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Thread: Vol Fire crew, who is one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Savage1 View Post
    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.
    If i could have a full time job shooting pests i'm up for over time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mauser308 View Post
    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?

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    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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    If i could have a full time job shooting pests i'm up for over time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by smidey View Post
    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!!!!
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    YOU ARE NEVER OUT OF THE FIGHT . (Marcus Luttrell)

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    Quote Originally Posted by stumpy View Post
    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.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by stumpy View Post
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Mohawk660 View Post
    Yep but the base pay is crap.....
    get yourself to SSO , ... pay is just fine
    NO MATTER HOW MUCH IT HURTS, HOW DARK IT GETS OR HOW FAR YOU FALL , .....
    YOU ARE NEVER OUT OF THE FIGHT . (Marcus Luttrell)

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    I got some medals, but now better still, a 6mnth contract at my rate woo hoo.
    "ars longa, vita brevis"

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    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
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    We do our stuff thru DriveNZ, mainly 4wd light and heavy on and off road
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    Talking about driving. Just sat my Class 2 Full, and passed. Now just got to book my ERD..
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    Quote Originally Posted by swellacott View Post
    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?
    If i could have a full time job shooting pests i'm up for over time.

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    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.

 

 

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