Thread: Vol Fire crew, who is one?

So your on the right. And are 6'2"?
How tall is your son?

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handy for carrying Deer out, and when things go bump in the middle of the night. Perfect for his job. 6'5'' and solid, daughter is 6', and following him into Police. Funny photo angle makes me look tiny, I'm 110kgs

got mine and a couple of bars

Originally Posted by Gapped axe

got mine and a couple of bars

Old fart

yup

How long does it take to get a gold star and bars etc?

you get a 3 year certificate .
then a 5 year medal .... every 2 years after that 5 you get a silver bar ...
at 14 years you get your long service and good conduct medal , every 7 years after that you get a rosette on the ribbon
at 25 years you get your gold star ... and then every 2 years after that you get a gold bar ... the gold star trumps your 5 year medal , so you dont get silver bars anymore .
and if you stay in long enough you get another gold star at 50 years service

we had our honours evening last night, was a very enjoyable evening

Originally Posted by smidey

we had our honours evening last night, was a very enjoyable evening

I've got a mate that I keep hassling to join your crew,assuming it's the one in McLeods Bay?

Originally Posted by Savage1

I've got a mate that I keep hassling to join your crew,assuming it's the one in McLeods Bay?

yeah that's it. we are looking for new members to.

we are a relaxed crew, don't run watches etc so it's far easier to be a part of. I'm the secretary, really keen to hear from him/her.

Yeah boys its a national problem We need vollys in in our patch too (Area 13 Reg 3).
Problem can be that some are worried about what time it will take, If they can handle it and impact on their employment.
Yep sure it will take up some of your free time, its not all about gore and fires and if you can come to a understanding with your boss and get them to be involved too.
I did 13 years as a volly before getting a paid job and I'd do it all again.
Would i recommend it - Yes.
Did i enjoy the hell out of it - yes.

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Depends who you talk to. I was at ntc a year ago and they were saying the fire service has never had so much money. After the quakes a lot more insurance was being taken out by property owners

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Originally Posted by smidey

Depends who you talk to. I was at ntc a year ago and they were saying the fire service has never had so much money. After the quakes a lot more insurance was being taken out by property owners

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the overtime budget for the operational crew would blow most minds ..... time will tell as always with these things ..... wonder what little thank you the FS will give the vollies this year.... maybe another coffee cup!!!!

Originally Posted by stumpy

the overtime budget for the operational crew would blow most minds ..... time will tell as always with these things ..... wonder what little thank you the FS will give the vollies this year.... maybe another coffee cup!!!!

Yep but the base pay is crap.....