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   Training Manuals Online
      Requires Brigades Online login
      http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=learningManuals

   DRAEGER PA 94+ – FGP's Created November 9, 2008

   HAZMAT Awareness

   Midlands-Wimmera Training Calendar

CFA TV

• Playlist: Emergency Incidents
• Community Safety
• General Info & Events
• YouTube Videos
  

Fire and Other Emergencies

DSE Current Fire Incidents
DSE Current Prescribed Burns
DSE Burns Today

CFA Pix - CFAs Official Image Gallery.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA

CFA Brigades on the Net
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~cfabrig/index.html

Badger Creek
Eltham Fire Brigade
YARRAMBAT VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE
Live off air decoder
http://www.onscene.com.au/

Acronyms

   ARCHER - Anchors. Reeving. Carabineers. Harnesses. Equipment. Rope.
   DANGER -   Don't enter smoke, gases or vaopur clouds. Approach carefully. No closer than 70m. Gather information, using binoculars. Examine further, only if necessary with protective clothing. Retreat if necessary
   HOTS - High temperatures. Oxygen deficiency. Toxic substances. Smoke concentration
   RECEO - Rescue. Exposures. Contain. Extinguish. Overhaul.
   RISK -   Recognise. Identify/Isolate. Secure. Keep out.

SIZE UP
� FACTS:
   • Fire behaviour;
   • Fuel, Weather (current & forecast), Topography;
   • Life, Property and Assets at Risk.
� PROBABILITIES:
   • What is the fire probably going to do in the next 30 mins, hour, 3 hours.
� OWN SITUATION:
   • What resources do you have available immediately and in the near term.
� DECISION:
   • Make a decision or decisions about what you wish to achieve (Objective).
� PLAN:
   • From your objective decide on strategies and tactics.

Brigades Online Links

   CFA Brigades Online > Login > Home Page > My Turnouts
      http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/

   Training Manuals Online
      Requires Brigades Online login
      http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/mycfa/Show?pageId=learningManuals

CFA publications

CFA Wall Maps
http://www.spatialvision.com.au/html/pdf/email-sv-press-cfawallmap.pdf

CFA Wall Maps
http://www.spatialvision.com.au/html/r_cfawallmap.htm

Selected CSIRO Publications
http://www.cmmt.csiro.au/home/contacts/resume.cfm?id=53

CFA 2006 Annual Report
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/about/documents/cfa_anrep_2006.pdf

The Emergency Memberlink Program
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/joining/volunteering/benefits.htm

Forest Industry Brigades
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/business/documents/forest_industry/fib_training_guidelines.pdf
The CFA Firefighter
http://www.cfa.vic.gov.au/teachers/documents/fact-sheets/factsheet-firefighter.pdf

Country Fire Authority Regulations 2004 Version No. 004

CFA Stream

Welcome to cfastream.info where you can read the Discussion Forums on many CFA / fire fighting topics, view photos, obtain information about streaming audio, scanners and many other special member only features

http://cfastream.info/news.php

CFA Radio Channel Streams
http://cfastream.info/infusions/cfastream_streams/cfastream_stream.php

VicFire Ballarat - West Dispatch
SHOUTcast D.N.A.S. Status
http://vfbrat-west.dcsi.net.au:8002/listen.pls

Play pls files with Windows Media Player requires .Net Frameworks

I use Easy Hi-Q Recorder to record VicFire Ballarat - West Dispatch to mp3 files. The registered version allows automatic removal of silence.



DSE Home > Fire and Other Emergencies

Member Pages

Memberlink
http://www.emergencymemberlink.com.au/default.php

The CFA shop
http://www.cfashop.com.au

CFA Brigades Online > Login > Home Page
http://cfaonline.cfa.vic.gov.au/

Gear

Pacific Helmets | Catalogue
Fire and Safety Solutions
CFA Shop Catalogue
Firesales.com.au
Fireboots

How to measure for PPE

Information and Maintenance Instructions for Protective Equipment

Other Links

MFB Juvenile fire awareness and Intervention

Bushfire Summer
earthobservatory.nasa.gov Natural Hazards >> Fires

Fire Boss - Interactive Firefighting Game

Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria
http://www.vfbv.com.au/

thefireman.com.au
http://www.thefireman.com.au/

 

Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667

The Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) is a resource available to the public to gain information about current incidents. It also provides information regarding days of Total Fire Ban, fire restrictions and information concerning the Department of Sustainability and Environment’s prescribed burning program.

During the fire danger period, the call centre is staffed business hours and on days of Total Fire Ban, this gives the caller the option to speak directly to an operator.

Outside of these times, the line has recorded information only. This recorded information contains general information regarding Total Fire Bans and fire safety, as well as the facility to listen to recorded information regarding significant incidents that may have occurred at this time.

