Weekly Newsletter - 6th March 2019
Operations
Roster
This Week
Date: 2nd March - 9th March
- First Call: Crew C
- Second Call: Crew B
Next Week
Date: 9th March - 16th March
- First Call: Crew D
- Second Call: Crew C
Incidents
False Alarm, 28th February
Turned out with Mundaring VFRS to report of a rubbish fire in a backyard on Coolgardie St. Mundaring arrived first and determined there was not fire - simply a BBQ being lit in a spirited fashion.
Attended by Ben M., Dave R., Keith, and Warren.
Announcements
Safari Rally Support, 16th March
Sawyers Valley BFB will be providing bush fire support to the Safari Rally, being held Saturday the 16th of March, in the State Forest near Sawyers Valley. Two crews will be required for the day, comprising a morning and afternoon shift.
Whilst many members have volunteered for the morning shift, there are spots available for the afternoon shift. If you are interested in being involved, please contact Adrian.
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.
Administration
Annual Shire Family Event - 9th March
The Annual Shire Family Event for Emergency Service Volunteers will be held on the 9th of March at the Mundaring Recreation Centre. All Brigade members and their families are invited to this free event. Catering is provided by WA Spit Roast, with free drinks available. The evening will include a tug-of-war between brigades and a bouncy castle for the kids. A number of Life Membership awards will also be presented by the Shire.
Members for the Sawyers Valley Tug-of-War Team are being sought!
Blue Sky Festival - 17th March
Sawyers Valley are teaming up with Darling Range, Mt Helena, Stoneveille, and Parkerville 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.
If you are interested in assisting, you can sign-up with here.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 9th: Training - Vehicle Familiarisation
- Saturday 9th: Annual Shire Family Event - from 17:00, Mundaring Recreation Centre
