Weekly Newsletter - 7th February 2018

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Date: 3rd February - 10th February

• First Call: Crew C
• Second Call: Crew B

Date: 10th February - 17th February

• First Call: Crew D
• Second Call: Crew C

Called to a tree, scrub, grass fire in Coolgardie St, Mundaring. Fire was started by a fallen power line, brought down by strong wings. The fire was extinguished by a neighbour, prior to brigade arrival. The Light Tanker stayed until Western Power attended, to ensure the area was safe. Attended by Andy, Dave R., John L., Keith, and Warren.

Turned out to a tree, scrub, grass fire in Lemmey Rd, Sawyers Valley. 000 caller reported a loud bang, indicating a power line explosion. Fire was caused by a crow settling in the cross-arm of the power pole, creating a short to earth, and sparking a fire at the base of the pole. Extinguished by a neighbour. Attended by Andy, Dave R., Keith, John L., and Michelle.

A draft training calendar has been produced for the brigade, setting out training activities for the coming year. Training has been selected to align with the annual Skills Fresher, giving everyone an opportunity to demonstrated the required skill as part of the training.

The intention is for the rostered crew to attend the station on their rostered week, completed the vehicle checks and undertake training. This will give the rostered crew and opportunity to ensure the vehicles are prepared for the coming roster period, as well as undertake training as a team. All other members are of course also welcome to attend and participate.

Aligning the training sessions with the roster means that each training topic will be repeated across a four week period. Additionally, specialist topics will be covered on Thursday night training sessions.

The draft training calendar is attached.

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The fund-raiser mentioned in last week's newsletter has been postponed. At this stage it is unclear if it will go ahead at some future date.

Formally known as the Annual Shire BBQ, this event celebrates the efforts of all the volunteer emergency services in the Shire of Mundaring. All members and their families are invited to attend, with all catering (including drinks) provided by the Shire. An annual tug-of-war is held, and whilst Sawyers has not been successful in recent years, this may be our year!

This year the event will be held on Saturday the 10th of March, from 17:00 at the Mundaring Recreation Ground.

Please RSVP to Vicki or Michelle to assist with catering numbers.

• Saturday 10th: Training - Driving and Reversing
• Wednesday 14th: Free Yoga for Fire Fighters, 9:30am Mundaring Hall

• AVBFB: Newsletter 2nd February