BFAC Minutes 26 August 2015 - Unconfirmed...1.0 OPENING PROCEDURES The Deputy Presiding Person...

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UNCONFIRMED MINUTES

BUSH FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

26 AUGUST 2015

26.08.2015 BUSH FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES UNCONFIRMED

BFAC 1 AUGUST 2015

MINUTES

BUSH FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

26 AUGUST 2015

ATTENTION/DISCLAIMER

These minutes are subject to confirmation.

The purpose of this Committee Meeting is to discuss and make recommendations to Council about items appearing on the agenda and other matters for which the Committee is responsible. The Committee has no power to make any decisions which are binding on the Council or the Shire of Mundaring unless specific delegation of authority has been granted by Council. No person should rely on or act on the basis of any advice or information provided by a Member or Employee, or on the content of any discussion occurring, during the course of the Committee Meeting. The Shire of Mundaring expressly disclaims liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of relying on or acting on the basis of any advice or information provided by a Member or Employee, or the content of any discussion occurring during the course of the Committee Meeting.


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LEGEND To assist the reader, the following explains the method of referencing used in this document:

Item Example Description Page Numbers

BFAC1 NOVEMBER 14 (BFAC2, BFAC3 etc)

Sequential page numbering of BFAC Agenda or Minutes for November 2014

Item Numbers 8.1 (8.2, 8.3 etc) Sequential numbering of reports

under the heading “8.0 Reports of Officers”

Committee Recommendation Reference

BFAC11.11.14 Committee Recommendation number 11 from BFAC meeting November 2014

Committee Decision Reference

DBFAC7.11.14 Committee Decision number 7 from BFAC meeting November 2014

CONTENTS


BFAC 3 AUGUST 2015

1.0 OPENING PROCEDURES 4

1.1 ANNOUNCEMENT OF VISITORS ....................................................................... 4

1.2 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE AND APOLOGIES ....................................................... 4

2.0 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE 5

3.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (LIMIT OF 30 MINUTES) 5

4.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 5

DBFAC1.08.15 ............... 5

5.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION 5

6.0 PRESENTATIONS 5

7.0 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS 6

7.1 DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST AND PROXIMITY INTERESTS ........................ 6

7.2 DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST AFFECTING IMPARTIALITY ......................................... 6

8.0 REPORTS OF EMPLOYEES 6

8.1 APPOINTMENT OF FIRE CONTROL OFFICERS .................................................... 6 BFAC1.08.15 ................. 7

8.2 TRAINING OFFICERS COMMITTEE TERMS OF REFERENCE. ................................... 8 BFAC2.08.15 ................. 9

8.3 LAUNDERING OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING ........................................ 10 BFAC3.08.15 ............... 13

9.0 STANDING REPORTS 13

9.1 CESM MUNDARING/CHIEF BUSH FIRE CONTROL OFFICER ............................... 13

9.2 DEPARTMENT FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES ............................................. 15

9.3 DEPARTMENT PARKS AND WILDLIFE ............................................................. 15

9.4 MUNDARING FIRE SCHOOL/TRAINING OFFICERS COMMITTEE ............................. 15

10.0 CLOSING PROCEDURES 16

10.1 DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE NEXT MEETING .............................................. 16

10.2 CLOSURE OF MEETING ............................................................................... 16

11.0 ATTACHMENTS 17


BFAC 4 AUGUST 2015

BUSH FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MUNDARING FIRE SCHOOL

1.0 OPENING PROCEDURES

The Deputy Presiding Person declared the meeting open at 19.33 pm.

1.1 Announcement of Visitors

The Deputy Presiding Person welcomed all in attendance to the meeting.

