 Navex 08
This event was first held in 2000, covering the Queanbeyan area. Since then, Navex has been held in Brindabella National Park, Bungendore, Hoskinstown/Captains Flat, Wamboin, Krawaree and Boro/Mt Fairy. Where will it be this year?
The event has always been well received by all that attend. It combines navigation by maps with scenarios, testing the basic safety and every-day procedures used by our Rural Fire Fighters. Basically its excellent training and allows your members to meet fellow fire fighters from other Brigades across the Lake George Zone and beyond.
Navex 08
In 2008, once again the aim of the organising committee from the Operation Support Group (OSG) is to create an event combining teamwork and navigational skills with scenarios that test our every-day skill sets as Rural Fire Fighters. The Committee is encouraging Brigades to involve new members and new Crew Leaders, with a mix of your more experienced members, to use this as opportunity for valuable ‘on the job’ training and Crew Leader development. This will also be an opportunity for members to fill some of the training requirements needed for BF, AF and Crew Leader as participants will be able to add the hours to their training log books!
Teams
Each Brigade is invited to provide a team utilising Cat 7s, Cat 9s and Personnel Carriers. Cat 1 and 2 appliances must be cleared by the Zone Manager as the Zone still needs to be covered for fire protection and other incidents. Those Brigades that only have a Cat 1 or 2 are welcome to attend in that appliance but you still must obtain clearance from the Zone Manager.
The event will run over a full weekend including a camp-over at a location to be advised on the day. Teams must have a minimum of 3 members. There is no upper limit in team size, but a team may not consist of more than four vehicles.
You are now able to nominate your team(s) by using the ONLINE NOMINATION FORM.
What you will need
Closer to the event, joining instructions will be sent out to brigades stipulating what Brigades/Members will need to provide. At this stage, this should include:
- Full camping equipment for all members of your team
- Supply of all your own meals (BBQ facilities will be available at camp site)
- 1:25,000 scale maps of area (map names to be advised in the joining instructions)
- ACT Emergency Services ‘Operational Atlas’ map
- Compass
- First Aid trained member and up-to-date first aid kit
- Portable PMR and UHF CB radios and spare batteries (changing will be available at the camp site)
- Trainee Crew Leaders and Advanced Fire Fighters (if you have them)
- Full tank of fuel
- Thinking caps and good morale
More Information
Should you require further information, please contact one of the persons listed below or email webmaster@firecom.conxion.com.au. This event is organised by the Operations Support Group for all volunteers within the Zone. Adjoining Zones and the ACT are also invited to attend.
- Steve Forbes
0428 104736
- Adam Atkinson
0447 845101
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