Weekly Newsletter - 17th August 2022

Online copy

Date: 20th August - 26th August

• First Call: Crew A
• Second Call: Crew D

None

A large number of COVID-19 RATs have been supplied to the Brigade. Boxes of 20 tests have been left in member's lockers, with additions tests available through Keith as required.

Whilst there is not current mandate for testing prior to attending the station, testing will be undertaken prior to high risk activities (indoor training, burn-over training, etc).

If you have any questions regarding COVID-19 precautions, please contact Adrian.

With the adoption of the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System approaching on the 1st of September 2022, DFES has made available further resources to help bring brigades and the wider community up to speed with the changing system.

A fact sheet summarising the new system, and list of "talking points" for community engagement are attached. There is additional information available on the Volunteer Hub and DFES Website.

No updates.

No updates.

The Open Day gives our community the opportunity to come along to the Station to meet the crew and find out what we do. There are a number of activities planned, and members are asked to assist with the various activities, demonstrations, and sausage sizzle. If you can assist please contact either Vicki or Adrian.

• Saturday 20th: Training - Skills Refresher, 09:30 at the Station
• Tuesday 23rd: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A

• Burea of Meteorology: Climate and Water Outlook, issued 11 August 2022
• ABC News: Perth weather: Hail storm turns backyards into winter wonderland as rainfall records topple
• ABC News: BOM declares La Niña alert, signalling strong chance of another sodden summer
• ABC News: Vintage fire truck with Indigenous history found by chance and returned to Bellbrook for restoration
• ABC News: Future unclear for Wollongong SES headquarters after flood report recommends RFS merger