Weekly Newsletter - 13th November 2024
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 16th Nov - 22nd Nov
- First Call: Crew B
- Second Call: Crew A
Incidents
Report of Smoke, Great Eastern Highway, Sunday 10th
Called to report of smoke along Great Eastern Highway, near Lion St. The smoke was the result of a DBCA hazard reduction burn conducted earlier in the week. A further patrol was conducted in the afternoon.
Attended by: Adrian, Dave S., Denise, Elton, John R., Matt, Rob, and Shane.
Escaped burn, Osmond Glen, Sawyers Valley, Sunday 10th
Turned out to an escaped burn being conducted by residents on Osmond Glen. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival.
Attended by: Adrian, Dave Wh., Keith, Matt, and Tracey.
Equipment and PPE Orders
As we head into the high threat period it is important to ensure that your equipment and PPE is maintained and serviceable. Keith has asked that any one needing replacement equipment should contact (Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au) him soon, to ensure that any orders can be fulfilled before the start of the season and the Christmas rush.
In particular, please remember to replace the batteries in your helmet torches, whether they have been used or not. Leaking batteries can damage the head torches, which are a much more expensive item than a set of AA batteries.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
Mundaring Fire School and Training
The Mundaring Fire Fighter School has published its training calendar for 2025. Please review the calendar and pick out any courses that are of interest. It is recommended that all operational members undertake at least one training course per year.
Administration
2024 Christmas Run
Planning is under way for this year's Father Christmas run. Anyone interested in participating should contact Matt.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 16th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B
- Saturday 16th: Training - Ground Controller Basics, 10:00 at the Station
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