1.2 Record of attendance and apologies Members Mr David King Presiding Person Mr Mark Casotti Community Fire Manager Mr Mark Luzi Director Statutory Services Mr Rod Eyre Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer Mr Nigel Morgan Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer Cr Stephen Fox East Ward Mr Brett Davies Captain Chidlow VBFB Mr Ian Macleod Captain Glen Forrest VBFB Mr Cameron Greaves Captain Mt Helena VBFB Mr Magnus Ohman Captain Parkerville VBFB Mr John Lorantas Captain Sawyers Valley VBFB Mr Mark Taylor Captain Stoneville VBFB Mr John Duff Mundaring Firefighters School

Staff Mr Adrian Dyson Manager Health and Community Safety Services arrived 8.58

Ms Jenine Banks Minute Secretary Apologies Mr Adrian Dyson Manager Health & Community Safety Services Cr Patrick Bertola East Ward Mr Brenden Scott 1st Lieutenant Mt Helena VBFB Mr Gary Rowles Deputy Chief Bush Fire Control Officer Mr James Neylon 1st Lieutenant Chidlow VBFB Mr Chris Kendrick Captain Darlington VBFB Michael Pasotti DPaW

Guests Mr Eric Baldock 1st Lieutenant Darlington VBFB Mr Sefton Pitcher 1st Lieutenant Glen Forrest VBFB

Mr Greg Walsh 1st Lieutenant Parkerville VBFB Mr Angus Hay 1st Lieutenant Sawyers Valley VBFB Mr Ross Cook 1st Lieutenant Stoneville VBFB Mr Brett Finlay DFES District Officer Perth South East

Members of the Public Diana Hertzler

Members of the Press Nil


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2.0 RESPONSE TO PREVIOUS PUBLIC QUESTIONS TAKEN ON NOTICE

Nil.

3.0 PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (LIMIT OF 30 MINUTES)

Procedures for asking and responding to questions are determined by the Person Presiding. Questions must relate to a function of the Committee. Note: This is not a verbatim record of questions asked and answers given. It is a summary only.

Ms Diana Hertzler asked the following 7 questions:

1. Has the State Government given legislative effect to the Planning for Bush Fire Protection Guidelines as recommended by the Keelty Report?

2. What advice did the BFAC give the Shire when the 2009 audit was prepared?

3. How many residents were concerned about restricted escape routes? 4. In the risk assessment approach, were all risks considered, including non-

vehicular and non-bush fire related road risks? 5. What alternatives were considered/who formulated these? 6. Was a social impact assessment considered? 7. Does State policy override Local Government Planning Schemes?

Questions 1,3,4,5,6 and 7 were addressed by the BFAC with the knowledge they had of the issues raised by Ms Hertzler. Question 2 was taken on notice.

4.0 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

COMMITTEE DECISION DBFAC1.08.15 Moved by: Mr Brett Davies Seconded by: Mr Magnus Ohman

That the minutes of the meeting of the Bush Fire Advisory Committee held Wednesday 26 May 2015 be confirmed.

CARRIED 13/0

5.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE PRESIDING PERSON WITHOUT DISCUSSION

(Includes the granting of permission to speak for members of the public present).

6.0 PRESENTATIONS

Mr Brett Davies gave a presentation the meeting on the Fire Fighter Response System (FFRS) currently being used by Chidlow Volunteer Bush fire Brigade. Mark Casotti thanked Brett for the presentation and the potential of FFRS system. Brett said that all brigades who were interested in learning more were welcome to go to the Chidlow station for a live viewing of how the system works.


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7.0 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS

7.1 Disclosure of Financial Interest and Proximity Interests Members must disclose the nature of their interest in matters to be discussed at the meeting. (Part 5 Division 6 of the Local Government Act 1995)

Nil.

7.2 Disclosure of Interest Affecting Impartiality Employees must disclose the nature of their interest in reports or advice when giving the report or advice to the meeting. (Sections 5.70 and 5.71 of the Local Government Act 1995). Nil.

8.0 REPORTS OF EMPLOYEES

8.1 Appointment of Fire Control Officers

File Code RS.FES 1/18

Date of Report 3 August 2015

Author Adrian Dyson

Senior Officer Mark Luzi, Director Statutory Services

Disclosure of Any Interest

Nil

SUMMARY:

This report recommends that the committee note the appointment of new brigade Fire Control Officers by the Shire following brigade elections.

