Weekly Newsletter - 16th November 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 19th November - 25th November
- First Call: Crew B
- Second Call: Crew A
Incidents
Dumbarton Strike Team, 16th November
Answer a request for resources to form part of a strike team attending the Dumbarton fire near Toodyay. The 1.4 was sent and completed a full day of mop up.
Attended by: Michelle, and Tracey
New Light Tanker
Last Friday the Brigade received hand-over of a new MK70 Light Tanker. The new appliance includes a number of new features, including:
- Diesel pump (fuelled from main vehicle tank);
- Deluge system; and
- Fridge.
The overall design of the new Light Tanker is significantly different from the previous MK19 model. With the rapidly approaching fire season all members are encouraged to spend time familiarising themselves with the operation of the new appliance, in particular the critical systems:
- Pump control panel;
- Hoses and hose reel;
- Radios;
- Beacons;
- Deluge system; and
- Battery management and isolation.
Attached is document describing the features and operation of the new appliance.
An early discovery has been that the new appliance should only be filled using “low flow” diesel bowsers, and appropriate PPE should be worn.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
Red Cross Preparedness Workshop, Wednesday 30th November
The Red Cross, in conjunction with our Brigade, will present a workshop discussing emergency preparedness for households. The workshop will be held in the Sawyers Valley Hall, starting at 18:00.
All members of the Brigade are encouraged not only to attend, but to encourage their friends, family, and neighbours to also attend. The workshop will present information and topics which will be important for the coming bushfire season.
A brochure for the event is attached.
If you have any questions please contact Michelle or Adrian.
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 19th: Training - Light Tanker Briefing, 09:30 at the Station
- Saturday 19th: Hazard Reduction Burn, 10:30 at Malabar Rd
- Tuesday 22nd: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B
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