Weekly Newsletter - 9th February 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 12th February - 18th February
- First Call: Crew B
- Second Call: Crew A
Incidents
None
Importance of Respirators at Incidents
During the recent Bridgetown fire a timber treatment plant was severely impacted. The plant housed 600T of timber treated with copper chromium arsenate (CCA). Inhalation of CCA smoke and contact with ash can result in arsenic poisoning.
This incident highlights the importance of wearing suitable respirators whenever you are involved in fire fighting activities, including active fire fighting and mopping up. The presence of contaminated fuel, including CCA treated timber and asbestos, may not always be readily identified and all smoke should be treated as potentially toxic.
Members are offered both half-face respirators (3M 6000 Series)) and full-face respirators (Scott Promask, 3M FX FF-400, or 3M Full Face 6000 series). Spares are available on station, and a carried in both appliances. Members may also consider carrying a disposable N95 masks (3M Aura N95) as a last resort option.
If you discover any hazardous or unknown substances burning during an incident (or even a control burn) you should immediately inform your Team Leader and/or the Incident Management Team (Sector Commander, Operations Officer, Incident Controller, etc).
COVID-19 Precautions Update
On Monday the 7th of February the Premier announced that WA would be adopting the “High Case Load Settings” for COVID-19 precautions. These settings change the definition of “close contacts” as well as reduce the minimum period of isolation required following an exposure. Whilst this lessens the risk of the Brigade being severely impacted by a potential exposure, additional precautions will remain in place in and around the station.
- Masks must be worn at all times whilst inside the station or the appliances.
- Where possible training and briefings will be conducted outdoors.
- Meetings shall be held online.
- All attendance at the station must be recorded in the station log. Visitors must check-in using the SafeWA or ServiceWA app.
With most Brigade members now triple vaccinated the risk from infection or illness is reduced. However the implications for the station being listed as an exposure site or a large percentage of the membership being required to isolate for a minimum of seven days are significant.
If you have any questions or concerns 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 12th: Training - Hose Drills, 09:30 at the Station
- Tuesday 15th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B
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