Weekly Newsletter - 21st May 2025
Operations
Roster
Starting Saturday
Date: 24th May - 30th May
- First Call: Crew A
- Second Call: Crew D
Incidents
Vehicle Fire, Great Eastern Highway, 19th May
Turned out to assist Mundaring VFRS with a car fire on the West-bound side of Great Eastern Highway, near Stonehouse Loop.
Attended by: Adrian, Dave Wh. (station), John R. (station), Matt, and Shane.
Driver Training HSR Housed at Sawyers Valley
To support the latest round of MR driver training, DFES has loaned a HSR (Hazmat Structural Rescue) tanker to the Shire. With spare engine bays at a premium across the Shire brigades, Sawyers has offered berthing at our station. To accommodate the extra vehicle, the tables near the stairs have been packed away, and the appliances moved around (Austin, HSR, 1.4, Light Tanker).
Whilst this vehicle is primarily for driver training, we may take the opportunity to incorporate it into our weekly training. The HSR is not available for operational use, and should not be deployed to incidents.
An important note; a spotter must be used when reversing the HSR into the engine bay. There is only a few centimetres between the rear bumper and the cupboard, and there is no margin for error.
Updates
Circulars and SOPs
Mundaring Fire School and Training
No updates.
Administration
Brigade Culture Survey, 2025
In a new initiative, the Brigade will be conducting a Culture Survey, to help gauge how the Brigade is travelling. The results will be recorded anonymously, and all members are strongly encouraged to participate. The results will be presented as part of the 2025 AGM.
https://forms.gle/M6CemxwJKypnqCs6A
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Warren or Adrian.
Outstanding Service Award Nominations
Please find attached a nomination form for this award, which closes Saturday, 24th May 2025. From this Saturday there will be a ballot box at the Reception counter along with additional nomination forms for your convenience. Should you require any further information please contact Matt.
Weekly Calendar
- Saturday 24th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 09:30 at the Station, Crew A
- Saturday 24th: Training - Initial Control at Wildfires - Practical, 10:00 at the Station
- Monday 26th: Annual General Meeting, 19:00 at the Station
