Weekly Newsletter - 29th May 2024

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Date: 2nd - 8th

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

Called to report of a structure fire on Eason Rd in Sawyers Valley. Midland FRS were in the area and arrived first to find a chimney, which was quickly brought under control be removing wood from the fireplace.

Attended by: Denise, and Shane.

With the recent rain this week, the Chief has announced that the Unrestricted Burning Period is able to start as scheduled, on the 1st of June. During this period residents will not require a permit to conduct hazard reduction burns.

The Chief is at pains to point out that the bush is still heavily drought affected despite this week's rain, and burning should be undertaken “responsibly” to avoid “potential permanent environmental damage or disruption to our community”.

Members are encouraged to consider attending this year's WA Fire and Emergency Services Conference, being held on Friday the 6th and Saturday the 7th of September. This year all volunteers are able to nominate themselves to attend by visiting the Conference website.

Nominations will close on the 5th of June.

No updates.

The current course calendar for the Mundaring Fire School is attached.

No training will be held at the station on this Saturday the 1st of June, due to the long weekend. All brigade members are still welcome to attend the station, and interested members are encouraged to do some familiarisation driving in the vehicles.

The 2024 Annual General Meeting of the Brigade was held last Monday the 27th of May. Congratulations to the following office bearers who were elected:

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

This year the Outstanding Service award went to Vicki Lorantas for her excellent work as Brigade Secretary and assistance around the Brigade.

The Equipment Manager's Award was presented by Keith to the entire Thursday Morning Group, comprising of Denise, John L., John R., Keith, Matt, Shane, and Vicki.

Two DFES Service awards were also presented on the night:

• Ben Maywald: 5 Years
• Warren Potts: 20 Years

Thank you to everyone who attended, and special thanks to those who helped tied the station beforehand and provided the excellent supper.

• Saturday 1st: No Training
• Tuesday 4th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B

• ABC News: Almost two in three South Australians volunteer but barriers exist to stop people joining, survey finds