Weekly Newsletter - 24th October 2018

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Operations

Roster

This Week

Date: 20th October - 27th October

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

Next Week

Date: 27th October - 3rd November

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

Incidents

None

Announcements

Burns Planned

The following Brigade and Shire burns are planned for the coming week:

  • Sunday 28th: Brigade burn (location to be determined)
  • Monday 29th: Shire burn, Glen Forrest
  • Tuesday 30th: Shire burn, Sawyers Valley

If you are interested in attending any of these burns, please contact Adrian.

Circulars and SOPs

No updates.

Mundaring Fire School

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

Of particular note is the Initial Control at Wildfires course, scheduled for the 17th of November. This is an excellent course, and highly recommended for any members interested in progressing through to Crew Leader and beyond.

Administration

RediPlan Information Session

Parkerville Brigade are hosting the Red Cross which will be presenting an information session on Emergency Preparedness, on Tuesday the 30th of October at the Mundaring Christian College, Parkerville Campus. Register your interest by calling 0225 1929 or emailing wapreparedness@redcross.org.au.

A flyer for the information session is attached.

Local Government Act Review

The State Government is undertaking a major review of the Local Government Act, aimed at strengthening the capacity of local governments in Western Australia to deliver for their community. The stated vision is for local government to be agile, smart, and inclusive.

Recently released discussion papers address community engagement, increasing participation and public confidence in local government elections, and the ways local government raise revenue, including rates. As part of the review the government want to hear from local governments and the community.

The public submission period is now open and closes on 31 March 2019.

A community forum is currently organised for the Mundaring Community on Tuesday, 4th December 2018 at 6pm – 8pm at the Shire of Mundaring Administration Building (Civic Reception Room). More details available on the attached flyer.

Weekly Calendar

  • Saturday 27th - Training: Burn Preparation
  • Saturday 27th - Annual Dinner Lunch, Wild Goose in Gidgegannup
  • Sunday 28th - Burn (location to be determined)
  • Monday 29th - Monthly Brigade Meeting: 19:30 at Ashtead St Station
  • Tuesday 30th - Red Cross RediPlan Information Session: 18:30 at Mundaring Christian College Parkerville Campus

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