Big Desert Burning

an interesting point you have mentioned. Firstly a comparision between the terrain of the two areas would not be fair. The incident at Como had very steep terrain, horrendous winds, very high temperature coupled with very low humidity. I would think, from what I've seen of the Big Desert NP this would not be a valid comparision.

It wouldnt matter where it was, if you have horrendous winds, very high temperature coupled with very low humidity you have problems. Ive seen grassfires on flat ground go faster than we could. by LOTS...

I know BD wouldnt be hilly like The bank of the Woronora River, but it was a point I was making.


Secondly you have mentioned that Como had not been burnt in 30 years. Most likely true, would that be true of the mentioned NP?

Does it matter? 2-3 yrs can build up some insane fuel levels under the right conditions.


One thing that has been puzzling a few poeple that I know is why the RFS had not conducted a harard reduction in Como (or the surrounding areas) before?
Ask the Greenies.

Interesting that you mention those qualifications.......funny how the RFS personnel always feel compelled to do this.
what you would rather I said this is my point of view but Im a moron with no idea?

Just for the record, I agree with the original statement that there is not reson to get all hot and sweaty, property protection is formost, let the rest burn as long as it's not impacting on communities.

Property protection is not always possible when you have a wild fire blasting through... No matter how many men and tankers you put infront of it. Burning off is not always possible either with NPWS, Scum Greenies(think of it if your house burnt to the ground and someone said oh well..) which stop things, but when the fire goes thru them trees burn anyway!!!

Flames 12 mtrs high or more, stand next to your house, and look up, then imagine 100's of degrees C (which in reality you cant nobody can) and things explode before the flames actually get there from radiated heat. trees, houses, cars, etc they just go boom....

if theres NO way that anything can burn from this fire, houses, schools buildings of any sort, then bleep it, let it burn if you wish...

Again YMMV..

unfortunatly truckster is right more and more country is beig left because the greenies are squeaking louder than most and the countryside is not allowed to be touched that is why so many 4x4 tracks are closing and not being reopened;cattlemen being kicked out of high country etc; you know about the squeaky wheel

seem to have hit a nerve there.
yea, just sick of whingers really.


You're saying that 30 years worth of fuel on the ground, with nil hazard reductions is the fault of greenies...........not likely.

So you tell me, is it Santas fault? The Tooth fairy?


As for the RFS personnel comment, it's true. In the dealing that I have had with them, they ALWAYS feel compelled to tell you how good they are.
like mechanics, Dr's, many professionals out there, and maybe even people who have been there done that, got the memory to prove it?


Actually, I'll qualify this. As with most fields of endevour, the ones that make the most noise usually display the least knowledge on the subject...
You know your bleep that shows...

just personal experience.
T shirt to prove it too ?

The RFS do a wonderful job, and have a lot of wonderful firefighters.........and some fruitloops
You have your own lot of firefighters?? I am impressed. Think before you dribble.

Well,

once again you show truely amazing ignorance! You are truely in a field of your own here!

Leave Santa out of this! The poor old bugger has enough of his own troubles without being picked on by the like of you.

I could list my qualifications if you would like.........and have the time. Advanced Diploma in Fire Fighting Management, Risk Assessment and Management Diploma (Uni NSW), Sabre BA Advanced Manintenance just to name a few. Not to mention 20+ years in the Fire Service (a full time one).

And yes, I do have firefighter's I think of as my own. I spend a lot of time with them, train them, socialise with them, work with them as a team. When it comes to the nasty side of the job, I'm the one they look to for guidance.

Like I said......you're a 5 star wanker.

What's your problem Bambi, you got a chip on ya shoulder or something.

Na Ray,

no chip on the shoulder, just sick of people like the truckster getting on forums like this raming their opinions down people throats. Always seems that whenever he/she (can't be sure) makes a statement, it's true. If he/she has an opinion, it's right.

I just don't need to go around and advertise my qualifications or achievements, maybe I'm a tad more secure about them?

I know, I know, but we are all different and must be tolerant. Forums on the internet are just like the news media being full of rubbish and people pushing their own agenda. After a while it's very easy to seperate the wheat from the chaff

Ray,

I agree there. However, you can only keep looking at the various forums that this dipstick frequents, and see his responses to various topics to note that he's not the sharpest tool in the shed.

Look further down at the reply he's done for your comment.

I agree, let the bush burn. We spend too much money trying to put out fires. Let the houses burn also, they can be rebuilt with the money saved.

Iagree it would be insane if anyone lost their precious items just because of a fire. A fire may be strong but us humans are smart...get the idea