Weekly Newsletter - 17th October 2018

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Date: 13th October - 20th October

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

Date: 20th October - 27th October

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

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DFES have release the Strategic Intelligence Outlook for October to December 2018. This is a new initiative from DFES and provides an overview for expected conditions over this period, covering bushfire, cyclones and flooding. It is intended that Strategic Intelligence Outlooks will be released quarterly. The purpose of this SIO is to provide an analysis of DFES hazards and their impact on the community of Western Australia during the period from October to December 2018.

The DFES 2017-18 Annual Report is now available on the DFES website. This report details the activities and operations of the Department over the past financial year.

There are only three weeks remaining before the annual Skills Refresher must be completed by all operational members. The completion of the Skills Refresher is a Shire of Mundaring Bushfire Directive, and a requirement for being able to attend bush-fires over the coming season. Several members have already completed their Skills Refresher for the year, however some are yet to start it. If you are unsure how much you have completed, contact Rob, who has an up-to-date list of the Brigade's progress.

A special Skills Refresher Breakfast is being held on Saturday the 20th of October to provide enticement and opportunity for any members yet to complete their refresher. Breakfast will be served 10:00am to 11:00am. Demonstrations/assessments will be held at the following time slots;

• 9:30am - LACES, Map reading, comms, etc
• 10:30am - drafting (light tanker & 1.4)
• 11:30am - burn over drill
• 12:30pm - stand pipe, pump/hose/foam use.

Please make an effort to complete this important safety initiative prior to the cut-off on the 1st of November. Any questions, please contact Rob or Adrian.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

The Brigade Annual Dinner Lunch will be held on October the 27th, at the Wild Goose in Gidgegannup. All Brigade members and their families are invited. Lunch, bear, wine, and soft drinks will be provided.

• Saturday 20th - Training: Big Skills Refresher Breakfast

• AVBFB Newsletter: 15th October 2018