Weekly Newsletter - 17th July

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Date: 13th July - 20th July

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

Date: 20th July - 27th July

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

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A hazard reduction burn at Bambrook St was undertaken last weekend, and finalised yesterday, with an excellent result achieved.

The burn was attended by Ben M., Dave W., Elton, John R., Kath, Keith, Murray, Nick T., and Warren.

Many thanks to Warren for organising and coordinating this burn.

The Chief Bushfire Control Officer for the Shire of Mundaring, Jamie O'Neill, is currently on secondment to the Kimberly, assisting with their fire season. Dan Heptinstall will be acting in his place.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

Registration is currently open for delegates to the 2019 WAFES Conference. Two delegates from each BGU (Brigade) are invited to nominate to attend the conference, and must be endorsed by the BGU Leader (Captain). Registrations close Monday the 26th of August.

If you are interested in attending the WAFES Conference on behalf of our Brigade, please contact Adrian.

The conference will run from Friday the 6th of September to Sunday the 8th of September.

More information can be found at https://www.wafesconference.com.au/

A team for the City to Surf has now been registered. Interested members are encouraged to sign-up and participate in this fantastic team event.

Date: Sunday 25th August 2018
Start time: 8:10am
Dress: Full PPE (trainers not boots)
Distance: 12km
Speed: Walk

The registration fee is $55 per person.

This will be a family event, so anyone is welcome to join in.

You can register for the Sawyers Valley team at https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=32941&G=95048

The Brigade will also be raising money as part of this event, with the Black Dog Institute receiving the donations.

• Saturday 20th: Training - Pump Operations and Drafting