire-grass-fire/102809692 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-04/queensland-catastrophic-fire-risk-bushfire-grass-fire/102809692)Sorry to hear you have to change your travel plans, better safe hey.
We were thinking of a trip both up & out there in October, but have to give it a miss ??? :'(
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Post by: Hairs on September 07, 2023, 06:50:14 PM
:(
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Post by: Fizzie on September 08, 2023, 07:02:12 AM
Post by: Hairs on September 08, 2023, 07:46:04 AM
What's the fine for something like that ???I actually don't know.
Sorry.
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Post by: Hairs on September 18, 2023, 07:25:27 PM
We invite community members to attend, ask questions, help people prepare for a Fire Event.
We put on a free sausage sizzle, have information packs, kids activities.
It was well attended, a lot of new residents to our area.
Be aware, be prepared.
Over the weekend there were warnings to leave, if safe to do so on the Sunshine Coast QLD.
A return with caution
is in place.Take care.
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Post by: Hairs on September 18, 2023, 07:27:47 PM
What's the fine for something like that ???I asked our Group Captain yesterday, he said it was up to the court to determine the penalty.
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Post by: Hairs on September 30, 2023, 05:44:57 PM
To keep up to date, visit the RFS Web Site.
https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans)
This happened today, I don't know the circumstances, I hope all who are involved are OK.
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Post by: Hairs on October 01, 2023, 01:49:06 PM
Wonder what other states are like?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231001/2cb3031a0b856087429eff3ffc34cc6d.jpg)
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Post by: Fizzie on October 01, 2023, 02:11:34 PM
https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=dcb5bb2e432b4c79858bbc48def2e814 (https://www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=dcb5bb2e432b4c79858bbc48def2e814)
Post by: Hairs on October 01, 2023, 02:14:00 PM
Thank you for sharing that link mate.
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Post by: Hairs on October 02, 2023, 06:49:28 AM
Hotspots.
https://hotspots.dea.ga.gov.au/ (https://hotspots.dea.ga.gov.au/).
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Post by: NZMarkb on October 02, 2023, 07:04:03 AM
https://myfirewatch.landgate.wa.gov.au/map.html
There's an interesting filter that shows what has been control burnt in the last 1, 2 & 3 years
Post by: Hairs on October 02, 2023, 10:45:24 AM
Interesting.
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Post by: Bird on October 03, 2023, 09:41:32 AM
Post by: Gandalf the White on October 03, 2023, 05:41:56 PM
Post by: Brij on October 03, 2023, 09:29:32 PM
Has been raining in Latrobe Valley since about 11am. 57mm so far. Good soaking rain. Not heavy.
Post by: Hairs on October 15, 2023, 05:42:06 PM
Active(Nsw RFS app for members) has been pinging most of the day.
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Post by: Bird on October 16, 2023, 12:54:18 PM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/out-of-control-bushfire-rages-near-byron-bay-coastline/news-story/16ca3cc9d52b907ec2c9f70721a45467a (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/out-of-control-bushfire-rages-near-byron-bay-coastline/news-story/16ca3cc9d52b907ec2c9f70721a45467a)
Post by: Hairs on October 17, 2023, 06:03:25 AM
lets hope the weather helpsSorry mate, link doesn't work.
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/out-of-control-bushfire-rages-near-byron-bay-coastline/news-story/16ca3cc9d52b907ec2c9f70721a45467a (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/out-of-control-bushfire-rages-near-byron-bay-coastline/news-story/16ca3cc9d52b907ec2c9f70721a45467a)
:((https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231016/dcc5eb59fd38dbc613937488346afd53.jpg)
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Post by: Bird on October 17, 2023, 09:06:20 AM
Sorry mate, link doesn't work.works without the a on the end :(
:((https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231016/dcc5eb59fd38dbc613937488346afd53.jpg)
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/out-of-control-bushfire-rages-near-byron-bay-coastline/news-story/16ca3cc9d52b907ec2c9f70721a45467 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/out-of-control-bushfire-rages-near-byron-bay-coastline/news-story/16ca3cc9d52b907ec2c9f70721a45467)
Post by: Hairs on October 17, 2023, 11:48:55 AM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on October 19, 2023, 07:14:48 PM
No point in putting anyone at risk.
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Post by: Bird on October 30, 2023, 12:04:11 PM
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/anxious-wait-for-residents-as-fires-blaze-across-queensland/news-story/cc4716bdf74791f4ce814fca7368f845 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/anxious-wait-for-residents-as-fires-blaze-across-queensland/news-story/cc4716bdf74791f4ce814fca7368f845)
Post by: Hairs on October 30, 2023, 01:01:39 PM
We got 38mm Thursday night, Friday, was good, but nowhere near what is needed.
Heaps of people on FB asking who delivers water. Nymboida residents asking council to waiver water fee on the Cubes that are used for firefighting.
And there are people watering lawns, in Yamba, Maclean & Grafton, even here in Lawrence.
