Weekly Newsletter - 2nd February 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 5th February - 11th
- First Call: Crew A
- Second Call: Crew D
Incidents
Avon Valley / Moodyne Fire, 29th - 30th January
Late night request for assistance at a fire started by dry lightening in the Avon Valley National Park. Fire was burning within extensive UXO area and required burning out to existing breaks to make safe. Burning operations took the fire from 60ha to over 1000ha.
Second shift deployed, but were stood down shortly after turning out.
Attended by: Adam, Adrian, Dave R., Dave S., Dave Wh, Denise, and Shane.
Burn Re-ignition, Chidlow Road, Sawyers Valley, 1st February
Called to report of fire near Chidlow Rd in Sawyers Valley. Made contact with DBCA PaWS and established the fire was within a previous burn area. Left with PaWS. Assisted by Mt Helena BFB and Wooroloo BFB.
Attended by: Adam, Adrian, Colin, Dave R., Denise, Michelle, and Shane.
COVID-19 Booster Vaccination Requirements
Owing to changes in the eligibility bot booster vaccines from 120 days to 90 days, a number of members are now potentially overdue for their booster vaccine. The Chief Health Officer of WA has directed all emergency service works, including volunteers, to have received a booster vaccine and update the vaccine register within 28 days of becoming eligible.
You can determine your eligibility for the booster by visiting https://rollup.wa.gov.au/
If you have any questions please contact Adrian.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
SoM Annual Volunteer Family Event
This year’s Event will be held at Harry Riseborough Oval, Hartung Street Mundaring on Saturday 12th March 2022 commencing at 1700 hours, and is open to all volunteers and their families.
The format will be along similar lines as previous years with the tug-of-war between Brigades, State Emergency Service and all other challengers for the Fire & Emergency Services trophy. At the completion of the games there will be a presentation of Life Membership Awards, followed by the evening meal.
The catering for the event will be handled by WA Spit Roast, who will supply all the meat, salads, bread, desserts, condiments, cutlery and plates. Beer, wine and soft drink will be supplied. Please note there will be no charge.
A Bouncy Castle has been hired and a DJ will be providing the music. For your own comfort, it is suggested to bring along chairs or picnic rugs.
If you and your family would like to attend, please contact Vicki on 0407 831 315 by Sunday 20th February. Anyone interested in the tug-of-war, please also contact Vicki.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 5th: Training - Initial Control at Wildfires, 09:30 at the Station
- Tuesday 8th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A
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