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newsletters:20180516 [2018/05/16 08:56] Adrian Woodleynewsletters:20180516 [2020/11/11 12:56] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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 ==== Incidents ==== ==== Incidents ====
  
-=== Burn Re-ignition  - 15th May ===+=== Burn Re-ignition - 15th May === 
 Turned out with Mundaring VFRS to a reported fire in Stephenson St, Sawyers Valley. Fire was behind properties, near the power sub-station. Established as a re-ignition from local resident's burn in days prior. Attended by Andy and Keith. Turned out with Mundaring VFRS to a reported fire in Stephenson St, Sawyers Valley. Fire was behind properties, near the power sub-station. Established as a re-ignition from local resident's burn in days prior. Attended by Andy and Keith.
  
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 === Extension of Restricted Burning Period === === Extension of Restricted Burning Period ===
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 Pursuant to Section 17 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 and due to seasonal conditions, the RESTRICTED BURNING TIMES for the Shire of Mundaring have been extended for fourteen (14) days from midnight on the 31st of MAY 2018 until midnight on the 14th of JUNE 2018 inclusive. Pursuant to Section 17 of the Bush Fires Act 1954 and due to seasonal conditions, the RESTRICTED BURNING TIMES for the Shire of Mundaring have been extended for fourteen (14) days from midnight on the 31st of MAY 2018 until midnight on the 14th of JUNE 2018 inclusive.
  
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 ==== Circulars and SOPs ==== ==== Circulars and SOPs ====
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 +  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:general_circular_46_2018-call-for-dfes-staff-to-apply.pdf|DFES General Circular 46/2018 - AFAC 2018 Early Bird Registrations are now open]]
  
 DFES wishes to remind crews about [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:operational_circular_09_2018-public-information-initial-release-of-an-advice-warning.pdf|Operational Circular 09/2018 - Public Information - Initial Release of an Advice Warning]]. DFES wishes to remind crews about [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:operational_circular_09_2018-public-information-initial-release-of-an-advice-warning.pdf|Operational Circular 09/2018 - Public Information - Initial Release of an Advice Warning]].
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   * Committee of Management (three ordinary brigade members are required in addition to the President, Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer)   * Committee of Management (three ordinary brigade members are required in addition to the President, Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer)
  
-[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:office_bearer_and_award_nominationagm_2018.pdf|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. +[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:office_bearer_and_award_nominationagm_2018.pdf|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|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. 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.
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 The more members we have attending the street appeal, the greater our share of the takings will be. The more members we have attending the street appeal, the greater our share of the takings will be.
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 +Instructions for attendees are [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:bfb_2018_street_appeal_letter.pdf|attached]].
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 +==== Shire of Mundaring Step into Volunteering ====
 +The Shire of Mundaring, in conjunction with the City of Swan, is holding a Step into Volunteering information session, on Monday the 21st of May. The session will cover:
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 + The benefits of volunteering
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 +  * The volunteering opportunities available
 +  * Identifying the skills that you have to contribute to volunteering
 +  * Rights and responsibilities of volunteers
 +  * How to find the right volunteering position
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 +Representatives from Rotary Club of Mundaring, Girl Guides WA, Ed Connect and Darling Range Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade will attend to talk about the volunteer roles they currently have available.
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 +If you know of anyone interested in becoming a volunteer, not just with the Bush Fire Service, please forward them this information and direct them to the information session.
  
 ===== Weekly Calendar ===== ===== Weekly Calendar =====