Zombie Squad

If you have the funding, I'd recommend making a trauma specific kit and a 'sick call' kit.

not many remember the wound care portion and how many dressings you actually need.

what about portable batteries? work charges the batteries via solar, then move the charged batteries to the machine requiring them.

could mount them in a small trailer with inverter and breakout for portable power around the place.

Just a crazy idea

If you work with a company that expects you to wear protective eye wear, see if they are willing to assist (or better yet pay) for a set of prescription safety glasses. I volunteer with my local rural fire brigade and they provided me with prescription goggles and lens inserts for my respirator. oth...

This is a downside (among many) of working as a paramedic...business picks up when things go bad. policy is to shelter at station during severe weather events (cyclones) then continue to work until relieved. You will have paramedics doing 24 hour to 72 hour shifts depending on the location of the st...

cleaned the car, repacked the boot (turnout gear, FAK, search kit) filled tank with 2018 fuel, refilled jerry cans with fuel and preservative for 2019

Stercutus wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 12, 2018 6:08 pm

"House is empty, all have fled to safety. Except for our pet rattlesnakes that we released in to the house to fend for themselves."

house is empty, except for the pyromaniac, who is there for everyone's safety

Another reason I believe all preppers should have a bugout option. I cannot tell you how many preppers I hear say "I am staying in my home. I am not leaving or bugging out for any reason. I"ll just die in my house." with reference to storms and large fires, I will say my spiel i give to people ever...

Hope everyone who is in the affected area are safe and ok, and I hope that everyone in the danger zones are safe and ready to GTFO of dodge

from the other side of the coin...trying to find out personal details. ICE cards/numbers are great, medi alert bracelets. I've also rummaged through handbags and cupboards looking for any info that might be useful. I don't know about your area, but the government healthcare system here, all I need i...

Crimp tool and Wire stripper...just in case I would also include a box in your toolkit with stuff for quick repairs, electrical tape, nails, screws, butt splice joiners, crimp connectors, solder, Flashtac (tar backed aluminum foil) zipties Also might be pushing the boundaries, but would a basic gas ...

Following this due to having a height of 6' 8"

It is highly unlikely Australia will go nuclear, even more unlikely we'll make nuclear weapons. We've already had the british drop both atomic and hydrogen bombs on us. with regards to pacific, we're sort of in a bad place. China is our biggest economic ally, America is our biggest military ally. mi...

I'd say Isuzu is far more common then Mitsu Fusos, but the caveat there is that a 4x4 Isuzu is virtually non-existent while almost half the fusos I see are 4x4, so for that particular variant going Mitsubishi might be wise. If 2wd is fine then Isuzu all the way. Ivecos are sweet, but I've never act...

RickOShea wrote: ↑

Sun Oct 21, 2018 9:00 pm

Not to mention the extra hassle of having to drive around the U.S. with the steering wheel on the wrong side.

No, Our steering wheel is on the right side you lot just drive on the wrong side.

I'm mainly looking to see how common they are. If they are common vehicles, it means parts would be readily available. Not intending to buy in US, but I want to narrow down vehicle choice

Hi all I'm in the early stages of planning a touring setup to better explore Australia. One of my dreams is to take this vehicle and explore other continents. My vehicle choice is being limited to a light commercial 4x4 truck (Iveco Daily 4x4, Isuzu, Fuso Canter). So the question is simple. how comm...

Why a project bug out vehicle? You’ve already chosen a pretty remote location. If you do big out, why not just have a skilled off road garage built you a couple, before you actually need them, then start on your project vehicles I've had a look at the commerical expedition vehicles. and I don't lik...

I'll play in the hypothetical scenario an aussie can win the US lottery. change over the currency, 900 million becomes 1 264 050 000 AUD - Don't advertise it - Pay of the debts - buy some nice land...somewhere in the Australian alps...about 40 acres should suffice - design and build dream home - par...

Thank you for the advice zXzGrifterzXz, its always great to get feedback from someone in the field. Operational doctrine does not allow SCBA but I'll look into PAPR as I also require a respirator for work (ambulance, in case of a patient with a dangerous pandemic). Thanks

Also have an appointment to get fitted and tested for a full face respirator today. More about this please! The WHYS and the HOWs please. Sounds interesting Needed to get fitted for a respirator for work (as protection against dangerous pandemics) and for volunteer work (dealing with thick smoke in...

Hello all. Recent experiences have taught me the value of having a full face respirator. it will be mainly used to combat smoke inhalation at wildfires. I'm getting tested to ensure I can properly don and doff them. The question is, which brand should i get. I'm looking at the ability to add a 1/2 f...

Serviced the chainsaw, getting ready for cyclone season. Also have an appointment to get fitted and tested for a full face respirator today.

I reload my ammo, 10 reloads per case, batches of 100. but everytime I go to the range i buy a box of factory ammo so I have a supply of ammo which I know will work safely. I shoot the reloads, the factory ammo is kept for emergency use. This allows me to practice my shooting, develop my reloading e...

"If its flooded forget it"

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for all urban fires and rescues in Queensland...the most common rescue was motorists in floodwaters, not fires, not car crashes...people driving through floodwaters.