Weekly Newsletter - 8th November 2023
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 11th November - 17th November
- First Call: Crew A
- Second Call: Crew D
Incidents
Scrub Fire, Great Eastern Highway, 4th Nov
Called to assist Mundaring VFRS with a scrub fire burning either side of Great Eastern Highway, East of Mundaring. Chidlow and Stoneville VBFB also attended as they were in the area. Fire was quickly contact, although complicated by the highway and the involvement of high voltage power lines.
Attended by: Adrian, Denise, Elton, Keith (station crew), Matt, Shane, and Warren.
Car Fire, Great Eastern Highway, 8th Nov
Turned out to report of car fire with life involvement on Great Easter Highway, West of Sawyers Valley. Fire was initially suppressed by police with extinguishers, as well as the Mundaring Fire Protection Officer. Also attending were Mundaring VFRS and Midland CFRS.
Attended by: Adrian, Keith, Matt, Michelle, and Warren.
Shire Incidents: 14
Fire Weather Next Week
SOCMET is forecasting the potential for lightning from Saturday afternoon, continuing into next week, with the main impact to the metro area predicted to be on Wednesday. As has been seen over the past week, lightning can present significant challenges, especially if it is not accompanied with significant rainfall.
In response to this, both North Coastal and Northeast regions will each be running a task force from Saturday 11th of November through to until Saturday 18th of November. Units associated with the tasks forces may be mobilised individually to support local resources, or as part of the overall task force.
Please ensure that your availability in BART is up to date, and notify Adrian or Dave Wh. of any changes to your normal availability.
More information on the forecast weather will be provided as it comes to hand.
DFES Work Health and Safety Online Induction
As many of you will have seen, a new online Work Health and Safety Induction has been add to your list of training courses in eAcademy. Whilst this induction is not mandatory, completing the course is encouraged for all fire fighters, including volunteers. All new DFES staff, volunteers, and contractors will be required to complete the course after joining the organisation.
You can find the course in your current enrolments in eAcademy.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
Operational Circulars
General Circulars
Mundaring Fire School
No updates.
Administration
No updates.
Instead, puppies!
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 11th: Training - Turnout Procedures - Practical, 09:30 at the Station
- Tuesday 14th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A
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