Thread: Vol Fire crew, who is one?

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.

Originally Posted by Mauser308

Well, while we are on the recruiting subject - if anyone knows someone in Tauranga who might be interested the Mt and Greerton vol units are in need of new members...

Why not lobby the fire brigade to employ more full time firefighters?

Surely the insurance levies on all those expensive houses at the Mount would pay for more?

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.....

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!!!!

Another knife I'm hoping

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Originally Posted by Mohawk660

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

get yourself to SSO , ... pay is just fine

I got some medals, but now better still, a 6mnth contract at my rate woo hoo.

How many here attended the Annual Driver comp @ ruapuna last weekend?
Wasn't a bad weekend, had a blast on the track and I do believe I am still the only one to ever handbrake slide a Type 1 on purpose
May do it again next year, still dont think ill win it, looovveee slaying those cones

We do our stuff thru DriveNZ, mainly 4wd light and heavy on and off road

Talking about driving. Just sat my Class 2 Full, and passed. Now just got to book my ERD..

Originally Posted by swellacott

Talking about driving. Just sat my Class 2 Full, and passed. Now just got to book my ERD..

nice one. i'm doing mine on tuesday, what was involved?

Pretty much the same as car licence, if you can remember that far back haha..

General driving in urban and semi rural roads for me (Pukekohe).
Had to reverse for about 15 metres.

Just like the car test. Obey all road rules and keep checking your mirrors and don't go above the posted speed limit (at all) and you'll be fine.