❓ A parliamentary question addresses the status of firefighting vehicles and electricity cut-off times in Bruce Rock, WA, revealing concerns about aging vehicles and slow response times.
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(1) What is the current status of fire-fighting vehicles (appliances) controlled by FESA and administrated by the Bruce Rock Shire in that shire?
(2) What vehicles have been replaced since the introduction of the emergency services levy, and what has happened to those vehicles?
(3) What is the planned future of all other current fire control vehicles held by the Shire of Bruce Rock?
(4) Will the water capacity of any new units, including those acquired in the last year, match existing units or that of the units being replaced?
(5) How rapidly can electricity to structures be cut in the Bruce Rock townsite to enable access by fire-fighters?
(6) How can the Minister shorten that period referred to in (5)?
(2) What vehicles have been replaced since the introduction of the emergency services levy, and what has happened to those vehicles?
(3) What is the planned future of all other current fire control vehicles held by the Shire of Bruce Rock?
(4) Will the water capacity of any new units, including those acquired in the last year, match existing units or that of the units being replaced?
(5) How rapidly can electricity to structures be cut in the Bruce Rock townsite to enable access by fire-fighters?
(6) How can the Minister shorten that period referred to in (5)?
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Answered
15 September 2005
Responded by
Minister for Police and Emergency Services
Response time
30 days
The fleet in the Shire of Bruce Rock consists of a light tanker for the Ardath/Babakin Bush Fire Brigade (BFB), a medium tanker for the ArdathBabakin BFB, a medium tanker for the Shackelton BFB and an urban tanker for the Bruce Rock BFB. (2) FESA advise a 1980 Dodge fire appliance was replaced in 2004 with a refurbished urban tanker. The old appliance was returned to the FESA workshop for decommissioning and then was sold through the auction process. (3) FESA advise the formal replacement program is still in development. The fleet at Bruce Rock is of concern to FESA, as two vehicles exceed 20 years of age. It is envisaged these will be of a higher priority for replacement once the plan is completed. It has been difficult to find vehicles suitable for refurbishment owing to the age of the overall fleet operated by the local governments. (4) FESA advise due to historic low activity and low risk, the Shire of Bruce Rock will be provided with refurbished appliances. The type configuration or capacity of these tankers cannot be guaranteed, but FESA endeavours to provide the appropriate tanker to meet the risk faced by the community. It appears there has been some confusion over the water capacity of the 2.4 and 3.4 appliances. Although the 3.4 appliance is no longer being offered, it has the same water capacity as the new 2.4 appliance. In both vehicles with a single cab configuration the tank holds 2,700 litres of water. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(2) FESA advise a 1980 Dodge fire appliance was replaced in 2004 with a refurbished urban tanker. The old appliance was returned to the FESA workshop for decommissioning and then was sold through the auction process. (3) FESA advise the formal replacement program is still in development. The fleet at Bruce Rock is of concern to FESA, as two vehicles exceed 20 years of age. It is envisaged these will be of a higher priority for replacement once the plan is completed. It has been difficult to find vehicles suitable for refurbishment owing to the age of the overall fleet operated by the local governments. (4) FESA advise due to historic low activity and low risk, the Shire of Bruce Rock will be provided with refurbished appliances. The type configuration or capacity of these tankers cannot be guaranteed, but FESA endeavours to provide the appropriate tanker to meet the risk faced by the community. It appears there has been some confusion over the water capacity of the 2.4 and 3.4 appliances. Although the 3.4 appliance is no longer being offered, it has the same water capacity as the new 2.4 appliance. In both vehicles with a single cab configuration the tank holds 2,700 litres of water. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(3) FESA advise the formal replacement program is still in development. The fleet at Bruce Rock is of concern to FESA, as two vehicles exceed 20 years of age. It is envisaged these will be of a higher priority for replacement once the plan is completed. It has been difficult to find vehicles suitable for refurbishment owing to the age of the overall fleet operated by the local governments. (4) FESA advise due to historic low activity and low risk, the Shire of Bruce Rock will be provided with refurbished appliances. The type configuration or capacity of these tankers cannot be guaranteed, but FESA endeavours to provide the appropriate tanker to meet the risk faced by the community. It appears there has been some confusion over the water capacity of the 2.4 and 3.4 appliances. Although the 3.4 appliance is no longer being offered, it has the same water capacity as the new 2.4 appliance. In both vehicles with a single cab configuration the tank holds 2,700 litres of water. