Weekly Newsletter - 9th November 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 12th November - 18th November
- First Call: Crew A
- Second Call: Crew D
Incidents
Car Fire, 5th Nov
Called to report of a car fire in a paddock. The car was extinguished with the assistance of Mundaring VFRS, and prevent from spreading into the grass or nearby exposures.
Attended by: Denise, John R., Keith, Shane, and Warren.
Total Fire, and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans
DFES have produced a presentation on Total Fire Bans, and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans (attached). The presentation details what is permitted and prohibited under each of these bans, as well as the conditions under which they will be imposed. This is a useful resource for sharing with the public, particularly for business who may be impacted by these bans.
Ground Controller Pre-Season Briefing, 19th November
Once again Darlington BFB will be hosting a pre-season briefing for Ground Controllers. Qualified Ground Controllers are encouraged to attend this briefing to receive an overview of this year's aerial fleet, as well as take the opportunity to practise communicating with an aircraft.
RSVP to Bed or Adrian by Wednesday the 16th.
All members are welcome to attend the Darlington Oval between 10:00 and 12:00 to see demonstrations of aerial bombing as well as take a close look at the helicopter on the ground.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
Christmas Party, 27th December
This year's Brigade Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday the 27th of December, starting around 18:00. All Brigade members and their families are welcome. Details on catering will be arranged closer to the date, with the typical “brigade a salad or dessert” arrangement.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 12th: Training - Vehicle Familiarisation, 09:30 at the Station
- Tuesday 15th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A
