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FATHER DAUGHTER TIME: MFS personnel Miranda and Paul Trickey using the CAPA to reach the deck of the HMAS Whyalla during their recent training exercise
Whyalla Visitor Centre Tour Guide Rod Masters was showing two guests around our magnificent HMAS Whyalla when they were dropped in by two unexpected visitors.
Two local Metropoliton Fire Service (MFS) personnel using the CAPA (Combined Aerial Pump Appliance) for a rescue training exercise popped up on the deck of the ship to the suprise of Rod and his guests.
MFS Crews regularly use city locations and assets like the HMAS Whyalla for training purposes.
Visitor Operations Coordinator Teresa Coles said the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is always happy to take part in these activities
"We have always been happy to recieve emergency services crews such as the MFS and SES to practice their skills in such a unique structure in the ship"
"It always a nice thought to know that if there was an emergency that local crews are well prepared and practiced for a rescue out here at the VIC, which is why we have always been happy to assist in these sorts of training exercises"
MFS TRAINING: Crews are easily able to reach the top deck in an emergency situation.