On farm fire fighting resources and Bush Fire prepping.
Jun 11, 2021 18:08:38 GMT 10
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Post by malewithatail on Jun 11, 2021 18:08:38 GMT 10
The Rural Fire Service in NSW has sent out a note to members about incorporating any on farm firefighting resources, such as tankers, water trailers and so on, into the RFS network during emergency situations.
Whilst I think its a sound idea, there will have to be guidelines re insurance issue, roadworthiness (limited registration as exists now for Primary Producers ?), and responsibility for, permission to use, and coordination of the use of such resources.
As a RFS member for many years of the local Brigade, I can see the benefit of such resources during bad fire danger periods, but also being a Primary Producer, who has invested a not inconsiderable amount of money in his own fire fighting truck and gear to use for the protection of his, and his neighbors farms in bushfires, the final say as to where private resources are deployed must stay with the owner.
Of course, having the gear must be somewhat compatible with the RFS equipment in relation to couplings. The RFS standard coupling is the Storz universal fitting that is both a male and female type of coupler. Adapters can be made to adapt, say the quick fit type of coupling common on farm pumps, to Storz, but at a cost. Who will pick that cost up ?
Our fire fighting gear is part of the protection package I designed for fire protection of the buildings and structures on our farm. This includes roof sprinklers, operated from a 45 Kl gravity feed tank, strategically placed hoses of reels and generally keeping the areas around building clear from vegetation.
I cant recommend too highly that you create a bush fire plan for your property, and laminate a copy and put it in a piece of, say downpipe, adjacent to the front gate, with the words "Fire Plan" written in large letters on it. Also, let your local RFS Captain know you have a fire plan, and also join the local brigade.
I firmly believe that in Australia, bush fire preparedness should be an integral part of a preppers life, as when the fire is coming over the hill its too late to think about it then, and after TSHTF, there may not be anyone to coming to help in a disaster situation.
'Till next time, keep your powder dry.
Whilst I think its a sound idea, there will have to be guidelines re insurance issue, roadworthiness (limited registration as exists now for Primary Producers ?), and responsibility for, permission to use, and coordination of the use of such resources.
As a RFS member for many years of the local Brigade, I can see the benefit of such resources during bad fire danger periods, but also being a Primary Producer, who has invested a not inconsiderable amount of money in his own fire fighting truck and gear to use for the protection of his, and his neighbors farms in bushfires, the final say as to where private resources are deployed must stay with the owner.
Of course, having the gear must be somewhat compatible with the RFS equipment in relation to couplings. The RFS standard coupling is the Storz universal fitting that is both a male and female type of coupler. Adapters can be made to adapt, say the quick fit type of coupling common on farm pumps, to Storz, but at a cost. Who will pick that cost up ?
Our fire fighting gear is part of the protection package I designed for fire protection of the buildings and structures on our farm. This includes roof sprinklers, operated from a 45 Kl gravity feed tank, strategically placed hoses of reels and generally keeping the areas around building clear from vegetation.
I cant recommend too highly that you create a bush fire plan for your property, and laminate a copy and put it in a piece of, say downpipe, adjacent to the front gate, with the words "Fire Plan" written in large letters on it. Also, let your local RFS Captain know you have a fire plan, and also join the local brigade.
I firmly believe that in Australia, bush fire preparedness should be an integral part of a preppers life, as when the fire is coming over the hill its too late to think about it then, and after TSHTF, there may not be anyone to coming to help in a disaster situation.
'Till next time, keep your powder dry.
