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    The area under fire in Australia at the moment is equal to the combined area of the entire United Kingdom.


    Our fire fighters are working more hours than they are sleeping.


    Thoughts?

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    +6  Views: 1212 Answers: 10 Posted: 11 years ago
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      Fire fighters around the world work extremely hard in these situations.  We don't know how fortunate we are.   


      I truly hope this situation comes to an end soon.  xo Fishie

      11 years ago. Rating: 16
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        Good on them boys and girls, they are pushed to the limits but they don't get the credit or the wages they deserve, stay safe.

        11 years ago. Rating: 14
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          Tommyh

          Thanks Romos.what wages? Most of them are volunteers.
          commented 11 years ago
          ROMOS

          Exactly,they are the best, we do the same here, but with us it's the stuff YOU need, WATER!
          commented 11 years ago
          Tommyh

          Absolutely Romos.Water is our most precious resource.Getting it to the fires because of the distances involved here must be a logistical nightmare.
          commented 11 years ago

          May God Bless the Fire Fighters


           

          11 years ago. Rating: 14
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            Tommyh

            TU for that one Jack.
            commented 11 years ago
            Jack Large

            I was a Volenteer Fire Fighter and Fire Marshall, from the time I got out of the Navy ofter WWII, until I was required to retire at age seventy.
            commented 11 years ago
            Tommyh

            Good on you mate! So you know what we are talking about.:)
            commented 11 years ago

            Tommy, our prayers go out to all of the Aussies to protect them and their property from this latest disaster.  We were enlightened as to the significance of the water shortages while we visited in 2000.  We would do the dishes as here in the US, and rinse them after washing.  We caught hell, as water was too dear, and they no longer allowed us to wash dishes.  Also, it was the first dual-flush toilets that I had ever seen, at the hotels in Sydney and Darwin.  We have had them here for maybe 4-5 yrs. now.  Good luck... 

            11 years ago. Rating: 13
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              Tommyh

              Yes Ray as I have said before,water is our most precious resource.We don't even flush the toilet everytime we use it.Our dams around Brisbane are near capacity at the moment but the amount lost to simple evaporation is unbelieveable.
              commented 11 years ago
              bulletman

              I have to tell you this ,Bustieone, The Dual Flush Toilet is an Aussie invention, developed in 1981 by Caroma at the request of the Fedearal Govt. to save water.
              commented 11 years ago
              bustieone

              We just got a phone call this am from Australia. My wifes uncle isn't well, his older sister,(my mom-in-law, is our Aussie connection.
              commented 11 years ago
              Tommyh

              Ah jeez! I hate those sorta calls.Does he live in Rocky too? Hope things are OK mate.
              commented 11 years ago
              bustieone

              No he is in Townsville, the patriarch of the Crowley clan...
              commented 11 years ago

              Tom, it looks like another busy day for the volenteers, temp estimated to be 45 degrees today in N.S.W.. it is crazy, unrelenting bush fires in the east and dust storms , cyclone Narelle in the west, i think there is defiantly some truth in Global Warming, 3 states with out of control fires, it is heart breaking to watch on the news, brings back memories of the Black Saturday and Black Wednesday fires, a Big TU for the Volunteers.

              11 years ago. Rating: 11
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                Tommyh

                Crazy ain't the word for it Kent.We have Bribie Island on fire to the north AND Now Jimboomba to the west has a serious fire going.To make it even Crazier Toowoomba had flooding yesterday 2 years to the day since the last flood that claimed all those lives.The smoke haze here is incredible.It's like a big blanket keeping the heat in.
                commented 11 years ago
                hector5559

                I Know that the people first,but fear for all the wild life,
                commented 11 years ago
                Tommyh

                There are people out there doing the best they can for the wildlife too Den.They deserve a big thankyou as well.
                commented 11 years ago
                hector5559

                Thanks to all the firefighters,out thier,
                commented 11 years ago

                We went through the Bastrop Fires a year ago and though they were bad, they were nothing like what y'all are having.  God Bless you and you are in my prayers..........

                11 years ago. Rating: 10
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                  Tommyh

                  Thanks Julie.That means a lot to me.
                  commented 11 years ago
                  jhharlan

                  I said a prayer right after I posted.....
                  commented 11 years ago
                  Tommyh

                  :).
                  commented 11 years ago
                  jhharlan

                  anytime for you......
                  commented 11 years ago

                  ""This photo is enough to bring a tear to your eye.God Bless our firies.They are worth their weight in gold.

                  11 years ago. Rating: 9
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                    Tommyh

                    I remember seeing that pic on the news.Neato!
                    commented 11 years ago
                    bulletman

                    That pic was taken at the Eyre Peninsular fires last month, it was misty to watch, a lot of koala's did not survive. i have posted a photo of a Koala below from the same fire, he recoved beautifully , his paws/feet were very badly burnt.
                    commented 11 years ago
                    Ann

                    God bless that fireman and that koala. So emotional.
                    commented 11 years ago
                    country bumpkin

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                    The first time I saw this I cried.
                    commented 11 years ago
                    Tommyh

                    It is amazing.That's a wild animal accepting that drink,AND...Koalas don't usually drink! That's what their name means.."I do not drink".
                    commented 11 years ago

                    Oh the whole thing is frightful and just horrible!  Many prayers for all and a BIG thanks to the brave firefighters (especially the one that gave water to that Koala!)

                    11 years ago. Rating: 8
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                      A Koala being treated for very badly burnt paws.""

                      11 years ago. Rating: 7
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                        bulletman

                        LittleDoo, That was actually Sam the Koala, one of 2 that survived the Bush fire on Eyre Peninsula, the firies came across a dead female with the joey in the pouch, unfortunatly it was dead as well, died by smoke inhalation. THIS COMMENT BELONGS UNDER DOOLITTL'S ANSWER
                        commented 11 years ago
                        Ann

                        Oh, the poor animal. Do you think he will be alright?
                        commented 11 years ago
                        bulletman

                        Ann, the Koala recovered nicely and was reallocated in a different area. only two months ago a Koala was trying to cross a freeway, which is suicide for them as they are slow moving on the ground, a truckie stopped, ran like blazes, pick up the koala, and ran to the other side, to release him, a little crazy as the truckie was running the gauntlet with the traffic, good on him.
                        commented 11 years ago
                        Ann

                        Bulletman, thank you for your information on the koala. I hate to see any animal suffering.
                        I am afraid many will die in the fire and that makes me very sad.
                        commented 11 years ago

                        I cant imagine beeing in your situation. I hope and pray that it will be over soon and no lives are lost. Take care.God bless all those brave firefighters.

                        11 years ago. Rating: 4
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                          bulletman

                          Ann, i'm afraid the fires will be raging for quite a while yet, now the fires are out of control in four states, Queensland the lastest area to be hit as the heat wave continues, Tommy would know more, as it is his State.
                          commented 11 years ago
                          Ann

                          We never have fires where I live. California has fires every yearThis is a terrible situation. I hope everone is safe. I pray for you all and all the animals.
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