With the fire season coming up I was wondering if anyone knows of companies taking on crewmen. Along with the many others out there who have their 29.11 but limited experience, Im trying to clock up hours doing anything for anyone however its proving neigh on impossible.
Any leads would be sincerely appreciated...
Yet another Crewie!
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Yet another Crewie!
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Re: Yet another Crewie!
Correct me if I'm wrong but I'm not sure any fire machines require crewman.
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Re: Yet another Crewie!
Hello Pilots..............Your corrected!
A number of operators require crewies for fire operations, ranging from winching,troop location transfers through to assisting with the mediums in various roles.
I enjoy having a crewie onboard just to have another set of eyes and ears, god knows..... mine are bad enough!
A number of operators require crewies for fire operations, ranging from winching,troop location transfers through to assisting with the mediums in various roles.
I enjoy having a crewie onboard just to have another set of eyes and ears, god knows..... mine are bad enough!
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Re: Yet another Crewie!
I was speaking from experience where the type one and twos I have worked with have not used crewies.
So to educate me, when is winching used on fire ops? Wouldn't that be done by rescue machines?
So to educate me, when is winching used on fire ops? Wouldn't that be done by rescue machines?
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Hello Pilot,
Maybe they are refering to DSE in Victoria and services like that. They have the Hover Exit Crews.... I'm sure they need saving every now and then
Maybe they are refering to DSE in Victoria and services like that. They have the Hover Exit Crews.... I'm sure they need saving every now and then
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Re: Yet another Crewie!
Yes I have worked with those guys and gals. They usually (did when I was in Victoria) have a "team leader" this was for the hover entry/exit, as well as for their rappel crews. Hence my uncertainty for crewies
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I was thinking more along the lines of back burning using aerial incendiary devices or perhaps even a front seat role assisting with comms or observer duties? At this stage Id be happy to get a gig refuelling or cleaning the windscreens if it meant getting even a few hours up...
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Re: Yet another Crewie!
Oh if thats the case you will definatly not be finding any work in that role. The positions in incendiary burning or air attack are accredited DSE (VIC),DEC (WA),QFRS (QLD) personell ,not sure about SA or NSW.
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Thanks Hello Pilots, being ex QFRS Ill look into that. As stated before though, Id be happy to get a start with anyone who has even a remote requirement for a crewie, be it doing airwork or whatever else is on the go...
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Re: Yet another Crewie!
Sierra 13, there are operators in NSW who are contracted to RFS that use crewies, National Parks also have a few on their AS350's. A few of the private companies who operate twins with winches fitted require crewman during the season. RFS and NPWS have remote area crews that are usually winched into and out of inaccessible areas.
Crewies are usually used for said winching operations, cabin attendant when ferrying staff around, hooking up long lines (buckets), Aerial incendiary work and general dogs body. A lot of the RFS contractors also did the flood relief work earlier this year around Walgett and Bourke, which required winching and load rigging for long line work, etc.
PM me and I may be able to give you some more info.
Cheers
LHS
Crewies are usually used for said winching operations, cabin attendant when ferrying staff around, hooking up long lines (buckets), Aerial incendiary work and general dogs body. A lot of the RFS contractors also did the flood relief work earlier this year around Walgett and Bourke, which required winching and load rigging for long line work, etc.
PM me and I may be able to give you some more info.
Cheers
LHS
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