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| If the past week is any gauge, the next few weeks have the potential to be busy. | If the past week is any gauge, the next few weeks have the potential to be busy. | ||
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| + | ==== Operational Driving Safety ==== | ||
| + | Whilst en route to the Julimar incident, Northam 3.4 was involved in a rollover. This resulted in two fire fighters being taken to hospital, with remaining three fire fighters also receiving minor injuries. | ||
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| + | Fire trucks of all sizes are not easy to drive. They are large, heavy, and unwieldy, with poor handling and stopping distances compared to the average sedan. They are also drive under stressful circumstances and dangerous conditions. Not only are these vehicles potentially dangerous to their crew, but also to other road users. These factors dictate that extra care and caution must be used when driving these vehicles. No fire is worth the life or livelihood of our members, or any member of the general public. | ||
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| + | Drivers must always consider the responsibility which they are undertaking when operating our appliances, and the significant duty of care bestowed upon them. Crew Leaders must also be prepared to speak up if they, or any crew member, has concerns about how an appliance is being driven. | ||
| ==== Incidents ==== | ==== Incidents ==== | ||