Weekly Newsletter - 6th December

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Date: 2nd December - 9th December

• First Call: Crew B
• Second Call: Crew A

Date: 9th December - 16th December

• First Call: Crew C
• Second Call: Crew

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.

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.

Small mulch fire in median strip, attended by Mundaring Fire Protection Officer. Stood-down before able to turn out.

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.

DFES: Don't Let Heat Stress Bring You Down

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