Ultra Heavy Tankers giants of Ouyen forum

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A 2018 Ultra Heavy Tanker (UHT) prototype side-by-side with the latest UHT headline the August Volunteer Forum at Ouyen.

 

With Ouyen FB awaiting the delivery of the last UHT of the project, the brigade shared their experience from having the 2018 prototype, key differences, and using these giants at several fires.

We also view vision and hear the experience of those who attended a key firefight during the Grampians fire on Boxing Day 2024, where the UHTs played an important role in protecting communities.

Group Officer Buloke West David Manifold takes us onto his property to display equipment that can be beneficial in preventing haystack fires.

Ouyen FB Captain Paddy Nihill and BASO Noela Barker highlighted local initiatives in Ouyen and District 18, while we had Manangatang emerging leaders Emma Hicks and Leeton Ryan share lessons learned at AFAC in Perth.

Check out a video of Morwell Captain Wayne Draper discussing the benefit of having 100% of members with a Working With Children Check.

It was an engaged audience with plenty of questions at the end. View the Volunteer Forum from Ouyen here.

6:27 - Opening credits
7:01 - Good evening and welcome: Chief Officer Jason Heffernan
8:10
- Honour fallen police officers
8:48
- Welcome to the panel: Gavin Wright (ACFO D18); Noela Barker (BASO); Paddy Nihill (Ouyen Captain); Leeton Ryan (Manangatan Captain); Emma Hicks (Manangatang); David Manifold (Group Officer Buloke West and Jeffcott brigade)
10:10
- Coming up on tonight's show
12:04
- Ouyen FB history and current day with Paddy Nihill (Captain) and Noela Barker (BASO)
18:13
- Manangatang FB and overview of AFAC with Leeton Ryan (Manangatang Captain) and Emma Hicks (Manangatang FB)
25:12
- Spring Seasonal outlook
29:43
- Latest Member News (video)
31:29
- Ultra heavy tanker walkthrough and comparison of the current model with the new prototype
41:14
- Training update with DCO Rohan Luke (video)
49:41
- Strike teams at Grampians with David Manifold and Gavin Wright
1:01:13
- Haystack fires with David Manifold
1:09:35
- Morwell Brigade and Working With Children Checks (video)
1:13:08
- Capturing local images: Phil Down (Speed Captain)
1:15:52
- Updated CFA strategy
1:17:52 - Get Fire Ready weekend promotion
1:21:17
- Questions from the audience
1:33:44
- Psychological safety survey information
1:35:21
- Wrap up, thank you and good night

 

Submitted by CFA News