Unbelievable :(
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Post by: Bad Scott on October 30, 2023, 01:26:58 PM
Post by: Bird on October 30, 2023, 01:30:25 PM
What's it like out towards Moree? Got a job out there in a weeks timehttps://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me (https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/fire-information/fires-near-me)
Post by: Hairs on October 30, 2023, 01:50:23 PM
What's it like out towards Moree? Got a job out there in a weeks timeThis link shows Hot Spots.
https://hotspots.dea.ga.gov.au/ (https://hotspots.dea.ga.gov.au/)
The Hazzards Near Me app is good, but gets overloaded.
Talking with a lady who just bought a property west of Bingra, it's dry.
Take care mate.
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Post by: Bad Scott on October 31, 2023, 08:15:29 AM
Talking with a lady who just bought a property west of Bingra, it's dry.I was out there a month ago. Noticed it was extremely dry :cheers:
Post by: Hairs on October 31, 2023, 01:45:05 PM
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Fizzie on October 31, 2023, 03:17:09 PM
Post by: Bad Scott on October 31, 2023, 03:18:52 PM
Sent from the roads less travelled
Post by: Bird on October 31, 2023, 03:57:35 PM
Post by: Hairs on October 31, 2023, 04:20:43 PM
Unfortunately I can't attend, screwed my knee 5 weeks ago, still waiting to have X-rays.
My thoughts are with all crews, and those that have lost homes in QLD and elsewhere.
:(
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Post by: Hairs on October 31, 2023, 08:03:30 PM
good thing not to head into Qld on travel or holidays.. reports 38 and windy as intercourse.A Long night & couple of days ahead for crews.
:(
And those that have lost everything.
Floods make a mess, fires leave nothing. :(
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Post by: jclures on November 01, 2023, 03:03:16 PM
Post by: Hairs on November 01, 2023, 03:12:36 PM
I have helicopters and aeroplanes buzzing around, Firefighters down my back yard. They tell me they are going to defend the hospital.Where abouts are you mate?
Hope all will be good.
Take care.
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Post by: Bird on November 01, 2023, 03:15:41 PM
Quote from: jclures
I have helicopters and aeroplanes buzzing around, Firefighters down my back yard. They tell me they are going to defend the hospital.
just about to post on your region..
' near Herberton have also been told to leave their properties immediately. '
https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/qld-residents-ordered-to-evacuate-fireys-hospitalised-after-truck-rolls/news-story/010de46e44338c1ea6c5b90b700c00a7 (https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/qld-residents-ordered-to-evacuate-fireys-hospitalised-after-truck-rolls/news-story/010de46e44338c1ea6c5b90b700c00a7)
Post by: jclures on November 01, 2023, 03:45:08 PM
I have a fire brake around the house, I asked why not back burn from the the fire brake, but then said no.
No actual fire here, just up the back burning over the hills, nothing there but old abandoned mines.
Post by: jclures on November 01, 2023, 03:52:16 PM
Post by: Fizzie on November 03, 2023, 06:33:19 AM
Post by: jclures on November 03, 2023, 03:05:12 PM
Post by: Bird on November 17, 2023, 09:49:03 AM
Post by: Hairs on November 17, 2023, 02:30:43 PM
:(
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Post by: Hairs on November 19, 2023, 10:18:10 AM
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Post by: Fizzie on November 20, 2023, 07:39:38 AM
They got at least some yesterday in areas that desperately need it :cup:
http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/index.shtml?ref=hdr (http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/index.shtml?ref=hdr)
Post by: Hairs on December 12, 2023, 03:28:35 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231212/45ae390dcf6187936643a8f052f7806b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20231212/b1c7db81d8ed95c03aaf69600789b0df.jpg)
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Post by: Hairs on December 15, 2023, 06:45:56 PM
Yearly average is about 1800ml.
Thankfully, we haven't seen conditions that other areas have.
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Post by: Hairs on December 24, 2023, 05:33:59 PM
In other parts of the country it is catastrophic, WA homes/property have been lost, our prayers are with anyone dealing with fire or those dealing with the aftermath of cyclone Jasper in North Queen.
Take care.
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Post by: Hairs on January 06, 2024, 08:48:54 AM
Each appliance will carry one.
This is so we can assist SES in floods.
Another module of training to be completed, assessed, certified :)
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Post by: Fizzie on January 07, 2024, 07:12:22 AM
Post by: Hairs on January 07, 2024, 07:31:57 AM
So what's in a Flood Kit ???Not 100% sure,
I wasn't able to attend that afternoon.
Here is a pic, however I will ask my Deputy Captain.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240106/8f8580cab765345584e235d3a5cc2579.jpg)
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Post by: Bad Scott on January 07, 2024, 08:10:28 AM
Post by: Hairs on January 07, 2024, 02:12:55 PM
Vest, helmet, rope, gloves.
What training is involved, unsure of that at this time.
