Weekly Newsletter - 17th April 2019

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13th April - 20th April

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

Date: 20th April - 27th April

• First Call: Crew B
• Second Call: Crew A

Turned out to report of smoke near Lemmey Rd, Sawyers Valley. Crews were unable to find any sign of fire.

Attended by Keith, Graeme, Michelle, and Warren.

The Mundaring Chief Bush Fire Control Officer has sent notification that the previously extended Prohibited Burning Season has been rescinded. From Friday the 19th, small piles (1mx1m) may be burnt after 18:00, and must be extinguished before midnight. Permits will not yet be issued until further rain is received, however this is anticipated over the coming days.

DFES have announced the availability of training for Bushfire Ready Facilitators, scheduled for the 9th of June.

The course is open to any DFES or Local Government firefighter with a minimum 6 months’ career or volunteer firefighting experience. Priority will be given to new/untrained facilitators, particularly those who are already undertaking community engagement activities, however existing facilitators are also encouraged to attend to refresh their skills and understanding of current Bushfire Ready Program messaging.

Bushfire Ready is a community led program that aims to build community resilience to bushfire. Through the efforts of Bushfire Ready Facilitators, the program encourages and supports local residents to work together to learn about, plan for and prepare their properties for bushfires. These facilitators are specially trained DFES and local government volunteers who work in partnership with community members to increase bushfire understanding and preparedness in their local area.

If you are interested in undertaking the training and becoming a Bushfire Ready Facilitator, please contact Adrian or Rob.

An information sheet and promotional flier are attached.

Applications are now open for people interested in join the DFES Governance Committees. The committees to be formed are:

• People and Culture
• Health and Safety
• Strategic Communications
• Operational Service Delivery

Members may have received an email from DFES containing more information on the committees and how to apply (a copy is attached).

Applications close 16:00 on Monday the 29th of April, 2019.

A Brigade Training Calendar has been developed for the 2019 training season. This calendar covers a wide range of important topics, and aims to prepare our fire fighters for the next fire season. Training sessions are repeated, allowing missed topics to be caught up, as well as alleviating the need to attend the station every Saturday morning.

Please take the time to review the calendar, and try to ensure you attend one of each training topic throughout the coming months.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

The 2019 Annual General Meeting has been called for the 27th of May, from 19:30. The AGM will be preceded by a short general meeting, commencing at 19:00.

The following positions will be appointed:

• President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Committee of Management (four positions)
• Captain (appointment subject to Shire approval)
• First Lieutenant
• Brigade Training Manager
• Equipment Manager

All eligible members are encouraged to nominate for positions they may be interested in. Nominations must be received before Sunday the 25th of April. As per the By-laws, no nominations will be accepted on the night of the AGM, unless a position has not received any nominations prior.

The Brigade is also asked to consider nominations for the Outstanding Service award. Additionally Best New Member, and Equipment Officer's awards will be announced, chosen by the Captain and First Lieutenant, and Equipment Manager.

Nominations forms are attached.

Mundaring VFRS are again organising a local volunteer emergency service members to participate in the ANZAC Day March through Mundaring, 25th of April. The March will depart the intersection of Mann Street and Hartung Lane at 14:15, concluding with the ANZAC Day Service in the Memorial Garding at 15:00.

Members attending are requested to wear either dress uniform or clean PPE.

Please RSVP to Renee at Mundaring VFRS on 0407 903 057.

• Saturday 20th - Training: Offroad Driving

• BOM - Weather Update: Strong cold front to sweep across southern Australia
• BOM - First look at the Climate and Water Outlook for May-July
• ABC News - Beyond the blaze: Behind the scenes of Australia's big fires