BACKGROUND:

As part of the last round of Shire of Mundaring volunteer bush fire brigade annual general meetings 2 new Fire Control Officers (FCO’s) were elected as follows:

Darling Range Mark Appelt (outgoing FCO Ross Boughton) Stoneville Mark Taylor (outgoing FCO Ian Zlatnik)

In accordance with the Bush Fires Act 1954 and Council’s delegated authority in that regard Shire of Mundaring Chief Executive Officer, Mr Jonathan Throssell, confirmed the appointment of Mr Mark Appelt and Mr Mark Taylor as Fire Control Officers on 30 June 2015.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Section 38, Bush Fires Act 1954, Local government may appoint bush fire control officers

POLICY IMPLICATIONS:

Nil.


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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

Costs associated with giving public notice of the appointments STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS: Strategic theme 4: Respected Civic Leadership – strong civic leadership and governance SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS:

Social: The Shire’s volunteer bush fire brigades are a long standing and important community network and key contributor to community resilience relying on sound volunteer bush fire brigade leadership. RISK IMPLICATIONS: Nil CONSULTATION:

The Shire appointments give statutory effect to the brigade based elections. COMMENT: In noting the appointment of new brigade FCO’s the contributions of the outgoing FCO’s should be recognised. Mr Ross Boughton and Mr Ian Zlatnik have provided sound leadership contributing to the ongoing effectiveness of their respective brigades and the Shire of Mundaring volunteer bush fire brigade service as a whole.

In conclusion the new FCO appointments and the contribution of the outgoing FCO’s should be noted and acknowledged accordingly. VOTING REQUIREMENT: Simple majority COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

BFAC1.08.15

Moved by: John Duff Seconded by: Rod Eyre

That the Bush Fire Advisory Committee: 1. Acknowledges the efforts of outgoing FCO’s Mr Ross Boughton and

Mr Ian Zlatnik and thanks them for their valued contributions to their brigades and the Shire of Mundaring volunteer bush fire service,

2. Notes the appointment of Mr Mark Appelt and Mr Mark Taylor and congratulates them accordingly.

CARRIED 13/0


BFAC 8 AUGUST 2015

8.2 Training Officers Committee Terms of reference.



Author Adrian Dyson, Manager Health and Community Safety Services



Nil.

SUMMARY: Following establishment of the Shire of Mundaring Bush Fire Service Training Officers Committee (TOC), this report recommends that the Bush Fire Advisory Committee endorses adoption of the TOC Terms of Reference.

BACKGROUND:

The Bush fire Advisory Committee, at the August 2014 meeting, endorsed the reactivation of the Training Officers Committee and charged that committee with a first priority, to propose a Terms of Reference. The draft is presented for comment and adoption.

STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: Nil. POLICY IMPLICATIONS: Nil. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:

Nil. STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS: This report accords with the Thriving Community and Respected Civic Leadership themes within the Shire of Mundaring Strategic Community Plan 2013 – 2023. SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS: Nil. RISK IMPLICATIONS: Nil.


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CONSULTATION: This matter is the subject of previous consultation with brigades via the Bush Fire Advisory Committee. COMMENT: Terms of Reference (ToR) at a minimum describe the purpose, scope and authority of a committee. Typically the ToR is a written road map for the committee and contains clear and specific information on how the committee is organised. Clear and understandable ToR is the first step to a successful committee. To provide for the continued effective operation of the Training Officers Committee it is appropriate to adopt Terms of Reference VOTING REQUIREMENT: Simple majority That the Bush Fire Advisory Committee endorses the adoption of the Training Officers Committee Terms of Reference as per Attachment 4. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

BFAC2.08.15

Moved by: Mr John Duff Seconded by: Mr Rod Eyre That the Bush Fire Advisory Committee endorses the adoption of the Training Officers Committee Terms of Reference as per Attachment 4. CARRIED 13/0