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Post by: Hairs on January 07, 2024, 02:14:01 PM
Where's the floaties ;DAnd Mankeeny, ;D
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Post by: Bad Scott on January 07, 2024, 02:17:21 PM
And Mankeeny, ;DThat's an image no one needs
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Post by: Fizzie on January 08, 2024, 08:03:29 AM
That's an image no one needs
I dunno, could be very effective marketing ???
If it's flooded, just think about who'll be rescuing you!
(https://hurly-burly.com.au/cdn/shop/products/Borat_Mankini.jpg?v=1493617408)
Post by: Hairs on February 04, 2024, 04:09:58 PM
4 young kids, 1 has just completed their BF, The other 3 have just started their journey.
We practised draughting and associated skills. Pumping from a static water supply to one appliance, then to another appliance, then attacking a
(pretend), even a couple of Over runs. Even the old hats felt it.Valuable training, this is were we learn to work as a team, keep an eye on each other, make sure members are drinking enough water.
Anyway, just thought I share.
Cheers
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Post by: Bird on February 04, 2024, 04:22:15 PM
I know, A stupid thing to do in this humidity, anyway our RFS brigade had training this morning.nice work... Shitty fire weather here today :(
4 young kids, 1 has just completed their BF, The other 3 have just started their journey.
We practised draughting and associated skills. Pumping from a static water supply to one appliance, then to another appliance, then attacking a
Valuable training, this is were we learn to work as a team, keep an eye on each other, make sure members are drinking enough water.
Anyway, just thought I share.
Cheers
You don't use magic to disappear, ya use a 4x4 & Swag.
Post by: Hairs on February 04, 2024, 04:52:01 PM
nice work... Shitty fire weather here today :(Cheers mate, It's what we need to do more often, no matter what the temp is. As I said to one of the young girls, just image, you're trying to contain a fire, it's blowing a gale, your hands are drenched in sweat, your have been tasked to run out a line of 38, connect the two hoses and nozzle, those tools are slippery as, even operating the levers to direct the water through the valves/pump, to get water to where you need it. It can be a struggle.
In NSW, I'm surprised there aren't more fires with the weather we've had the last fortnight.
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Post by: Fizzie on February 05, 2024, 07:19:01 AM
I'm surprised there aren't more fires with the weather we've had the last fortnight.
I was trying to work out how there are any fires in Qld after these last few weeks ???
Now I'm trying to reconcile two maps, one saying half the state is on fire, the other saying most of it is under water! ???
https://bushfire.io/?location=3.9052631892221226/-25.531761540534873/143.69271751693236/satellite/0/0 (https://bushfire.io/?location=3.9052631892221226/-25.531761540534873/143.69271751693236/satellite/0/0)
Post by: Bird on February 06, 2024, 09:12:18 AM
Quote from: Hairs
those tools are slippery as, even operating the levers to direct the water through the valves/pump, to get water to where you need it. It can be a struggle.Give em a 65 and turn it up :) It'll get there... may not be where you need it but it'll get somewhere ;)
Post by: Hairs on February 06, 2024, 02:33:00 PM
Give em a 65 and turn it up :) It'll get there... may not be where you need it but it'll get somewhere ;)Deputy captain did something similar, just to show the force of the pressure at the nozzle.
One young bloke full of gusto, was surprised how much strength was need to control the hose with the pump at full song.
Days like this are good for the newbies and also for the Old Hats.
I believe our next couple of training sessions will be focused on EV's.
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Post by: Fizzie on February 07, 2024, 07:25:07 AM
I believe our next couple of training sessions will be focused on EV's.
By my layman's understanding, that's stand back & let it burn itself out, while trying to make sure it doesn't spread ??? :-\
Post by: austastar on February 07, 2024, 09:09:44 AM
Yep, protect exposures .
Cheers
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Post by: Hairs on February 14, 2024, 07:18:42 AM
By my layman's understanding, that's stand back & let it burn itself out, while trying to make sure it doesn't spread ??? :-\Yes, Identity the risk, if safe to do so attend to anyone in the vehicle.
Contain the area.
Structural fires where there are solar panels and batteries on site are another cause for caution and being aware of unseen dangers.
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Post by: Hairs on February 14, 2024, 07:23:28 AM
HiYes.
Yep, protect exposures .
Cheers
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Post by: Brij on February 14, 2024, 09:32:27 PM
By my layman's understanding, that's stand back & let it burn itself out, while trying to make sure it doesn't spread ??? :-\
Yes that was our unofficial training as well.
Unofficial because there is apparently no officially recognised training available in Aus.
Post by: Bird on February 28, 2024, 12:54:43 PM
https://www.9news.com.au/national/bushfires-australia-live-updates-latest-weather-warnings-victoria-news/8b54729f-9566-4e03-b5ac-40e92ddd2df5 (https://www.9news.com.au/national/bushfires-australia-live-updates-latest-weather-warnings-victoria-news/8b54729f-9566-4e03-b5ac-40e92ddd2df5)