Weekly Newsletter - 13th February 2019
Operations
Roster
This Week
Date: 9th February - 16th February
- First Call: Crew D
- Second Call: Crew B
Next Week
Date: 16th February - 23rd February
- First Call: Crew A
- Second Call: Crew D
Incidents
8th February - Vehicle Fire
Turned out with Mundaring VFRS and Parkerville BFB to report of a vehicle fire on Mundaring Weir Road. Fire had spread into nearby bush, with potential to escalate into neighbouring state forest. Fire was contained due to calm winds. Regular patrols from P&WS, Mundaring VFRS and Sawyers Valley BFB ensured there was no re-ignition.
Attended by Adrian, Dave R., Dave W., Keith, Michelle, Nick, and Paul. Follow up patrols by Danika and Kath. Station assistance from Warren.
Announcements
Update from Operational Fleet Project
The Operation Fleet Project have provided a pamphlet updating the status of the project. The pamphlet is attached.
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
Blue Sky Festival - 17th March
Sawyers Valley are teaming up with Darling Range, Mt Helena, Parkerville, and Stoneville brigades to run an information stand at the the Blue Sky Festival. The festival will be held in Mundaring, on the 17th of March, and covers a range of environmental and sustainability issues in the Mundaring Hills.
Volunteers are requested to help with the information stand; talking to the general public about bushfire safety, prescribed burning and, most importantly, joining their local volunteer bushfire brigade. If you are interested in assisting with this event please contact Adrian or Michelle.
Annual Street Appeal, 17th May
The Annual Street Appeal will be held on the 17th of May at the Murray Street Mall. This is a popular event which provides opportunities for both fund-raising opportunity and raising awareness within the community.
Members interested in participating should contact Michelle.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 16th: Training - Operating from road-side.
