Guest OzChris Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I just got accepted into Aviation Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF)! Airservices Australia Recruit courses for 2009 for ARFF is still to be announced, but I am one of the 15 (or so) people they have selected in Melbourne to be put onto the list of recruits for one of the courses running next year. This will mean 8 weeks of intensive training at Tulla, which is a 'live in' arrangement, with other recruits from accros Australia. Then after successful completion, a placement at Tullamarine Airport Fire Station. Pretty cool shifts too: The shifts are 2 days on @ 10hrs & 10hrs, then 2 nights on @ 14hrs (o/night) & 14hrs (o/night) and then 4 days off. That way you are pretty much able to know your work days for the whole year! So happy :biggrin: and very excited! :1244::1244::1244::1244::1244: I just have to wait now to hear when in '09 my course will begin, and I still have to do the medical - but that should be ok as I currently hold an Aviation Medical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaneInsane Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Congratulations man - hope it all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Congratulations Chris. Let's hope your skills aren't needed in a real life situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chainsaw Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 you need counselling lol yea good one mate :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darren Masters Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Excellent news Chris and well done buddy! :biggrin: Please, please keep us all posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberry Muppet Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Many congratulations! I'd love to have a whole 4 days off every week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks Guys - I really cant wait till training starts. Im not sure when that will be exactly at this stage - but will be soon :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Chop Chop Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Congrats mate. Was it something you have been wanting to do for a while or was it something you just thought you would give it a go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Congrats mate. Was it something you have been wanting to do for a while or was it something you just thought you would give it a go? Many years ago, as part of my Qantas Cabin Crew training at Tulla, I attended a day at the Fire station. I was in awe of the station and all they did - since that day I had it in the back of my head that I would love the opportunity to do that one day... When I saw the advert to apply for ARFF I took up the challenge. Spent 12 weeks getting fitter, and tried out. So its been a long term goal that I have only just put into action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Chop Chop Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Well all the Best and I can't wait for you to tell us some stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Just got news from Airservices Australia today, that I start my training in February in about 3 weeks! Very excited - can't wait!! Still have to do my medical though...so Im hoping no probs there :eusa_pray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chainsaw Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Good on ya mate :) I suppose you are going to have to start packing then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim E Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Very pleasing news Chris..very happy for you. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 Good on ya mate :) I suppose you are going to have to start packing then? We are staying where we are and Im going to commute. We have our Counselling Practice established here, so I will go part time in it and my wife will go full(er) time...but its only 1.2hrs to Tulla, so that's do-able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darren Masters Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Excellent news Chris :biggrin: It will all be very exciting for you mate. I doubt you would have problems with the medical. You will be fine. I have heard that line somewhere before...:biggrin: Again, congrats mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 This medical will be one of the hardest I have had to do, with ECG, blood tests, lung functionality, and so on... I have to fast for 12 hours before hand too...I might not make it - I do like to eat :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 same as the medical for your commercial pilots licence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest g_i_jack029 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 WOW chris, congrats mate, one of the many things i want to achieve in my aviation related career. And i hope you will never need to use you skills!!!! that will be so cool!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 My official start date is this Monday 9th Feb...Im in ARFF Recruit course 72 I CANT WAIT!! I have 8 weeks of intensive training - I will try to report on my progress as I go, for those interested :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Glenn Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Best of luck with it Get some aircraft shots too ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I will be making an appearance and causing trouble on Monday chris so better lookout :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzChris Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 There are ways of dealing with those causing trouble Robbo :] We have very large hoses ;] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have a bigger hose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darren Masters Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 I have a bigger hose Gee :eek::confused: Good luck Chris. Do keep us all posted. I am very interested in hearing about what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 My official start date is this Monday 9th Feb...Im in ARFF Recruit course 72 Hmmm not long now Chris, getting excited? I bet you won't sleep tommorow night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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