Weekly Newsletter - 18th March 2020

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Date: 14th March - 20th March

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

Turned out to report of smoke near Stonehouse Loop. Resident burning cardboard. Light Tanker stood down before arrival.

Attended by Ben M., Elton, Keith, and Murray

As has been previously reported, due to the on-going response to the COVID-19 pandemic non-essential Brigade activities have been suspended. This includes meetings, training, and social events.

DFES and the Mundaring Firefighter School have cancelled all scheduled courses indefinitely.

Normal Brigade response to emergency calls remains in place, with a focus on the rostered team responding.

Members are requested to avoid attending the station, and to follow strict hygiene protocols when at the station or attending incidents. The Shire have requested that no more than three personnel complete the Saturday morning sched and vehicle checks.

Please keep your team leader and Captain updated with any changes to your personal circumstance, including illness, imposed quarantine, or heightened risk from COVID-19.

Provisions for conducting the next Brigade meeting electronically are being explored, and any arrangements communicated ahead of time.

If you have any questions please contact Adrian or Ben.

No updates.

All training suspended until further notice.

• Saturday 21st: No training. Sched attended by Team 1, Crew A.

• AVBFB Newsletter - 10th March 2020