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Old 23-11-2007, 08:02 PM   #1
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Here's a photo of our ford mad Rural Fire Brigade. Who else on this forum is a firey?
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Old 23-11-2007, 09:05 PM   #2
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Dad is a volunteer with the RFS.
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Old 23-11-2007, 10:29 PM   #3
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Yep. Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Auxiliary.

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Old 23-11-2007, 10:39 PM   #4
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Retired after 31yrs..5mths and 3wks back in 2003.
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Still miss it...not so bad now.
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Old 23-11-2007, 11:46 PM   #5
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Ahhh look at that beasty Fairlane on the right there with that handsome young devil firefighter hahaha (Its me :P)
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Old 24-11-2007, 05:53 AM   #6
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I'm a member of Londonderry but I dont know how long for I'm very much over the bull

if your in a good brigade its the most rewarding experance you can have if theres a dick head trying to make his presence felt its the complete oposite
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Old 24-11-2007, 06:41 AM   #7
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I'm a member of Londonderry but I dont know how long for I'm very much over the bull

if your in a good brigade its the most rewarding experance you can have if theres a dick head trying to make his presence felt its the complete oposite
Play the waiting game. In my experience, they go eventually.
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Old 24-11-2007, 12:09 PM   #8
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Great photo, and as fireys let me say you guys do an awesome job and play a brilliant role in society

Next time can you try pressure the people in charge for some kind of Ford Fire Vehicle? :P
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Old 24-11-2007, 12:26 PM   #9
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bit off topic, but how easy is it (ie what do you have to do) to become a volunteer fire fighter??

each summer i feel guilty when i hear about bush fires, just cos (whilst im not that fit) i know i could lend a hand rather than sitting on my ar5e watching it happen on TV.
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Old 24-11-2007, 12:56 PM   #10
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Great photo, and as fireys let me say you guys do an awesome job and play a brilliant role in society

Next time can you try pressure the people in charge for some kind of Ford Fire Vehicle? :P
We have a Group Vehicle that is a Ford Courier but it wasn't available for the photo. Also some of our paid staff have ford falcons as their work cars.
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Old 24-11-2007, 01:02 PM   #11
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bit off topic, but how easy is it (ie what do you have to do) to become a volunteer fire fighter??

each summer i feel guilty when i hear about bush fires, just cos (whilst im not that fit) i know i could lend a hand rather than sitting on my ar5e watching it happen on TV.
Go see your local brigade captain and have a chat to them. There are lots of jobs available for those who wish to help but are unable/unwilling to be firefighters such as catering, communications, community education, first aid, air support and many more. If you want more info here's a link http://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au
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Old 25-11-2007, 01:46 PM   #12
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I am FRS in Karratha, previously in a private FRS brigade, 7 yrs service now.
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Old 25-11-2007, 03:34 PM   #13
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Yeah I'm a volunteer rural firey just west of Rockhampton, it's not too bad despite the lack of numbers, plus the Triton we have as our unit is a total POS. Bring on the upgrade, please!
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Old 25-11-2007, 07:00 PM   #14
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fire fighting is volountree isnt it??? nice cars there
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Old 25-11-2007, 07:14 PM   #15
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I'm a vol in the cfa. A great thing to be in, 4 yrs in.
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Old 25-11-2007, 09:26 PM   #16
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fire fighting is volountree isnt it??? nice cars there
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Old 26-11-2007, 10:57 AM   #17
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I'm a volunteer in Ku-ring-gai, which is Sydney's northern suburbs, we can get a bit busy.
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Old 26-11-2007, 11:18 AM   #18
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I'm a volunteer in Wagga. Have been for the last 10.5 years, Deputy Captain for the last 2 of that. We are one of the active brigade in the zone.
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Old 26-11-2007, 11:21 AM   #19
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XR8TeddyBear is in Mendooran RFS :P

Have seen a few of those cars about ..... will wave next time Im in Gil ...... could be in the Sprint, the Laser or the Cruiser ;)


Gee we are getting a few members out here ...... will have to get a bit of a cruise happening I think.
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Old 26-11-2007, 12:51 PM   #20
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Tough day at work fella's?
Good on ya though mate, Firies are champs...
I'd volunteer but the boss said i'd get sacked if i had to leave during "his" hours.
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Old 26-11-2007, 07:30 PM   #21
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Ahhh look at that beasty Fairlane on the right there with that handsome young devil firefighter hahaha (Its me :P)
Now, now young Dano enough self promotion or I'll tell them the real reason the Group Vehicle wasn't available for the photoshoot

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Old 27-11-2007, 05:30 PM   #22
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You win this round...but this isn't over... :P
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Old 27-11-2007, 05:41 PM   #23
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stuff it tell us aniway :P i like a good story. Espically if its a funi one. sharing is caring!
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Old 27-11-2007, 09:19 PM   #24
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Tell me were not getting into a black cat scene.?
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Old 27-11-2007, 10:15 PM   #25
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Better not tell the full story and embarass young Dano too much after his first time driving the bosses vehicle, but if I did it would involve words like kerb, tie-rod end, broken, tow truck, wheel alignment, that sort of stuff.
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Better not tell the full story and embarass young Dano too much after his first time driving the bosses vehicle, but if I did it would involve words like kerb, tie-rod end, broken, tow truck, wheel alignment, that sort of stuff.
Oh dear..of course he paid for repairs....hate to think the taxpayer did.
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Old 28-11-2007, 12:09 AM   #27
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Oh dear..of course he paid for repairs....hate to think the taxpayer did.
If its on youtube, it would be worth it....
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Old 28-11-2007, 12:36 AM   #28
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Well not quite a volunteer, but iam a firey have been for the last 3 years with the SA metropolitan Fire Service and must say i do love my job.
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Better not tell the full story and embarass young Dano too much after his first time driving the bosses vehicle, but if I did it would involve words like kerb, tie-rod end, broken, tow truck, wheel alignment, that sort of stuff.
I refer you to Service Standard 1.1.3

Since my esteemed friend here has already given you the premise of what happened, I will tell you the TRUE and PROPER story. What happened was I had the vehicle parked on the grassed area just off my drive way. Long story short when I was taking the vehicle back to Mr Group Officer I drove forward off the gutter with the wheels locked to the right, wrong angle and it broke the tie-rod thingy. It was already stuffed long before I got to it, I just finished the job. hahaha
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Good comeback matey :P

Im sure there are a lot of these types of stories about in all the local brigades
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