Weekly Newsletter - 8th September 2021
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 11th September - 17th September
- First Call: Crew C
- Second Call: Crew B
Incidents
Bushfire, Horton Rd, 7th Sept
Called to assist Chidlow at a pair of fires near Horton Rd along Great Southern Highway. The fire was initially knocked down by the Captain from Inkpen, using a farm unit. Blacked out the area and contained with rake-hoe breaks.
Attended by Adrian, Dave R., Dave S., John R., and Michelle.
Pre-Season Preparation
Last night's fire served as an early reminder to that we should be getting ready for the coming fire season. Now is a good time to check your own preparations. Some suggestions include:
- Helmet torch - new batteries;
- Pocket pen - check if dry and replace;
- PPE under-clothes (shorts, shirt, socks, and jocks) - easily accessible;
- BART availability;
- Noting daily Fire Danger Rating.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
The latest training calendar fro the Mundaring Fire School is attached.
Administration
Anniversary Lunch – Saturday, 25/9/2021
Attached is an invitation and menu to attend an anniversary lunch, which will be held at the Parkerville Tavern on Saturday 25th September. Can members please RSVP their attendance (or non-attendance) together with menu selections to Vicki now.
A Bit More History
In 1982 the Austin was overhauled and refitted with a new tank, hose reels and pump. She remained in service at Sawyers Valley until 1984, then loaned to the North Mt Helena Brigade until finally retiring from service in 1989.
In 2008, after nearly 20 years of being ‘stored’ behind a shed, the Austin was returned to the Sawyers Valley Brigade. Charles Heinrich the Brigade President, approached Westrac and the Austin restoration project commenced, courtesy of the Westrac apprentice group.
In 2014, in time for the opening of the Ashstead Street Fire Station, the Austin was handed back to the Brigade fully restored and in 2017 she was once again licensed as a fire tender.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday : Training - Skills Refresher, 09:30 at the Station
- Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C
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