Well at last summer is on the way and lets hope that the sky has run out of rain – for a while – at least. Three things to think about this time.
Firstly we have 2 vacancies in our team due to people leaving the area. We need persons over the age of 21, who want to be trained up as volunteer firefighters. Hopefully we will be inundated with replies, but please remember this is an ongoing commitment, both to training and to the community. If you are interested please leave your name and a contact phone number with Graham at the store.
Second thing – I get asked why we have two fire trucks that appear to do the same job. Well, the easy answer is that they don’t do the same job – and I’ll explain. The Ford D600 – the big truck – is a fully equipped fire appliance, with on board water and all the necessary to deal with house fires, scrub fires, traffic accidents etc. This is the first response vehicle, ie it is always called out by Hamilton fire Control (now called Firecomm) and will attend all incidents. The Toyota is primarily designed to carry personnel and set up a water supply in areas outside the reticulated water system, thus the Ford will always go to the incident, whereas the Toyota will either provide back-up personnel or will head for the nearest water and set up supply for the Ford. The Toyota does not carry on board water, but is still able to fight a fire on its own account, with its pump and hoses that are always carried in the vehicle.
Last thing – when the siren goes, if you want to help, by all means report to the fire station and wait until you are approached, or offer your services after the fire appliance has left the station. This is for your own safety, and the safety of everyone else present. Also please do not take clothing and equipment from the fire station – all the clothing is allocated to trained firemen, and the equipment can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Finally do not take unnecessary vehicles to the incident – there will be enough to do without organising a car-park as well.
That’s it for now, have a great spring and I’ll talk to you again later.
Dave Field – Chief Fire Officer, Lake Okareka Fire
Firstly we have 2 vacancies in our team due to people leaving the area. We need persons over the age of 21, who want to be trained up as volunteer firefighters. Hopefully we will be inundated with replies, but please remember this is an ongoing commitment, both to training and to the community. If you are interested please leave your name and a contact phone number with Graham at the store.
Second thing – I get asked why we have two fire trucks that appear to do the same job. Well, the easy answer is that they don’t do the same job – and I’ll explain. The Ford D600 – the big truck – is a fully equipped fire appliance, with on board water and all the necessary to deal with house fires, scrub fires, traffic accidents etc. This is the first response vehicle, ie it is always called out by Hamilton fire Control (now called Firecomm) and will attend all incidents. The Toyota is primarily designed to carry personnel and set up a water supply in areas outside the reticulated water system, thus the Ford will always go to the incident, whereas the Toyota will either provide back-up personnel or will head for the nearest water and set up supply for the Ford. The Toyota does not carry on board water, but is still able to fight a fire on its own account, with its pump and hoses that are always carried in the vehicle.
Last thing – when the siren goes, if you want to help, by all means report to the fire station and wait until you are approached, or offer your services after the fire appliance has left the station. This is for your own safety, and the safety of everyone else present. Also please do not take clothing and equipment from the fire station – all the clothing is allocated to trained firemen, and the equipment can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Finally do not take unnecessary vehicles to the incident – there will be enough to do without organising a car-park as well.
That’s it for now, have a great spring and I’ll talk to you again later.
Dave Field – Chief Fire Officer, Lake Okareka Fire
FIRE PERMITS
ALL GARDEN & RUBBISH FIRES
IN
LAKE OKAREKA, REQUIRE A PERMIT
FROM
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
PHONE 346-1155 normal office hours
THIS APPLIES ALL YEAR ROUND
BBQ’s and FIRES in “incinerators” with a lid, do not require a permit
BUT must be supervised at ALL times
ALL GARDEN & RUBBISH FIRES
IN
LAKE OKAREKA, REQUIRE A PERMIT
FROM
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
PHONE 346-1155 normal office hours
THIS APPLIES ALL YEAR ROUND
BBQ’s and FIRES in “incinerators” with a lid, do not require a permit
BUT must be supervised at ALL times
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