Boats, We have 2 boats,
- Flood boat 1 is a conventional "V" hulled
vessel with a 70 hp outboard motor and forward steering.
- Flood boat 2 is a large punt with a 40 hp outboard
motor and aft steered.
Both boats are equipped with the same safety gear and
navigation equipment and, of course, radios. They are equipped and prepared
for use on inland waterways and may be required for many varied tasks from
evacuation of persons or domestic animals threatened by flood, to providing
stock feed drops to farm animals in the same situation.
Occasionally we are asked to assist other emergency services
to transport their members to islands or remote areas to allow them to complete
their tasks.
The course for Flood Boat Operators is a really enjoyable
course if you like messing around in boats. It's very hands on and of course
it teaches you heaps too. If this sounds good to you then check out How to Join.
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