Weekly Newsletter - 31st May 2023

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Date: 3rd June - 9th June

• First Call: Crew B
• Second Call: Crew A

Called to report of two fires near Mundaring Weird Road. Reported fires were part of DBCA hazard reduction burning in the area.

Attended by: Adrian, Denise, Keith, Matt, Michelle, and Shane.

DFES are seeking expressions of interest from ten volunteer fire fighters to deploy to Canada, to undertake firefighting activities in Alberta.

Details are limited at this stage, however indications are the team will deploy next week for up to six weeks. An “Arduous Fitness Test” must be completed prior to deployment (4.83km walk with 20.4kg weight within 45 minutes). Accepted volunteers will be contracted and remunerated for the duration of the deployment.

Anyone interested should contact Adrian prior to Thursday afternoon.

DFES are undertaking a survey which seeks feedback on the rollout of the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System.

Being one of the most significant changes to bushfire management in recent years, it is important to take the time to provide feedback. The survey focuses mainly on the rollout and communication of the new AFDRS, however there is an opportunity toward the end of the survey to provide feedback on the impacts that the system has had on Brigade operations.

The survey is available at https://survey.thinkfieldpanel.com.au/tf/33487.

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While we had a number of apologies, Monday’s AGM was well attended with 23 members in attendance. The meeting was very straightforward with all nominees elected to their positions –

• Chair – Warren Potts
• Secretary – Vicki Lorantas
• Treasurer – Jennifer Gardiner
• Captain/Deputy Chair – Adrian Woodley
• First Lieutenant – Dave White
• Equipment Manager – Keith Woodley
• Training Manager – Shane Bullock
• Committee of Management – Denise Barker, Matthew Bartels, Sarah Clay and John Reynolds

A vote of thanks was extended to outgoing Training Manager Ben Maywald, and Committee of Management members Rob Masetti and Dave Shaw.

There were a number of awards announced –

• Best New Member – Matt Bartels
• Outstanding Service – Jennifer Gardiner
• Equipment Manager – jointly awarded to Shane Bullock and John Reynolds

Adrian also presented Ben Russo with his 5 year BFS Medal and Colin Sankey received his 25 year BFS Clasp.

Many thanks to Lorna, Denise and Jen for organising and providing supper; the Lorantas’s for sorting the bevvies; Denise for sprucing up the station and everyone who assisted in setting/packing up for the meeting, very much appreciated.

• Saturday 3rd: Training - Pump Operations (Theory), 09:30 at the Station
• Tuesday 6th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B

• ABC News: Darwin, Palmerston residents urged to take precautions against 'unhealthy' air quality amid fuel reduction burning
• ABC News: Suspected suspicious fire burning on Great Barrier Reef 'sensitive' marine site, home to threatened species
• ABC News: Fire warning after cars catch alight in outback after dry grass becomes trapped