Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Weekly Newsletter - 6th December ====== [[newsletters:20171206|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === This Week === Date: 2nd December - 9th December * First Call: **Crew B** * Second Call: Crew A === Next Week === Date: 9th December - 16th December * First Call: **Crew C** * Second Call: Crew D ==== Incidents ==== === Smouldering Logs, Martin Rd - 2nd Dec === Called to report of smouldering logs near Martin Rd corss Phillips Rd in Mundaring. Inspected the area but did not find reported logs. Attended by Andrew H., Andrew M., Andy, Dave W., John L., and Tina. === Yetar Rd, Malmalling - 2nd Dec === Called to assist Parks and Wildlife Service with a bushfire in Malmalling. Fielded two shifts throughout the day, mainly assisting with mopping-up. This fire provided some challenging conditions, including warm operating conditions, difficult driving, and drafting from a nearby creek. First shift was Andrew H., Andrew M., Andy, Ben, Craig, Dave W., and John L. Second shift was Adrian, Angus, Michelle, Phil, Rob, and Warren. === Great Eastern Highway Median Strip - 6th Dec === Small mulch fire in median strip, attended by Mundaring Fire Protection Officer. Stood-down before able to turn out. === Near miss - Heat Stress === One of our members suffered from heat stress while attending a recent fire. The actions by that crew member, and the Crew Leader managed the situation well and allowed the issue to be resolved appropriately. This is a timely reminder for all operational members to be aware of heat stress; it's signs and symptoms, and how to manage and treat it. Please be aware of your own situation and limitations, and raise any concerns with your Crew Leader. Remember that if not properly managed heat stress can develop into heat stroke, which is a potentially fatal condition. * [[https://youtu.be/cZYZK6xN22g|DFES: Don't Let Heat Stress Bring You Down]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:general_circular_123_2017_heat_related_illness_education.pdf|General Circular 123 - Heat related illness education]] ==== Announcements ==== === Skills Refresher 2017 === The majority of Skills Refreshers have been completed for the 2017-2018 fire season. Many thanks to those who assisted in the assessment, and to all the members who put in a huge effort to complete this important initiative. It is intended that next year's Skills Refresher will be spread more evenly across the winter period, avoiding a rush towards the fire season. === Mundaring DCBFCO 5 === Cameron G., from Mt Helena VBFB has been appointed to the role of Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer, number 5, for the Shire of Mundaring. This is a part-time paid position, with Cameron working at the Shire offices 2 days per week. Having been a Captain of Mt Helena VBFB, Cameron is an experienced fire fighter and a great addition to the Shire officers. ==== Circulars and SOPs ==== * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:safety_circular_13-2017-stand_alone_alternate_energy_systems.pdf|Safety Circular 13 - Stand alone alternate energy systems]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:safety_circular_12-2017-safety-of-lithium-ion-battery-devices.pdf|Safety Circular 12 - Safety of lithium ion battery devices]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:safety_circular_11_2017-use_of_a_guide_when_reversing_dfes_vehicles.pdf|Safety Circular 11 - Use of a guide when reversing DFES vehicles]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:operational_circular_83-2017-reporting-of-fire-origin-and_-cause.pdf|Operational Circular 83 - Reporting of fire origin and cause]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:general_circular_123_2017_heat_related_illness_education.pdf|General Circular 123 - Heat related illness education]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:general_circular_122_2017_-_wellness_critical_incident_responses_process.pdf|General Circular 122 - Wellness critical incident responses process]] ==== Mundaring Fire School ==== No updates. ===== Administration ===== ==== Santa Lolly Run ==== The date for the Santa Lolly Run has been set as the morning of Sunday December the 24th. Packing of the lolly bags will be completed on Saturday the 23rd. Anyone interested in assisting on either of these days should contact [[mailto:President@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]]. ==== Christmas Function - 29th December==== Brigade members and their families are invited to the Christmas Function at the station, 6pm Friday the 29th of December. Meat, beer, wine and soft drinks are provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share. RSVP to [[mailto:Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Michelle]] by the 24th, including numbers attending, and whether you're bringing salad or dessert. ===== Weekly Calendar ===== * Saturday 9th December: Training - Radio Operations ===== News ===== * AVBFB: [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=e5440071bc&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=0a2a8ebb73|Newsletter 1/12/2017]] * DFES: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr1aIzRCC9o|Youtube: Comcen - School 1 Graduates]] * DFES: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc6XQiXN8gU|Youtube: Can we fit?]] * BoM: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YpFBDT-Zfs&t=0s|Youtube: Climate and Water Outlook, December 2017 - February 2018]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink|}}