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To start a new discussion topic or thread, click the email link below. Choose a subject or title and enter your question of comment. Once approved the thread will be posted on the Discussion Forum Threads page for all ARRO members to see and comment on.Read and/or comment on an existing topic
Below are links to all the current discussion threads. To add your comment, select the topic and then use the link on the right of the new screen to add your comment. Once approved it will be published on that thread's page.- NEW - Wire Rope Barriers » - Could any members please advise what their agency's procedures are for ...
- NEW - Can hybrid vehicles be live with HV after a crash? » - The question was asked of me recently about the possibility of a hybrid vehicle being live with HV after a RTC ...
- What do you think of flat tyre blocking as a technique? » - I have come across different groups that have been taught to flat tyre chock all the time. My personal opinion is that flat tyre chocking be carried when necessary.....
- Use of P2 dust masks in extrication » - Should a P2 dust mask ALWAYS be worn whilst in the Hot Zone during extrication?
- Blade Electric Vehicle ERG » - This ERG seems to be very fire focused and have little information for rescuers. Is that normal?
- Victoria Launches Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Trial » - Premier John Brumby today launched Victoria's groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Trial
- How does your agency manage vehicles in contact with electricity? » - Different agencies seem to have different policies and procedures for managing electrical contact with vehicles. We are looking to develop a consistent process that provides guidance in the following situations:
- Defining RAPID Intervention, Road Accident Rescue and Heavy Rescue capabilities » - Currently the SACFS is reviewing our doctrine and policy in regards to RAPID Intervention, Road Accident Rescue and Heavy Rescue capabilities......
- Competency based road rescue training parameters » - I seek some comparisons from across the country in my review of how the SACFS delivers its current course......
- Identification of Hybrid and Electrically powered vehicles » - Legislation is not consistent throughout Australia, let alone elsewhere, in relation to the identification of hybrid vehicles. The implications for rescuers are ......
- VE Commodore: Battery Position » - I thought this information maybe useful for many members, point of interest being that the battery for the vehicle is located in ......
- Air Bags failing to deploy » - WA FRS has had 9 incidents of high speed front end damage and the drivers side air bags have failed to deploy.......
- Side airbag recall and deployment by static charge » - Does anyone have any information on the seat airbags in the ford and commodore firing accidentally?
- ARC Shadow Assessors » - Any ARRO members wishing to undertake Shadow Assessing at the Australasian Rescue Challenge should ...
- Dash Roll - Ford Territory » - Have heard an unconfirmed report that due to the construction type of the Ford Territory...
