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| You can find out more regarding the DFES response to COVID-19 on the Volunteer Portal; [[https:// | You can find out more regarding the DFES response to COVID-19 on the Volunteer Portal; [[https:// | ||
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| + | ==== PPE Checks ==== | ||
| + | From the Equipment Manager, a reminder to check your PPE ahead of the (rapidly) approaching fire season: | ||
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| + | === Helmet Lamp === | ||
| + | * Check operation | ||
| + | * Fit new batteries (spare batteries in the Briefing Room bench drawer) | ||
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| + | === Helmet, Goggles, and Visor === | ||
| + | * Clean | ||
| + | * Check for good fit | ||
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| + | === Gloves === | ||
| + | * Clean | ||
| + | * Check in good order | ||
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| + | === Respirators (Face Masks) === | ||
| + | * Renew masks that are damaged or suspect | ||
| + | * Clean masks regularly and store in closed (but unsealed) bag | ||
| + | * Fit a new set of cartidges and particulate filters, particularly if old set have been fitted for more than 6 months | ||
| + | * Fit a **record-of-use** label to newly installed cartridges. Mark label with installation date, and record hours of use (charge after 8 hours) | ||
| + | * Fit new particulate filters | ||
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| + | Face masks should be serviced and cleaned at the mask cleaning station(eastern end of engine bay). Cleaning instructions are provided and new parts, including masks, are in the cupboards under the cleaning sinks. | ||
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| + | ==== Bushfire Ready Facilitator - Registrations Now Open ==== | ||
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| + | Registrations are now open for Metro Bushfire Ready Facilitator Training on Sunday 31 October. This training provides a great introduction to community engagement. Participants will learn how to determine the needs of their communities and deliver appropriate engagement to build community resilience to bushfire. This is a repeat of the August training due to popular demand. | ||
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| + | The training will be run across two sessions – a morning session aimed at those who are new to community engagement or the Bushfire Ready program, or would like refresher, and an afternoon session aimed at helping new and existing Facilitators to prepare for the 21/22 Bushfire Preparedness Season. | ||
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| + | **Morning session** | ||
| + | * Bushfire Management in WA (including the concept of Shared Responsibility and how community engagement fits in) | ||
| + | * Community Engagement to influence behaviours | ||
| + | * The Bushfire Ready Program | ||
| + | * The role of a Facilitator | ||
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| + | **Afternoon session** | ||
| + | * Season debrief/ | ||
| + | * Where to find materials and support | ||
| + | * Current bushfire campaign | ||
| + | * Community engagement activities | ||
| + | * Measuring and sharing your successes | ||
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| + | **Pre-requisites** | ||
| + | * Minimum 6 months’ experience as a career or volunteer firefighter | ||
| + | * Bushfire Safety Awareness / Intro to Bush Fire Fighting / Bushfire 1 | ||
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| + | To apply, please follow the nomination instructions [[http:// | ||
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| + | ==== No Training, Saturday 25th September and 2nd of October ==== | ||
| + | There will be no training at the station this Saturday the 25th of September, due to the Annual Lunch being held later that day. | ||
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| + | Training will also be suspended for Saturday the 2nd of October, due to the RUI Exercise. | ||
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| + | Normal training will resume on Saturday the 9th of October. | ||
| ==== Updates ==== | ==== Updates ==== | ||
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| === Mundaring Fire School === | === Mundaring Fire School === | ||
| - | No updates. | + | The latest calendar from the Mundaring Fire School is [[http:// |
| ===== Administration ===== | ===== Administration ===== | ||
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| + | ==== General Meeting, Tuesday 28th of September ==== | ||
| + | Due to the public holiday on Monday, the monthly General Meeting shall be held on Tuesday the 28th of September, starting at 19:30. | ||
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| + | Hope to see you all there. | ||
| ===== Weekly Calendar ===== | ===== Weekly Calendar ===== | ||
| - | * Saturday : Training - ,09:30 at the Station | + | * Saturday : Annual Lunch, 12:00 at the Parkerville Tavern |
| - | * Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew | + | * Tuesday : General Meeting, 19:30 at the Station |
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