Weekly Newsletter - 28th September 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 1st October - 6th October
- First Call: Crew C
- Second Call: Crew B
Incidents
Rubbish Fire, 27th September
Called by police to report of a bushfire on Barlow St. Initial reports indicated the fire potentially involved two cars, however it was found to be a single mattress left out for curb-side collection.
Attended by Adrian, Denise, John R., Michelle, and Shane.
Restricted Burn Period - 1st October
The 1st of October marks the start of the Restricted Burning Period in the Shire of Mundaring. Residents will require a permit to burn, or are limited to burning 1sqm piles after 18:00. Permits will be available from the Shire via the online request process, or by attending the station on a Saturday morning.
At this time no enhanced restrictions have been placed on the issuing of permits and normal permit conditions will apply.
A roster for the Permit Issuing FCOs shall be drawn up in due course. Anyone interested in becoming a Permit FCO in the future should arrange to shadow one of our current FCOs and gain some experience in the permit issuing process.
If you have any question, please contact Adrian.
2022 Skills Refresher
There is just over one month remaining for operational members to complete their pre-season skills refreshers before the 1st of November deadline. Shire of Mundaring policy requires that all volunteer fire fighters complete the refresher annually in order to attend incidents and hazard reduction burns.
Currently the brigade is sitting at just over 50% completion, with a number of member having already completed the entire skills refresher. If you have not yet started, or have a significant part of the skills refresher to complete please contact Ben M., Dave Wh., or Adrian to organise a time when this can be done.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
John L.
Vicki reports that John's surgery has gone well, and he is now recovering in ICU. He is expected to remain in hospital for at least a week before returning to Vicki's tender care.
We all wish John the best for a speedy recovery.
Station Open Day – Saturday, 1/10/2022
The open days are a good opportunity to connect with our community and showcase the station and what we do. This year’s open day will be held on 1/10/2022 (refer attached flyer) and to ensure the success of this event, members are asked to assist with the various activities which include demonstrations, kids activities and food prep. Many thanks to those members who have already indicated their availability. If you are able to assist can you please contact Adrian or Vicki as soon as possible.
Setup will kick off around 09:00. Members assisting with the open day are asked to park in the church car park, accessible from Helena Terrace.
Someone needs to remind Adrian on Saturday morning to bring the eggs.
Annual Brigade Lunch – Saturday, 22/10/2022
This year’s lunch will be held again at the Parkerville Tavern on Saturday 22/10/2022, commencing at 12 noon and is open to all members, their partners and children. As with previous lunches, the Brigade will provide the meal and limited drinks, i.e. beer, wine, cider, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Cocktails and spirits are at members expense.
Please find attached an invitation to this year’s lunch together with a link to the Parky’s All Day Menu https://parkervilletavern.com.au/eat-drink/menu/
If members can please email through attendance and menu selections i.e. entrée and main or main and dessert to me by 12/10/2022 that would be appreciated. Parents are reminded for the Kids Menu to specify the juice box flavour and to also include an ice cream tub. For members ordering steak, please specify how you would like your steak cooked and also include your choice of sauce.
There are also vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options available.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 1st : Station Open Day, 09:00 at the Station
- Tuesday 4th : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C
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