Weekly Newsletter - 29th July 2020

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Date: 1st August - 7th August

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

Called to report of a scrub fire near Chidlow Road in Sawyers Valley late on Saturday evening. Found 100sqm fire along side the power line track, thought to be deliberately lit. Assisted Chidlow with mopping up.

Congratulations to John Re and Sarah for attending their first incident!

Attended by Adrian, Elton, John Re, and Sarah.

The Light Tanker visited Technifire this week to have a new fuel tank fitted to the pump. The modification moves the tank to behind the hose-reel, increasing the size of the tank and in theory removing the need for fire-ground refuelling. The tank incorporates a fuel gauge, and a low fuel cut-off; the latter preventing the system from running dry. Moving the tank behind the hose-reel also places it on the same of the truck as the diesel filler, hopefully making re-fuelling at a servo easier.

If you have any questions regarding the new fuel tank arrangements please contact Keith or Adrian.

The Brigade is required nominate members to be appointed as Permit Issuing Fire Control Officers. These officers have the responsibility of issuing permits to burn during the Restricted Burning Period within the Shire of Mundaring. Expressions of Interest are sought for suitably experienced and qualified members to nominate for this important position.

If you are interested, please contact Adrian by Friday the 14th of August.

Attached is the 2020 Reaffirmation Form. This form provides an opportunity for our members to update their details with the Brigade. Information collected in this form will be used to inform our operational response,as well as compile the Brigade's entry in the Shire of Mundaring Emergency Services Directory.

Completed forms should be returned no later than Wednesday the 26th of August. Print-outs of the form will also be available at the station, next to the sign-in book. The form can also be completed electronically and returned to Vicki via email.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Adrian or Warren.

No updates.

The latest training calendar from the Mundaring Fire School is attached.

The Brigade Annual General Meeting was held on Monday the 26th of July. Many thanks to Jen, Lorna, Michelle, and Vicki for arranging the evening, and to Ian, Mundaring DCBFCO, for acting as officiating as Returning Officer.

The following Service Medals were received:

• 5 Years
  • Dave S
  • Elton
  • Vicki
• 10 Years
  • Graeme
  • Patrick
• 15 Years
  • Adrian
  • Kath

Brigade awards:

• Les Ryan Trophy for Best New Member: Dave We
• Keith Woodley Trophy for Outstanding Service: Dave Wh and Vicki
• Equipment Manager's Award: John L

Office Bearers elected:

• Chairperson: Warren
• Secretary: Vicki
• Treasurer: Jen
• Equipment Manager: Keith
• Training Manager: Ben M.
• Committee of Management:
  • Dave S
  • Dave Wh
  • Rob
  • Sarah
• Captain: Adrian
• First Lieutenant: Elton

Special thanks goes to the outgoing office bearers for their service; Ben R., Michelle, Rob, and Graeme.

• Saturday 1st August - Training: Skills Refresher

• ABC News: Anatomy of a 'mega-blaze' (recommended watching)
• Wired: The Terrible Consequences of Australia's Uber-Bushfires
• SMH: Bushfire Royal Commission extended into October
• ABC News: 3 billion animals killed or diplaced in Black Summer bushfires, study estimates