BFAC 10 AUGUST 2015

8.3 Laundering of Personal Protective Clothing



Author Adrian Dyson



Nil

SUMMARY Correspondence has been received by the Shire from the Fire Control Officers & Captains Group, Mundaring Bush Fire Services (FCO & Captains Group) citing concerns in relation to the laundering of Personal Protective Clothing (PPC). The FCO’s & Captains Group report further advised of an Industry Safety Advice issued by the Australasian Fire & Emergency Services Council (AFAC) in relation to potential concern of formaldehyde in Proban (fire retardant) treated PPC. The AFAC document recommended that PPC treated with Proban be laundered before use and stored in a well ventilated area. The concerns arise from the fact that brigades have not to date been supplied with laundering equipment or access to laundering services possibly leading to:

inappropriate care of PPC introduction of contaminants to members home environments arising from

laundering PPC by members within their residential laundries. The FCO & Captains Group further requested that the Shire of Mundaring provide to each brigade a system whereby PPC is collected from each brigade station, laundered and returned to each station after each incident. This report recommends that the Bush Fire Advisory Committee not support the provision of a laundering service to brigades where PPC is collected from each brigade station, laundered and returned to each station after each incident as such a service would bring about an unwarranted administrative burden and unjustified extra cost. Appropriate alternatives to a laundering service for PPC can be implemented including the purchase of washing machines to launder PPC at brigade stations. This report therefore further recommends that purchase of washing machines for Shire of Mundaring volunteer bush fire brigades via Local Government Grant Scheme funding be arranged and that appropriate procedures for the laundering of PPC at brigade station level be prepared and distributed to brigades.


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BACKGROUND A copy of the FCO & Captains Group report on this matter as prepared by Ian Zlatnik, former Captain, Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade is attached (attachment 5). The AFAC document was based on a study of seven items of PPC by CSIRO. The CSIRO study apparently found that fomaldehyde levels in some new Proban treated PPC was at levels that could cause skin irritation in some users. AFAC therefore recommended that PPC treated with Proban should be laundered before use and stored in a well ventilated area. It is noted that Proban treated PPC has been used in PPC used by emergency services across Australia without any significant issues being identified. The Department of Fire & Emergency Services (DFES) issued a Safety Circular number 03/2015 on this matter and within same stated that “DFES has already instructed the PPC supplier to launder new garments prior to dispatch”. Notwithstanding that advice the Shire of Mundaring has been advised by a representative of PPC supplier Stewart & Heaton that PPC supplied by them is not laundered before supply. The PPC issued by DFES to its career Fire and Rescue personnel is subject to DFES Operational Directive 1.3, Dress and Grooming and associated document SAP 1.3A, Laundering Standard. SAP 1.3A provides advice to a laundering contractor on the laundering parameters (temperature, type of cycle, detergent type, drying instructions etc.) and specifies that PPC should not be laundered in the same cycle as other garments. It is considered that the requirements of SAP 13A with regard to laundering parameters could be adhered to by use of a domestic washing machine in the absence of the provision of a commercial laundering service. Parkerville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (PVBFB) have for some time laundered their PPC on station within a large domestic washing machine purchased by the brigade. The garments are allowed to air dry by hanging same within the PPC storage racking within the station. This avoids any necessity for PPC to be laundered within the home environment. STATUTORY / LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Nil. POLICY IMPLICATIONS Nil. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Cost of commercial laundering of volunteer fire fighter personal protective clothing. Cost to purchase washing machines for Volunteer Fire Brigade Stations, (where such units have not already been purchased).


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STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS Strategic theme 3 – Thriving Community includes matters relating to supporting volunteers SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS Nil. RISK IMPLICATIONS Possible although as yet unconfirmed risk to fire fighter family safety due to washing PPC at home and risk of adversely affecting the performance of PPC due to incorrect laundering practices EXTERNAL CONSULTATION This matter has been considered by the Fire Control & Captains Officers Group, Mundaring Bush Fire Service COMMENT The provision of a commercial laundry service for Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (VBFB) member PPC would be a significant undertaking and would require extensive administration and depending on the laundry turn-around times may require that each member have two sets of PPC so that operational readiness could be maintained. This is not considered to be justified in terms of the viable option of equipping brigade stations with washing machines to enable laundering of PPC at stations. The laundering of PPC at stations is also consistent with the health and safety related advice originating from the AFAC Industry Safety Advice of February 2015 and the subsequent DFES safety Circular number 03/2015. In conclusion the laundering of volunteer bush fire brigade member PPC by provision of a commercial laundry service is seen as unjustified and unnecessary. Brigades should be equipped with washing machines to enable the recommended laundering of PPC at stations. In addition procedures for the appropriate laundering of PPC via the use of washing machines at brigade stations should be developed in consultation with brigades. VOTING REQUIREMENT: Simple Majority


