Weekly Newsletter - 13th April 2022

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Operations

Roster

Starting Saturday

Date: 16th April - 22nd April

  • First Call: Crew C
  • Second Call: Crew B

Incidents

None

COVID-19 Precautions Update

With the end of the Bushfire High Threat Period, combined with changes to the Health Department recommendations, the COVID-19 precautions have been reassessed. From today (Wednesday the 13th of April), the following precautions will be observed:

  1. P2/N95 masks continue to be worn in vehicles and at incidents. The only exception to this is if a higher level of respiratory protection is being worn (e.g. full face mask or half face mask). Surgical style or fabric masks can still be worn in station;
  2. Continue to wipe down all touch points after use and ensure good hygiene practises are taking place;
  3. Social distancing - ensure personnel on station comply to the 2sqm rule;
  4. Maintain maximum of 4 personnel in heavy appliances unless more crew are required for BA operations;
  5. Anyone who is unwell or has come in contact with anyone with COVID-19 cannot attend station (list of symptoms below); and
  6. Meeting/AGM cannot exceed maximum number of personnel to comply with the Government mandated 2sqm rule.

The Brigade will now begin returning to normal activities, including Saturday morning scheds and training.

Members are asked to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms, and make use of the RATs which have been provided to the Brigade.

The most common symptoms are:

  • fever
  • cough
  • tiredness
  • loss of taste or smell

Less common symptoms include:

  • sore throat
  • headache
  • aches and pains
  • diarrhoea
  • rash, or discolouration of fingers or toes
  • red or irritated eyes

Updates

Circulars and SOPs

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

  • Saturday 16th: Training - Season Debrief and catch-up (possibly breakfast!), 09:30 at the Station
  • Tuesday 19th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C

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