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(4) FESA advise due to historic low activity and low risk, the Shire of Bruce Rock will be provided with refurbished appliances. The type configuration or capacity of these tankers cannot be guaranteed, but FESA endeavours to provide the appropriate tanker to meet the risk faced by the community. It appears there has been some confusion over the water capacity of the 2.4 and 3.4 appliances. Although the 3.4 appliance is no longer being offered, it has the same water capacity as the new 2.4 appliance. In both vehicles with a single cab configuration the tank holds 2,700 litres of water. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(2) FESA advise a 1980 Dodge fire appliance was replaced in 2004 with a refurbished urban tanker. The old appliance was returned to the FESA workshop for decommissioning and then was sold through the auction process. (3) FESA advise the formal replacement program is still in development. The fleet at Bruce Rock is of concern to FESA, as two vehicles exceed 20 years of age. It is envisaged these will be of a higher priority for replacement once the plan is completed. It has been difficult to find vehicles suitable for refurbishment owing to the age of the overall fleet operated by the local governments. (4) FESA advise due to historic low activity and low risk, the Shire of Bruce Rock will be provided with refurbished appliances. The type configuration or capacity of these tankers cannot be guaranteed, but FESA endeavours to provide the appropriate tanker to meet the risk faced by the community. It appears there has been some confusion over the water capacity of the 2.4 and 3.4 appliances. Although the 3.4 appliance is no longer being offered, it has the same water capacity as the new 2.4 appliance. In both vehicles with a single cab configuration the tank holds 2,700 litres of water. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(3) FESA advise the formal replacement program is still in development. The fleet at Bruce Rock is of concern to FESA, as two vehicles exceed 20 years of age. It is envisaged these will be of a higher priority for replacement once the plan is completed. It has been difficult to find vehicles suitable for refurbishment owing to the age of the overall fleet operated by the local governments. (4) FESA advise due to historic low activity and low risk, the Shire of Bruce Rock will be provided with refurbished appliances. The type configuration or capacity of these tankers cannot be guaranteed, but FESA endeavours to provide the appropriate tanker to meet the risk faced by the community. It appears there has been some confusion over the water capacity of the 2.4 and 3.4 appliances. Although the 3.4 appliance is no longer being offered, it has the same water capacity as the new 2.4 appliance. In both vehicles with a single cab configuration the tank holds 2,700 litres of water. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(4) FESA advise due to historic low activity and low risk, the Shire of Bruce Rock will be provided with refurbished appliances. The type configuration or capacity of these tankers cannot be guaranteed, but FESA endeavours to provide the appropriate tanker to meet the risk faced by the community. It appears there has been some confusion over the water capacity of the 2.4 and 3.4 appliances. Although the 3.4 appliance is no longer being offered, it has the same water capacity as the new 2.4 appliance. In both vehicles with a single cab configuration the tank holds 2,700 litres of water. (5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(5) This question should be directed to the Minister for Energy. However, Western Power has advised FESA that the closest Western Power depot to Bruce Rock is situated at Merredin and that currently 10 permanent staff are located at this depot. It would take approximately 45 minutes to attend to a situation in the town site of Bruce Rock, depending on the availability of staff at Merredin. Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
Staff at the Merredin depot are currently responsible for the area south of Newdegate to the north of Westonia. As these staff may be required to attend to assist with power supply issues elsewhere in the State, there is no guarantee that they will be available to respond at short notice to fire related incidents within the Bruce Rock area. (6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
(6) This question is best addressed by the Minister for Energy. It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
It has been suggested that volunteer BFB members be trained in cutting supply to properties at the pole. However FESA has a number of concerns with this solution in terms of training and safety related issues.
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