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| A recent story by the ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt described a 2020 incident involving farmer and bushfire volunteer Frank Clune. Frank attended a grass fire, but neglected to don his PPE - in particular his trousers and jacket. Unfortunately he ended up on the wrong side of the fire, and was forced to run through the flames to reach burnt ground, sustaining serious burns to 35% of his body. Frank is still undergoing skin grafts, and will needed to wear pressure bandages for at least 18 months following the accident. | A recent story by the ABC Midwest and Wheatbelt described a 2020 incident involving farmer and bushfire volunteer Frank Clune. Frank attended a grass fire, but neglected to don his PPE - in particular his trousers and jacket. Unfortunately he ended up on the wrong side of the fire, and was forced to run through the flames to reach burnt ground, sustaining serious burns to 35% of his body. Frank is still undergoing skin grafts, and will needed to wear pressure bandages for at least 18 months following the accident. | ||
| - | This story presents a stark reminder that the wearing of PPE is not negotiable. From the time you turn out to an incident, until you return to station you __must__ wear all relevant PPE. The only allowable exception is at a Forward Control Point or designated rest area. If you see a member of our team not wearing their PPE either remind them or alert the Crew Leader. If you have any concerns with any of your PPE, please speak to [[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Keith]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]]. The seriousness of this requirement cannot be overstated, and any deliberate breaches dealt with accordingly. | + | This story presents a stark reminder that the wearing of PPE is not negotiable. From the time you turn out to an incident, until you return to station you __must__ |
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| + | The seriousness of this requirement cannot be overstated, and any deliberate breaches dealt with accordingly. | ||
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