Ford Firey's

[Fantome]

Here's a photo of our ford mad Rural Fire Brigade. Who else on this forum is a firey?
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[chief]

Dad is a volunteer with the RFS.

[XD 351 Ute]

Yep. Queensland Fire and Rescue Service Auxiliary.

Ed

[MO]

Retired after 31yrs..5mths and 3wks back in 2003.
ARFF......Aviation Rescue and Firefighting.
Still miss it...not so bad now.

[Dan Gordon]

Ahhh look at that beasty Fairlane on the right there with that handsome young devil firefighter hahaha (Its me :P)

[Fantome]

Originally Posted by Dan Gordon

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

Your friendly local Group Captain ( the male half of Fantome)

[The Yeti]

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

[Fantome]

Originally Posted by The Yeti

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.

[Riksta]

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

[Fantome]

Originally Posted by Riksta

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.

[DBourne]

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.

[Fantome]

Originally Posted by SgtBourne

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

[bowsaw]

I am FRS in Karratha, previously in a private FRS brigade, 7 yrs service now.

[herbs]

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!

[R0BD0G]

fire fighting is volountree isnt it??? nice cars there

[Van D]

Originally Posted by Kermit 73

fire fighting is volountree isnt it??? nice cars there

Nope.

Dads at Greenvale in Viccy.

[KenW]

I'm a vol in the cfa. A great thing to be in, 4 yrs in.

[Dave_au]

I'm a volunteer in Ku-ring-gai, which is Sydney's northern suburbs, we can get a bit busy.

[BA Bakes]

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.

[MotherNatureVer2]

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.

[[Tonko]]

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.

[Dan Gordon]

You win this round...but this isn't over... :P

[Geoff EL 4.0]

stuff it tell us aniway :P i like a good story. Espically if its a funi one. sharing is caring!

[MO]

Tell me were not getting into a black cat scene.?

[Fantome]

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.

[MO]

Originally Posted by Fantome

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.

[[Tonko]]

Originally Posted by MO

Oh dear..of course he paid for repairs....hate to think the taxpayer did.

If its on youtube, it would be worth it....

[no1else]

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.

[Dan Gordon]

Originally Posted by Fantome

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

[MotherNatureVer2]

Good comeback matey :P

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