Weekly Newsletter - 22nd June 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 25th June - 1st July
- First Call: Crew A
- Second Call: Crew D
Incidents
None
Structure Fire Training - 23rd July
A joint training session has been organised with Mundaring VFRS on Saturday the 23rd of July. This training will cover structure fires, and how Bush Fire Brigades can best integrate and assist V/FRS Brigades. The session will be conducted at the Mundaring VFRS station.
All members are encouraged to attend. More details will be provided closer to the date.
Draft Roster
The first draft of the 2022/2023 roster is attached. The roster forms the basis for training and vehicle check responsibilities, as well availability for incident turn-out.
Please review the roster and provide any feedback to Adrian.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
Bendigo Community Raffle
Many thanks to those members who have already taken tickets. I do have a couple of spare books available so please contact Vicki on 0407 831 315 or secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au if you would like a book of tickets.
Thursday Work Group
The TWG recommences on June 9th. If you are handy and can spare a couple of hours to help with equipment or station maintenance we would appreciate your assistance. Morning, afternoon teas and lunch are provided and we generally start off at around 1000 hours. Please contact Vicki on 0407 831 315 or secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au for more information.
Mundaring Fire School – Potential Grant Recipient
The MFS has been shortlisted for a P&N grant up to $2000 and if successful, intends to use the grant to purchase equipment required to practice burnover drills. P&N customers can vote to select the successful nominees. It would be appreciated, that if any of our members are P&N bank customers, or know someone who is, to consider voting for the Mundaring Fire School. If requested to supply a mobile number Rod Teale, the MFS Secretary has advised that we can use his mobile 0439 578 443.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 25th June : Training - Initial Control at Wildfires, 09:30 at the Station
- Monday 27th June : General Brigade Meeting, 19:30 at the Station
- Tuesday 28th June : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A
