Weekly Newsletter - 2nd October 2019

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Date: 28th September - 5th October

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

Date: 5th October - 12th October

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

Turned out to report of an out of control burn on Houston St. Stood down by Mt Helena before arriving. Attended by Dave R., Michelle, and Warren.

DFES and the Shire of Mundaring have this year put together a Pre-Season Forum.

The forum will be held on Saturday 19th October at the Mundaring Arena, starting at 0900hrs and concluding 1200 hrs and followed by a light lunch.

The presentations will cover:

• Bushfire Investigation - DFES Fire Investigation Unit;
• Statement and evidence gathering - Shire of Mundaring Community Safety;
• Wellness self-care, identifying someone who may not be travelling well - DFES wellness department;
• Weather and the impacts for bushfire behaviour - RFD Bushfire Technical Service;

The forum is open for all Mundaring member of the Bush Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Fire and Rescue Service.

Please RSVP by Friday the 4th of October to Michelle.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is attached.

A Station Open Day is planned for the 2nd of November. This will be an opportunity for local residence to inspect the station, meet our Brigade members, and hopefully take away some valuable information regarding bushfire safety and volunteering.

A large number of activities are being organised for kids; including games, treasure hunts, branch target practise, and photographs. A number of presentations are also planned, covering bushfire safety, home preparation, winter burning, and volunteering.

This open day will be a fantastic opportunity for the Brigade to engage with the local community, and hopefully drive some recruitment. A large amount of assistance will be required to prepare for the day, so if you are interested please contact Adrian.

Current outstanding roles include:

• Distribute fliers to local notice boards and businesses
• Wash and prepare appliances
• Clean and tidy station
• Organise and run Sausage Sizzle
• Photographer for children's photos with the Austin
• Assist with kids activities

If you are able to assist, please contact Adrian or Ben R.

Thank you to all of you have responded to the invitation to the Brigade Annual Lunch to be held at The Wild Goose on Saturday 12th October commencing at 11.30am.

For those of you who haven't responded, it would be appreciated if you could let Jen know by Thursday as to your attendance or not and your menu selection if attending.

For those members who cannot attend, your families are very welcome to attend. Please advise Jen of numbers and meal selection.

We have one book of 10 tickets still available if anyone would be able to sell them. All proceeds from the Raffle remain with the Brigade. This is a very easy fundraiser so if you can assist it would be appreciated.

Raffle ticket books need to be back to Jen by Saturday 19th October.

The Mt Helena Billy Cart Festival is coming up at the end of the month. Sawyers Valley has offered to assist Mt Helena with the emergency management of the event, and we are still seeking volunteers to assist. If you are interested and available, please contact Adrian.

• Saturday 5th - Training: Skills Refresher