to drive long distances. I believe that we will be able to fit you all into the school buses. I know it is going to mean travelling with the children, but these kids are going to need you to help them through this trip.” I pause for breath and check for reactions among the group. “No one will be left behind, but we also need to look at what vehicles will be best for the trip too. We will have to ensure we have spare parts for them and that they are up to the hard journey that we may face.” There are nods of approval from the crowd at the statements I have just made and I smile with relief.
“The people with the worst injuries will have to be transported by ambulance. I know we only have two, so we are going to have to convert something else to enable the others to be transported in comfort.” I say. “We have ten serious patients, so a large vehicle for the six less injured and the ambulances for the four worst will be the best way to go, I believe.” More nods from the group below me encourage me to continue.
“Raymond, I think the tow truck is going to be a necessity for this trip mate.” I state. “We are going to have to work around some pretty rough road conditions out there if the trip that Rhys and I made from John Creek is anything to go by.”
“It’s a dual cab Jenn, so I should be able to work out a mobile workshop as long as we have a nother vehicle with plenty of spare parts and tyres. The spares may have to go on a trailer behind another vehicle though so that I can tow.” Raymond agrees and adds a further suggestion. “Probably the large 4 x 4 in the Emergency Service Compound would be best. There is a good trailer there that is segmented and will be perfect for parts.” He states. “It also has a good winch on it too and that will come in very handy if we get any vehicle bushed.”
Heads are nodding in agreement and small smiles are on the faces as the group realizes that even though we have had a stressful day the committee have been working towards getting them out of town and to somewhere safer. The hospital collapse has shaken many to their cores. The need to leave is now paramount in most people’s minds.
“Thanks Raymond, I’ll leave that in your very capable hands.” I say, turning to the crowd once more. “I am also going to have a job for eight of our older teenagers too, I need people who can ride a trail bike, keep a good watch on where they are going and pick a route for the convoy.” I smile as I see the looks on the older kid’s faces. Finding teenagers who can ride a trail bike here in the bush is never a problem. Most of them are riding trail bikes from a very early age. They are responsible as a rule and safe riders. “Thomas, can you sort out who you want to help you?” I ask Thomas and see his face light up with joy as he is given a big job to do to help. Thomas has earned the right to the job as his help and organisational skills have been a huge help today. It is nice to be able to give these children something good from the tragedies around them.
“Rhys, how many semi-trailers are we going to need?” I ask “Then we need experienced drivers for them, do you know who has experience?” I add a further question
“We are going to need at least three semi’s and six drivers for the amount of equipment and supplies we need to transport, I know of five drivers in the group and I can drive a semi too, so we have enough drivers too.” Rhys has already been checking things out through the day and has organised to find semi-trailers, drivers and a fuel tanker for the journey.
“Job well done!” I tell him with a smile.
“That’s all I have for you folks, but just to restate one very important thing. No one is being left behind. This journey is for all of us.” I finish my part and hand over to Gavin.
“Thanks everyone for the hard work you have done so far.” Gavin concludes the meeting. “If everyone can make sure that they see Dennis and Carmel
“The people with the worst injuries will have to be transported by ambulance. I know we only have two, so we are going to have to convert something else to enable the others to be transported in comfort.” I say. “We have ten serious patients, so a large vehicle for the six less injured and the ambulances for the four worst will be the best way to go, I believe.” More nods from the group below me encourage me to continue.
“Raymond, I think the tow truck is going to be a necessity for this trip mate.” I state. “We are going to have to work around some pretty rough road conditions out there if the trip that Rhys and I made from John Creek is anything to go by.”
“It’s a dual cab Jenn, so I should be able to work out a mobile workshop as long as we have a nother vehicle with plenty of spare parts and tyres. The spares may have to go on a trailer behind another vehicle though so that I can tow.” Raymond agrees and adds a further suggestion. “Probably the large 4 x 4 in the Emergency Service Compound would be best. There is a good trailer there that is segmented and will be perfect for parts.” He states. “It also has a good winch on it too and that will come in very handy if we get any vehicle bushed.”
Heads are nodding in agreement and small smiles are on the faces as the group realizes that even though we have had a stressful day the committee have been working towards getting them out of town and to somewhere safer. The hospital collapse has shaken many to their cores. The need to leave is now paramount in most people’s minds.
“Thanks Raymond, I’ll leave that in your very capable hands.” I say, turning to the crowd once more. “I am also going to have a job for eight of our older teenagers too, I need people who can ride a trail bike, keep a good watch on where they are going and pick a route for the convoy.” I smile as I see the looks on the older kid’s faces. Finding teenagers who can ride a trail bike here in the bush is never a problem. Most of them are riding trail bikes from a very early age. They are responsible as a rule and safe riders. “Thomas, can you sort out who you want to help you?” I ask Thomas and see his face light up with joy as he is given a big job to do to help. Thomas has earned the right to the job as his help and organisational skills have been a huge help today. It is nice to be able to give these children something good from the tragedies around them.
“Rhys, how many semi-trailers are we going to need?” I ask “Then we need experienced drivers for them, do you know who has experience?” I add a further question
“We are going to need at least three semi’s and six drivers for the amount of equipment and supplies we need to transport, I know of five drivers in the group and I can drive a semi too, so we have enough drivers too.” Rhys has already been checking things out through the day and has organised to find semi-trailers, drivers and a fuel tanker for the journey.
“Job well done!” I tell him with a smile.
“That’s all I have for you folks, but just to restate one very important thing. No one is being left behind. This journey is for all of us.” I finish my part and hand over to Gavin.
“Thanks everyone for the hard work you have done so far.” Gavin concludes the meeting. “If everyone can make sure that they see Dennis and Carmel
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