Weekly Newsletter - 6th April 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 9th April - 15th April
- First Call: Crew B
- Second Call: Crew A
Incidents
None
Training This Week
There will be a slight change to training this week - rather than conducting a training session or briefing via Zoom, a fitness workout has been suggested! The workout selected is a Low Impact Cardio Workout, suitable for beginners and can be undertaken at home without specialised equipment.
Alternatively, those of us seeking more of a challenge can try a 30 Minute HIIT Workout with Weights.
Not only is physical fitness important for fire ground operations and safety, but it is also great for maintaining your physical and mental health.
Guide to Burning Grass Trees
DFES have produced a new information sheet that details how to manage the bushfire hazard and wildlife habitat values of grass trees in a safe and ecologically sustainable manner.
Grass trees are abundant in many areas of Western Australia, and their skirts are highly flammable. Their management is therefore an important consideration in reducing the bushfire hazard. This management however, either through trimming or burning, should consider the impacts on the grass trees themselves and the important habitat and resources they provide to a wide range of native birds, mammals, reptiles and invertebrates.
Several considerations are outlined including: • Igniting grass trees should always be done from the top down, on the downwind side, using a single ignition point. • Burning grass tree skirts too frequently, or too intensely, can result in negative impacts on native fauna and ecosystems.
The guide is available from the DFES Website, and has been attached to this newsletter.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
The latest training calendar from the Mundaring Fire School is attached.
Administration
Life Membership Nominations
The following is an extract from the SVVBFB By-Laws which relates to the criteria and nomination process for Life Membership of the Association –
By-Law 8 – “Life membership of the Association may be granted by the Association to any person as an honour in recognition of outstanding service to the Brigade. (1) Nominations for life membership shall be made, through the committee, to an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting and the granting of life membership shall be by a majority vote of voting members. (2) Nominations for life membership shall be made to the committee for consideration at least 6 weeks before the AGM or Special General Meeting. Such nominations shall include a suitable citation of achievements and record of membership supporting the nomination. (3) To be eligible for life membership the committee must be satisfied that the member has given outstanding service to the Brigade activities and has served as an active member of the Association for a minimum of 10 years. (4) If not satisfied that life membership be granted the committee shall notify the nominator of the reasons for the decision and the application shall lapse.”
As the Brigade Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday 30th May 2022, and in accordance with the Association By-Laws, members are asked to email nominations for Life Membership to secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au by Saturday, 16th April 2022.
Should you require any further information, please contact Vicki or phone 0407 831 315.
Media Policy
The attached draft Media Policy was tabled at the March General Meeting and incorporates the changes as discussed at the February General Meeting. It should be noted that the changes in no way alter the intent of the Policy and were only minor abbreviation and grammatical changes. Members are asked to review the draft policy and forward any comments to secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au by Thursday, 21st April 2022. It is anticipated that the Media Policy will be tabled at the April General Meeting for adoption.
Weekly Calendar
- Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B
