Weekly Newsletter - 20th September 2023
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 23rd September - 29th September
- First Call: Crew B
- Second Call: Crew A
Incidents
None
Two Months to go on Skills Refreshers
November the 31st is creeping up on us, meaning there is just over two months left in order to complete the annual Skills Refresher assessments before the fire season. Completion of the Skills Refresher is a Shire of Mundaring requirement for all operational fire fighters, and fire fighters are not permitted to attend incidents until their assessment has been completed.
The good news is that 17 of our members are already well on the way to completing their assessments, with 12 members completely signed off.
Anyone with outstanding aspects of their skills refresher are encouraged to contact Shane or Adrian to arrange a time. Saturday mornings are an excellent opportunity to receive assessment, however alternative times can also be arranged.
Bureau of Meteorology Declares El Niño
This week the Bureau of Meteorology has declared an El Niño event. This year El Niño is coupled with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole. Such events are associated with warmer and drier weather across much of Australia, include drought and extreme bushfire conditions. Whilst their impact is predominately felt across Central and Eastern Australia, the South of Western Australia is also subjected these impacts.
The prevalence of rain through the remainder of Spring and the start of Summer will determine our local conditions leading into the fire season.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
No updates.
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
Brigade Annual Lunch, 28th October, Parkerville Tavern
The Brigade Annual Dinner Lunch will be held on Saturday the 28th of October, at the Parkerville Tavern. An invitation, include menu, is attached. RSVP to Vicki by the 9th of October, including your menu selections.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 23rd: Training - Initial Control at Wildfires, 09:30 at the Station
- Monday 25th: Monthly Brigade Meeting, 19:30 at the Station
- Tuesday 26th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B
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