Weekly Newsletter - 14th December 2022
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 17th December - 23rd December
- First Call: Crew B
- Second Call: Crew A
Incidents
Scrub Fire, Mt Helena, 13th Dec
Called to assist Mt Helena VBFB with a scrub fire on Sawyers Valley Rd, Mt Helena. Fire was quickly contained by Mt Helena Light Tanker despite windy conditions.
Attended by: Dave Wh, Denise, John R., Matt, and Shane.
PFTACS and Warnings
The Superintendent of State Coordination has asked that a reminded be issued to personnel regarding the information required to request a Bushfire Advice via a PAFTACS report, as per SAP-3.02.B. Incident Controllers are requested to ensure timely and relevant reports are provided in order to assist the Coordinator of Public Information in the issuing of Bushfire Advice.
Circular 97/2021 includes more information.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
Brigade Caps/Hats
It was agreed at a Brigade General Meeting to purchase a quantity of caps and brimmed hats with the proceeds raised from the 2022 Bendigo Community Bank Raffle, and to supply either a cap or a hat to Brigade members at no cost. Attached, is an order form should members wish to place an order. A charge of $20/cap or hat may apply should members wish to order more than one item, however at this stage no money is required. If members can please email completed orders to secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au by the required date that would be greatly appreciated.
Christmas Party, 27th December
Attached is an invitation for members and their families to attend this year’s Christmas Party, which will be held at the Station on Tuesday, 27th December. Members are asked to RSVP to Vicki by Friday 16th December, indicating numbers attending and whether providing a salad or dessert.
Santa Run, 20th and 21st Dec
The dates for the 2022 Santa run have been set for the 20th and 21st of December. Drivers and support crew are needed - those interested in assisting should contact Michelle.
Weekly Calendar
- Tuesday 20th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B
- Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st: Santa Run, 09:00 at the Station
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