Weekly Newsletter - 9th May 2018

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Date: 5th May - 12th May

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

Date: 12th May - 19th May

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

Called to attend a fire in Lion Road, shortly after the completion of Saturday morning Training. Fire origin was undetermined. Assisted with mop-up by Mt Helena Light Tanker. Attended by Andy, Dave S., Dave W., and Keith, with Ben M. observing.

Assisted Mundaring VFRS at an escaped burn early Sunday morning. Fire was quickly contained, largely do to prevailing weather. Attended by Dave R., John L., Michelle, Murray, and Warren.

Congratulations to our two newest members, Ben and Bruce. Both have been accepted as members at a brigade meeting, and have received their DFES ID numbers, enabling them to start the required training. Please make them both feel welcome into our brigade and support them as they start their bushfire fighting journeys.

Burns are planned for Thursday 10th during the day, and either Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th. The weekend burn will depend upon the weather conditions, as the predicted warmer weather may preclude burning.

Please contact Adrian or John if you are interested and available.

The Mundaring Fire Fighter School is organising training to assist members in obtaining their Medium Rigid class drivers license. Places are limited to two members per brigade. Interested in members should contact Adrian or Rob.

The Brigade is able to conduct driver training in the 1.4 for all members who have a C or LR license. Training does not require a learner's permit, however drivers must be supervised by someone who has held a MR or higher license for more than four years. Again, coordination of this will be through Adrian and Rob.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

WAERN basic and Advanced (19 May 2018) has little interest and will be cancelled if the required numbers to run the course are not met. Please register via eAcademy.

There are only a few days left to register your interest in the Shawsett Operational Driver Training courses. Completion of this training is a prerequisite to being able to dive the appliances Emergency Road Conditions (ie lights and sirens). Please contact Adrian or Rob if you wish to participate.

The Annual General Meeting for Sawyers Valley Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (Inc.) will be held on the 28th of May, at the Sawyers Valley Fire Station (12 Ashstead St, Sawyers Valley). The AGM will commence at 19:30, and will be preceded by a short general meeting at 19:00.

All elected positions will be declared vacant at the start of the AGM. Nominations are now called for the following positions, with all eligible members encouraged to apply:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Captain (appointment is subject to the approval of the Shire of Mundaring)
• Brigade Training Officer
• Brigade Lieutenants
• Equipment Officer
• Committee of Management (three ordinary brigade members are required in addition to the President, Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer)

Attached is the officer bearer nomination form. Members wishing to nominate for a position are asked to complete the attached form and email completed forms to mailto:secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au. Nominations should include a brief statement of experience / qualifications etc. Officer bearer nominations with accompanying documentation will be emailed to Brigade members for consideration. Once nominations close (Thursday 24th of May) a full list of candidates will be emailed to members. Should there be more than one nomination for a position a secret ballot will be conducted at the AGM.

Members should also consider nominations for the “Outstanding Services” (Keith Woodley Trophy) and “Marks Melting Moments” awards. Completed nominations can be placed in the ballot box located next to the attendance log at the station. Nominations close Thursday 24/5/2018. In addition to these awards, there is the” Best New Member” (Les Ryan Trophy) and “Equipment Officers” awards. These awards are chosen by the Captain and 1st Lieutenant, and the Equipment Officer respectively.

The brigade is hosting a sundowner on Friday the 18th of May. Starts at 18:00 - drop in on your way home from work (or after your shift at the Annual Street Appeal!). BYO everything. Friends and family most welcome.

The Annual Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Street Appeal is on Friday the 18th of May. This has been a fantastic fund-raising activity for the brigade, and a great way of meeting volunteers from other brigades across the Bush Fire Service. Please indicate your interest in attending by emailing Michelle, or fill out the sign-up sheet in the station. The appeal will run from 07:00 until 18:00, and is centred around the Hay Street and Murray Street Malls. Organisers have confirmed that interested members will be able to register on the day.

The more members we have attending the street appeal, the greater our share of the takings will be.

• Thursday 10th: Hazard Reduction Burn
• Saturday 12th: Training - Crew Leader
• Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th: Hazard Reduction Burn