Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Weekly Newsletter - 27th July 2022 ====== [[newsletters:20220727|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === Starting Saturday === Date: 30th July - 5th August * First Call: **Crew B** * Second Call: Crew A ==== Incidents ==== None ==== Joint Training with VFRS - 30th July ==== Training this Saturday will be hosted by Mundaring VFRS, and cover structure fires. The training will involve both a classroom presentation and practical exercise. All members are encouraged to attend this important training event. Members are asked to meet at our station at 09:30, before heading across to Mundaring. Full PPE will be required. ==== Updates ==== === Circulars and SOPs === No updates. === Mundaring Fire School === Kalamunda BFB has a number of available positions on the Advanced Fire Fighter and Crew Leader courses being run on the 6th and 7th of August. If you are interested in attending this training please contact [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Ben M.]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]]. ===== Administration ===== ==== Jenine Smith (ne Banks) Resignation ==== With her successful appointment as Personal Assistant to the Director of Statutory Services (Mark Luzi), Jenine has resigned from her position as Emergency Management Secretary. Jenine has been an important part of the Shire of Mundaring Fire Service for a number of years, handling everything from new member applications, equipment supply, and ESL claims through to the writing of minutes for BFAC. We wish Jenine all the best for her new role. ===== Weekly Calendar ===== * Saturday 30th: Training - Structure Fires with Mundaring VFRS, 09:30 at the Station * Tuesday 2nd: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B ===== News ===== * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-21/uk-40-degree-heatwave-reminder-deadly-heat-australia/101254914|ABC News: The UK just hit 40C for the first time. It's a stark reminder of the deadly heat awaiting Australia]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-21/small-digital-device-to-be-fitted-to-every-rfs-truck/101253918|ABC News: Life-saving technology to be fitted to every Rural Fire Service truck in wake of Black Summer bushfires]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-21/pastoralist-captures-the-%E2%80%9Cunbelievable%E2%80%9D-flames-in/13982812|ABC News Video: Pastoralist captures the “unbelievable” flames in Gascoyne bushfires]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-21/pastoralists-demand-change-at-gascoyne-bushfire-meeting/101250694|ABC News: Horrendous bushfire season in WA's Gascoyne leaves pastoralists demanding change]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-21/aussie-farmers-support-uk-farmers-hot-harvest/101257374|ABC News: Australian farmers support UK counterparts dealing with scorching harvest]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-25/largest-active-wildfire-in-the-us-spreading-near/13987404|ABC News Video: Largest active wildfire in the US spreading near Yosemite]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-07-25/volunteer-firefighter-diabetes-diagnosis/101266434|ABC News: CFA strips volunteer of firefighting duties after diabetes diagnosis leaves her 'medically unfit' for role]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-25/locals-allowed-to-visit-homes-destroyed-by-uk-fire/101267892|ABC News: Residents of Wennington in east London allowed to visit homes destroyed by recent heatwave fire]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-25/locals-flee-for-their-lives-before-homes-destroyed-by-fire/101268548|ABC News: California fire burns 6,000 hectares, destroys homes near Yosemite]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-27/oak-fires-burn-more-than-6,500-hectares-of/13990904|ABC News Video: Oak fires burn more than 6,500 hectares of Californian land]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink|}}