All significant fire information is maintained by the SECC Information Unit.

Callers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication impairment may call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line through the National Relay Service by dialling the numbers below and then asking for 1800 240 667.

Type and Read, Type and Listen, Speak and Read

133 677 for local, interstate, premium rate (1900) or overseas calls
1800 555 677 for 1800 toll-free calls within Australia

Speak and Listen

1300 555 727 for local, interstate, premium rate (1900 numbers) or overseas calls
1800 555 727 for 1800 toll-free calls within Australia

If reporting an emergency 106 (Equivalent to calling 000)

 

CFA Frequency Receiver

CFA & DSE Frequencies VHF Radio: Version 8 2004 Frequency Information

I purchased one of these handheld receivers today (May 31, 2007) for $130
from Brad at South Eastern Communications 0449 006 001.
I will let you know what I think of it when it arrives.

Brad delivered the receiver to me today (June 7)

First impressions:

• it's a lot smaller than I expected;
• it looks and feels well made;
• the screen is bright and easy to read;
• It does not have an adjustable squelch. It does have a button you can depress to turn off the squelch which is useful for adjusting the volume but that's about all;
• Although it does have a scan function it is slow.
• The volume level of the voice function (it has a female synthetic voice mode for reading key presses to you) is too loud and can't be adjusted but you can turn it off which is the first thing you would do Func + 5

To program the unit.

1. Press and release the F (Function button)
2. Press and release the 1 - MODE button (repeat until you enter VFO mode where the frequency is displayed)
3. Enter the frequency you wish to receive eg: 163.4375 (For Ballarat Dispatch)
4. Press F
5. Press # - MS
6. Press A or B to select the channel to save the frequency into
7. Press C to save the frequency

I have had this receiver for a week now and I am very happy with it.
It fits in my shirt pocket comfortably, and was handy today on a turnout sitting in my overalls pocket.
The next thing I am going to buy for it is a speaker mike. It's nice and loud at work even in my pocket under a jumper but outside next to the tanker it was a little hard to hear from inside my overalls so an external speaker would be nice.

I have recently purchased a speaker mic and it's quite good. It has a robust clip. The only problem I have with it is that because the receive has been modified to prevent the transmit function the socket for the mic has been removed from the circuit board and the connector for the speaker mic is prone to fall out because only one of the 3.5mm Jack Phone plugs connects to the receiver. The sound quality is not quite as good as the built in speaker which is very good. Overall I am happy with the speaker mic.

November 21, 2007

I have had this receiver now for 5 months and I am very happy with it. One thing I can say is that it is tough. In the past 5 months I have managed to drop it about 6 times. Each time I pick it off the road or engine room floor I am more and more impressed with its build quality. Apart from a few minor cosmetic scratches it's in 100% working order despite my mishandling.

CFA Frequencies

RAV Frequencies | RAV Codes

Search for Frequencies

http://www.scanneraustralia.net/

http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/BCT8

http://www.scannersoft.com/download_demo_link.htm

http://www.radioreference.com/modules.php?name=RR&stid=152

BCT8

The BCT8 has to be put into Remote mode and the baud rate selected. On the radio keypad:

1. Turn radio on normally.
2. Press and hold the ". / RMT" key for 2 seconds or more. The radio displays "RMT OFF" or the current speed (bps).
3. Press the "UP ARROW" or "DOWN ARROW" keys to select the desired speed (57,600 bps is recommended) or select "OFF" to deactivate Remote Mode.
4. Press the "E" key to make the selection. The radio returns to normal display mode.
5. The "RMT" indicator will now be visible on the radio display indicating Remote Mode is active.

NOTE: While the radio is in Remote mode the keypad is available for normal use. Remote mode remains active until you deactivate it, even if you power the radio on and off.

Start ScanControl while the radio is in Remote mode.

Scanner Reviews

Quangsheng handheld receivers

QUANSHENG QUIRKS & PROGRAMMING TIPS. 
http://www.trci.org.au/quangsheng%20tips.pdf

Quansheng Transceiver
The english manual that comes with the TG-25AT is a little cryptic. A nice example is that they call “transmit” “launch” throughout. Here’s my interpretation.

Cheap Chinese VHF/UHF radios via ebay
http://marxy.org/2006/12/cheap-chinese-vhfuhf-radios-via-ebay.html

Quansheng TG-K2AT/K4AT Programmable Handheld Radio

Gear I am interested in

Ultimate Gear Bag with wheels (Red) http://www.firerescue.com.au/firebusters/search/details.php?id=2

Black Jack Helmet Holder for UKE 4AA Pelican 4AA
http://www.firebusters.com.au/firebusters/search/details.php?id=46

 

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