Post by: Wortho on September 09, 2012, 02:32:04 PM
Just noticed that RFS have handy app's for the iPad and smartphones for when your on the move. After smelling smoke I just checked the Sydney area and there are 8 controlled burns going on around Northern Sydney at the moment. Nice to know they are controlled burns.
Post by: bunyip on September 09, 2012, 03:03:26 PM
I will make sure LB gets that on her phone.
Bunyip
Post by: singo-26 on September 09, 2012, 03:55:14 PM
Post by: Frostd on September 09, 2012, 07:32:46 PM
Post by: SUPA105 on September 09, 2012, 10:11:22 PM
Post by: Bird on September 23, 2017, 06:14:22 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/records-tumble-as-early-season-heat-worsens-fire-threat-across-nsw-20170923-gyncs8.html (http://www.smh.com.au/environment/records-tumble-as-early-season-heat-worsens-fire-threat-across-nsw-20170923-gyncs8.html)
Post by: Ben.Archer on September 23, 2017, 07:23:07 PM
Unlike normal practice they didn't update it, they just released a new app with the same name, and then killed the old one. If you try and use it now you will just get error messages saying it has failed to connect....
You have to remove it and install the new working version......
Post by: speewa158 on September 23, 2017, 07:50:10 PM
Plan to escape the fire if it comes your way . Plan NOW , Create your Escape Plan , Be ready , Be Aware , Don't Leave it to the last minute . Tell your responsible family members of your plan . Go & Go Mow Be Safe
:cheers:
Post by: Bird on September 23, 2017, 08:20:03 PM
And right at the start of the fire season the RFS have replaced the fires near me app.that's ****in genius right there :(
Unlike normal practice they didn't update it, they just released a new app with the same name, and then killed the old one. If you try and use it now you will just get error messages saying it has failed to connect....
You have to remove it and install the new working version......
Post by: Ben.Archer on September 23, 2017, 08:31:38 PM
Go & Go Mow Be Safe
Mowing on the brain - or a funny co-incidence?
Post by: rags on September 23, 2017, 09:52:54 PM
Living in bush fire zones requires vigilance at all times, winter is your best friend as you can do you clearing ready for the summer, summer is a bit like 10 minutes till kickoff in the footy, if you are not ready then you are not much chance in the game.
Being involved in the local brigade is also highly recommended even if it is only as a non- operational role.
Post by: ATC on September 23, 2017, 10:32:17 PM
After 30 years living in a high to extreme ( BAL 40 ) fire zone, having been under direct ember attack on 4 occasions I can say that an RFS App was never part of my fire plan. I worried that many people will rely on the App and wait for it to buzz or what ever it does before enacting a fire plan ( which will be panic and jump in the car).No - make involved in an operational role
Living in bush fire zones requires vigilance at all times, winter is your best friend as you can do you clearing ready for the summer, summer is a bit like 10 minutes till kickoff in the footy, if you are not ready then you are not much chance in the game.
Being involved in the local brigade is also highly recommended even if it is only as a non- operational role.
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Post by: speewa158 on September 24, 2017, 06:46:17 AM
Post by: gordo350 on September 24, 2017, 07:40:27 AM
After 30 years living in a high to extreme ( BAL 40 ) fire zone, having been under direct ember attack on 4 occasions I can say that an RFS App was never part of my fire plan. I worried that many people will rely on the App and wait for it to buzz or what ever it does before enacting a fire plan ( which will be panic and jump in the car).Correct. By the time any app warns you of a fire it will most likely be on you already. First thing that goes in a fire is the electricity. Then the mobile towers work as good as a bean can with no string attached! ! Even our CFA comms went down during Black Saturday. Be alert. Be aware and be safe.
Living in bush fire zones requires vigilance at all times, winter is your best friend as you can do you clearing ready for the summer, summer is a bit like 10 minutes till kickoff in the footy, if you are not ready then you are not much chance in the game.
Being involved in the local brigade is also highly recommended even if it is only as a non- operational role.
Post by: Tweekin on September 24, 2017, 09:04:20 AM
Post by: ATC on September 24, 2017, 09:36:06 AM
RFS does push out the fire status pretty quickly these days - but I agree no replacement for having a good awareness of whats going on around you on bad fire danger days. Mobile towers do have battery backup however it only lasts a couple of hours before generators are needed.If you really want to know if there is a fire nearby and get alerted FAST, then you have to join an RFS / CFA crew.
Yeah, sure at times you're expected to drop everything but 99.72% of the time it stuff you didn't want to do anyway.
Yesterday was 2 calls, first was a smoker (tree bruning from the inside out) from the hazard reduction a few weeks ago - well inside the HR boundaries.
The second was a collection of F%#K WIT's that though that the Total Fire Bans don't apply to them.
OIC read them the riot act, got there attention when he mentioned the fine.
Point being, get involved....
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Post by: Hoyks on September 24, 2017, 10:01:56 AM
And right at the start of the fire season the RFS have replaced the fires near me app.
Unlike normal practice they didn't update it, they just released a new app with the same name, and then killed the old one. If you try and use it now you will just get error messages saying it has failed to connect....
You have to remove it and install the new working version......
Mine is working fine after installing the new iOS. No update/re-installation required.
As for volunteering, I've added another uniform to my collection and spent for than a few Thursday evenings and weekends at the shed. Now I've moved back to NSW for a bit its Wednesdays and I have another uniform on order and on the books for NSW & Qld brigades.
Post by: Tweekin on September 25, 2017, 07:59:48 AM
If you really want to know if there is a fire nearby and get alerted FAST, then you have to join an RFS / CFA crew.Have been for over 20 years :) , currently the Captain.
Yeah, sure at times you're expected to drop everything but 99.72% of the time it stuff you didn't want to do anyway.
Yesterday was 2 calls, first was a smoker (tree bruning from the inside out) from the hazard reduction a few weeks ago - well inside the HR boundaries.
The second was a collection of F%#K WIT's that though that the Total Fire Bans don't apply to them.
OIC read them the riot act, got there attention when he mentioned the fine.
Point being, get involved....
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Post by: achjimmy on September 25, 2017, 08:28:25 AM