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As at today there are no watch and act fires around Sydney.
They have burnt out large areas of mainly National Parks (Wollomi and Dharug ) to the North.
Our friends who own Glenworth Valley about 2 valleys from the Eastern Front of the fire declined our help 2 days ago as then the fires were being controlled and backburns were being done.
Regards PhilipA
Good news, indeed!
& another indeed, indeed. Let us hope they can start to make some visible headway from now on.Quote:
Good news, indeed!
They have done marvelously well. Time to put their feet up for a while. If only eh?
Just need the crap weather conitions to hold off to give the poor buggers a fighting chance.
This story has more details. What do you think about it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Eevo
Volunteer firefighters in Australia warned not to crowdfund for equipment
Volunteer firefighters in Australia warned not to crowdfund for equipment | Australia news | The Guardian
Some pics from today on the Pacific Highway near Nabiac, where the fires appear to have burned right across the motorway, including the trees in the median strip.
A crew was felling trees so they wouldn't fall on the road. Saw sheds and equipment destroyed. Several houses were completely surrounded by burnt land, but the houses had survived.
I'm assuming it is much worse away from the highway. Smoke got thicker around Bulahdelah.
Cooler conditions today, but the area is so dry that the leaves on numerous trees have turned brown.
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They have been gagged to protect their political masters.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoMick
Slim Dusty's home saved from the fires. Symbolic, but a positive in a week full of negatives.
NSW bushfires threatened Slim Dusty's childhood home but it was saved by efforts of farmer and RFS - ABC Rural - ABC News
it's a complex issue.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoMick
the brunt of the issue is with brigades buying non RFS approved face masks.
the issue mostly comes down to, are P2 masks acceptable protection? followed by which brand/model?
in CFS, we're all issued P2 masks by a particular manufacturer. I cant remember which one. they are effective, but not the most comfortable. i want to go out and buy my own P2 mask which meets the same standards but is more comfortable. but... i cant wear it on the fireground as its not cfs issued or approved.
crowdfunding has been done for year by brigades. bunnings sausage sizzle, op shops, collection on election day, etc. i doubt the problem is here .
I am a volunteer firefighter. Yes, we 'want to be here', Scott Morrison – but there are limits
I am a volunteer firefighter. Yes, we 'want to be here' Scott Morrison, but there are limits | Geoff Goldrick | Opinion | The Guardian
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Originally Posted by Eevo
Sounds like there is something well dodgy with the Approval/Tendering/Purchasing system then.
It should not be a complex system at all, they should be buying only the best when it comes to health & looking after you blokes.