Robbo
  • 38, Male
  • South Australia
  • Australia
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Australian Firefighter looking for U.S. position

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robbo Jul 11, 2010. 4 Replies

 

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Profile Information

Type of Organization
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer, Combination Fire Rescue Department, EMS/Rescue Squad - Volunteer, Emergency Management
Job Function
Firefighter, First Responder, Hazardous Materials Team Member, Fire Buff / Fire Enthusiast, Administrative Staff / Team Member, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:
11ish
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
South Australian Country Fire Service
Years With Department/Agency
11
Dept. Web Site:
http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Only ever been in the Murray Bridge CFS
My Training:
Well, theres lots of it! I love my training.

Major qualifications are:
Level 1, 2 and 3
HAZMAT
Train Small Groups
Training Centre Emergency Care
Senior First Aid
Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
Operate Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
Compartment Fire Behaviour
Compartment Fire Behaviour Course Assistant Training
AIIMS (Australasian International Incident Management System)
About Me:
Well, Im Robbo and i love firefighting and God! At the moment im a volunteer firefighter. I plan to get a paid position with either the Metro guys or National Parks. I have been to Israel recently and really want to go back asap. My ideal life is becoming a fire fighter in the Israel Fire Department. I would also like to experience an American Fire Department (hint hint to any American Fireys reading this! lol) Im really into cars, i have 2, that are my pride and joy. Ahh. Cant think of anything else at the moment! Dont be a stranger, leave me a comment!
Day Job:
Courier
Relationship Status:
Single
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://www.myspace.com/fwee_4_fwee
Why I Joined Fire/EMS
Ever since i was about 10-11, i have been involved with emergency service work. I started off in the local ambulance cadets, and soon moved onto fire fighting cadets. When i was 16 i became a member of the adult division and have been operational ever since!
Why I Love Fire/EMS
Ive done it all my life, its what i know, what i do and who i am. Also i love helping the community and, of course like all us fireys, putting the wet stuff on the hot stuff!

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At 3:51am on November 7, 2008, Mark Montgomery said…
Thanks Robbo

My paid work brings me into contact with heaps of people all the time. In addition some of my fellow rural volunteers have done assignments in Victoria over the last few years as part of the Kiwi contingents.
What is happening with your fire season at present?
At 5:21pm on August 21, 2008, Regina Morgan said…
G'day mate! Hope all is well! :) Is Australia as beautiful as I imagine?! That is one of the many places I wish to visit! Stay safe!
At 12:08pm on August 17, 2008, T.J. said…
whats up:)
At 11:56am on August 17, 2008, Regina Morgan said…
Just wanted to stop in and say Hello! Hope things are well on your end! Stay safe and live life to the fullest! :)
At 8:04pm on June 30, 2008, sparky said…
hi man i c u play paintball but those videos are harsh soo yea man im volenteer here in tn soo fough here we got alot of open fields people start fires or whatever just to c it burn im goin to upload some pics come check them out stay safe man god bless
At 3:36pm on June 24, 2008, FETC said…
Yes the backdraft video is correct. If you have a file you can send please do. I am thinking of building one for class.

My training business is Firefighter Safety and Survival / RIT / Leadership / Command / Promotion type advanced training seminars.

Check out my website at www.fetcservices.com

My email is training@fetcservices.com

Thanks Stay Safe!
At 12:53pm on June 23, 2008, FETC said…
Robbo,

Please contact me about the fire behavior video you posted. Very interesting and I want to know if that is you or another instructor you filmed and more specifics to the prop.

Thanks Bill - FETC
At 2:26am on June 22, 2008, Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd said…
Hey Robbo, Send me the lat and long of where you work and live. And how cool that the concept of wildland urban interface is new for you. You are going to love the stuff that I can send you to get you caught up on so many things. Are you familiar with the standard fire orders or the 18 watch outs? Urban interface fires are hitting more of us as the populations extend out of the city, out of the suburbs and into the mountains. As a result, we get some pretty nasty fires that seem to be gaining in numbers and intensity. Here's some examples to help paint the picture.




The last photo shows are number one goal for residents and that is to provide at least 100-feet of defensible space. I hope you find this helpful. Stay low and safe! Mike
At 8:49pm on June 19, 2008, Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd said…
You are welcome to come visit where I live and work anytime. Wildland firefighting originated here in Santa Barbara and eventually spread (no pun intended) across the country. We had (and still have) indians who 100 years ago would set fire to the back country to manage the wilderness. It's too bad that we can't do what the native americans knew how to do so many years ago. Now, we have the additional problem of what we now call the wildland urban interface. I know that there are only two places in the world that have sundowner winds or foehn winds. Desert area inland with high temperatures blowing toward the coast, creating dangerous winds that push fire a long ways. Do you have special hose lays and tactics that you can share? Do you use the incident command system as a management tool for mitigating your incidents? We've got some cool stuff to share! Stay safe.
At 11:36am on June 19, 2008, Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd said…
Hey Robbo, Please tell me more about the Israel FD. I would love to be able to find a contact there to talk and share information. Is this the same Israel as in "middle east"? Stay safe brother! Mike
 
 
 

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