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newsletters:20210210 [2021/02/10 16:46] – Adrian Woodleynewsletters:20210210 [2021/02/10 16:55] (current) – Adrian Woodley
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 [[newsletters:20210210|Online copy]] [[newsletters:20210210|Online copy]]
 ===== Operations ===== ===== Operations =====
 +==== Roster ====
  
 === Starting Saturday === === Starting Saturday ===
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 This fire is the most significant event the Brigade has seen since the 2013 Stoneville, Parkerville, Mt Helena fire. A situation update and short debrief was conducted on Saturday the 6th, however an in-depth debrief will be conducted at a future date. This fire is the most significant event the Brigade has seen since the 2013 Stoneville, Parkerville, Mt Helena fire. A situation update and short debrief was conducted on Saturday the 6th, however an in-depth debrief will be conducted at a future date.
  
-==== Announcements ==== +==== Critical Incident Response ====
-=== Critical Incident Response ===+
 For many members of the Brigade, last week's fire will be the most intense and stressful fire they have attended. It is important that all members should stay aware of how they are coping following this incident, and seek assistance if they are in any way concerned. Members should also keep an eye on one another, and offer assistance where appropriate. For many members of the Brigade, last week's fire will be the most intense and stressful fire they have attended. It is important that all members should stay aware of how they are coping following this incident, and seek assistance if they are in any way concerned. Members should also keep an eye on one another, and offer assistance where appropriate.
  
 DFES provides access to the following counselling services: DFES provides access to the following counselling services:
  
-== PeopleSense == +  * PeopleSense 
-Phone: 9388 9000 / 1300 307 912 +    * Phone: 9388 9000 / 1300 307 912 
-Website: [[http://www.peoplesense.com.au/]] +    * Website: [[http://www.peoplesense.com.au/]] 
- +  * Martinovich Psychological Services 
-== Martinovich Psychological Services== +    * Phone: 
-Phone: +      * Fremantle office: 9433 6559 
-  * Fremantle office: 9433 6559 +      * Rockingham office: 9527 6599 
-  * Rockingham office: 9527 6599 +      * Dunsborough office: 9750 5356 
-  * Dunsborough office: 9750 5356 +    * Website: [[https://www.martinovichpsychologicalservices.com/]]
-Website: [[https://www.martinovichpsychologicalservices.com/]]+
  
 The Shire of Mundaring also provides access to an Employee/Volunteer Assistance Program: The Shire of Mundaring also provides access to an Employee/Volunteer Assistance Program:
  
-== Relationships Australia == +  * Relationships Australia 
-Phone: 1300 364 277 +    * Phone: 1300 364 277 
-Website: [[https://www.relationshipswa.org.au/]]+    * Website: [[https://www.relationshipswa.org.au/]]
  
 Lastly general community mental health services are also available: Lastly general community mental health services are also available:
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     * Phone: 1800 022 222     * Phone: 1800 022 222
  
-=== Crew Leader Appointment Process ===+Signs to watch out for include: 
 +  * Changes in sleeping and/or eating patterns; 
 +  * Seeming tired and irritable; 
 +  * Constant worrying; 
 +  * Muscle tension or restlessness; 
 +  * Difficulty concentration or making decisions; 
 +  * Loss of interest in things that you used to enjoy; 
 +  * Feelings of anger, sadness or frustration; 
 +  * Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness or guilt. 
 + 
 +More information and support can be found on the [[https://volunteerhub.dfes.wa.gov.au/home/support/mental-health-and-wellness|Mental Health and Wellness]] page of the DFES Volunteer Hub. 
 + 
 +==== Crew Leader Appointment Process ====
 Over the past week there has been much discussion within the Brigade on the appointment of Crew Leaders. The availability of Crew Leaders can become a critical issue for the allocation of rosters during a prolonged incident. The following information provides details of the process for appointing new Crew Leaders, as well as some context for how crews may be deployed without an available Crew Leader. Over the past week there has been much discussion within the Brigade on the appointment of Crew Leaders. The availability of Crew Leaders can become a critical issue for the allocation of rosters during a prolonged incident. The following information provides details of the process for appointing new Crew Leaders, as well as some context for how crews may be deployed without an available Crew Leader.
  
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 The process for appointment to Crew Leader is: The process for appointment to Crew Leader is:
  
-  1. Identification as potential Crew Leader; +  - Identification as potential Crew Leader; 
-  2. Successful completion of required courses; +  - Successful completion of required courses; 
-  3. successful completion of incidents/shifts in a Crew Leader role, with feedback provided; +  - successful completion of incidents/shifts in a Crew Leader role, with feedback provided; 
-  4. Proposal to, and acceptance by the Operations Committee.+  - Proposal to, and acceptance by the Operations Committee.
  
 The rank of Crew Leader conveys a level of authority and responsibility within the Brigade; Fire Fighters are expected to follow the direction of a Crew Leader, and should trust Crew Leaders to make decisions that will keep them safe and are in line with the required SOPs. Promoting members prematurely can weaken this chain of command; ie a crew with two or more Crew Leaders may be unsure who is ultimately in charge of the crew which could lead to conflict and confusion. The rank of Crew Leader conveys a level of authority and responsibility within the Brigade; Fire Fighters are expected to follow the direction of a Crew Leader, and should trust Crew Leaders to make decisions that will keep them safe and are in line with the required SOPs. Promoting members prematurely can weaken this chain of command; ie a crew with two or more Crew Leaders may be unsure who is ultimately in charge of the crew which could lead to conflict and confusion.
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 If you have any questions regarding the Crew Leader appointment process, or are interested in taking on the role in the future, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[LT1@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Elton]]. If you have any questions regarding the Crew Leader appointment process, or are interested in taking on the role in the future, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[LT1@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Elton]].
  
-==== Circulars and SOPs ====+==== Updates ==== 
 + 
 +=== Circulars and SOPs ===
  
   * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:koolinup_esc_project_update_-_february_2021.pdf|Koolingup Emergency Services Centre - February 2021 Update]]   * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:koolinup_esc_project_update_-_february_2021.pdf|Koolingup Emergency Services Centre - February 2021 Update]]
     * Take note of the flagged changes to Emergency Driving Training on page 2.     * Take note of the flagged changes to Emergency Driving Training on page 2.
  
-==== Mundaring Fire School ====+=== Mundaring Fire School ===
  
 The current Mundaring Fire School Calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:mfs_course_nominations_2021_-_20210203.pdf|attached]]. The current Mundaring Fire School Calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:mfs_course_nominations_2021_-_20210203.pdf|attached]].