Weekly Newsletter - 29th March 2023
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 1st April - 7th April
- First Call: Crew A
- Second Call: Crew D
Incidents
None
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School and Training
As mentioned by Ben earlier in the week, MR truck driver training is being organised for this winter. Exact dates and details are yet to be confirmed, however once advised the suitable candidates will need to be able to commit to these times and places of training.
We are also needing assistance from experienced truck drivers; those who have held MR category or higher license for a minimum of 4 years. It is crucial that some of our members put their hands up for these instructor roles to ensure this training can proceed and we can up-skill other drivers.
If you are interested in attending as either a driver or instructor role, please contact Ben ASAP. A list of attendees needs to be submitted by 15th April.
Administration
Nominations for the 2023 WAFES Awards close on Monday 3 April
The WAFES Awards honour and acknowledge the achievements of volunteers and DFES staff throughout Western Australia who have shown exceptional dedication to duty over the past 12 months.
Nominations are now open for 15 WAFES Award categories across youth, individual and team achievement recognising firefighting, marine and SES volunteers as well as DFES operational staff, corporate staff and career firefighters.
If you know someone who has gone above and beyond over the past 12 months, nominate them today! Volunteers who nominate a successful finalist will receive an invitation to the WAFES Awards gala dinner.
Of the fifteen WAFES Awards present each year, three are relevant to our Brigade:
- Firefighting Youth Achievement
- Murray Lang Bush Fire Service Award (Individual Achievement)
- Firefighting Team Achievement Award (Teach Achievement)
Nominations close Monday 3 April 2023 at 0900 hours.
For more information on the awards including eligibility and criteria and to nominate please visit the DFES website.
Life Membership Nominations
The following extract from the SVVBFB By-Laws, relates to the criteria and nomination process for Life Membership of our Association -
By-Law 8 - “Life membership of the Association may be granted by the Association to any person as an honour in recognition of outstanding service to the Brigade.
- Nominations for life membership shall be made, through the committee, to an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting and the granting of life membership shall be by a majority vote of voting members.
- Nominations for life membership shall be made to the committee for consideration at least 6 weeks before the AGM or Special General Meeting. Such nominations shall include a suitable citation of achievements and record of membership supporting the nomination.
- To be eligible for life membership the committee must be satisfied that the member has given outstanding service to the Brigade activities and has served as an active member of the Association for a minimum of 10 years.
- If not satisfied that life membership be granted the committee shall notify the nominator of the reasons for the decision and the application shall lapse.”
As the Brigade Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday 29th May 2023, members are asked to email nominations for Life Membership to Vicki by Saturday, 15th April 2023.
Should you require any further information, please contact Vicki on secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au or 0407 831 315.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 1st: Training - Off-road Driving, 09:30 at the Station
- Tuesday 4th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A