BFAC 13 AUGUST 2015

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

BFAC3.08.15

Moved by: Magnus Ohman Seconded by: Brett Davies

1. That the Bush Fire Advisory Committee not recommend to the Shire of

Mundaring that it provide a system whereby Personal Protective Clothing is collected from each brigade station, cleaned and returned to the station after each incident, and

2. That the Bush Fire Advisory Committee endorses:

a. The preparation of procedures by the Shire of Mundaring, in

consultation with brigades, for the laundering of Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) at brigade stations;

b. The purchase of washing machines for brigades not already equipped with washing machines to enable the laundering of PPC at brigade stations; and

c. The Shire of Mundaring seek inclusion by DFES of washing machines within the listing of eligible Local Government Grant Scheme (LGGS) expenditure.

CARRIED 13/0

9.0 STANDING REPORTS

9.1 CESM Mundaring/Chief Bush Fire Control Officer

Prevention Hazard Reduction Burns 1/Jul/2014 – 31/Jun/2015:

42 HRBs conducted on Shire. 35 HRBs by FPC and 7 HRBs by VBFBs. Fire Protection Crew (FPC) conduct pre-burn works on all reserves.

57 private HRBs conducted by Brigades. Total: 99 HRBs conducted over the year compared to 56 hazard reduction burns conducted last year (111 HRBs in 2012/13).

Community Winter Burning Program complete. Only 21 residents over 2 sessions attended. Down from over 100 last year. Fire Hazard Inspection Officers conducted 5 individual winter burning sessions. The Firebreak & Fuel Load Notice has again been reviewed with adjustments made predominately to the reference of tree crown separation and clarification around clearing vs compliance. The Fire & Burning Information Booklet has been reviewed again with the transition to a more community safety orientated booklet being our focus. This has moved the booklet away from being booklet about compliance to a ‘one stop shop’ information source on fire related matters. Fire & Burning Information Booklet and the Firebreak & Fuel Load Notice have been posted separately to the Rates Notice this year.


BFAC 14 AUGUST 2015

Preparedness Community engagement sessions (Meet & Greets) programed for:

Wednesday 9th September 1730-1930hrs at Chidlow Station; and Saturday 12th September 1030-1230hrs at Stoneville Station

New ICV training complete for first round of DRVBFB members Full face respirators purchased and implementation strategy being developed VBFB Training

COURSE TOTAL

CONDUCTED NUMBER OF ATTENDEES Introduction of Firefighting 2 28 (2 external / 2 staff) Bush Fire Firefighting 2 27 (1 external / 2 staff) Structural Firefighting 2 22 (7 external) WAERN Basic/Advanced 4 51 Level 1 Incident Controller Theory 1 10

Level 1 Incident Controller Practical 1 9 1st Validations 1 5 2nd Validations

Initial Control At Wildfires 2 21 Crew Leader Advanced Bush Fire 2 25 Mundaring Crew Leader Practical 1 10 Incident Reporting System (FES Academy) 2 7 Sector Commander 1 13 (7 external) Sector Commander Practical 1 3 Mundaring Prescription Burning 1 9 Applied First Aid 2 26

Total Attendees 266 Response Responses between 01/07/2014 – 30/06/2015

BRIGADE PRIMARY SUPPORT

TOTAL LOCAL EXTERNAL

CHIDLOW 45 15 18 78 DARLINGTON 11 26 47 84 DARLING RANGE - 6 9 15 GLEN FORREST 21 17 19 57 MOUNT HELENA 30 29 25 84 PARKERVILLE 33 19 29 81 SAWYERS VALLEY 12 21 14 47 STONEVILLE 27 17 17 61 WOOROLOO 26 15 19 60 TOTAL 205 165 197 567

BRIGADE PRIMARY SUPPORT

TOTAL LOCAL EXTERNAL

CHIDLOW 27 10 4 41 DARLINGTON 12 34 9 55 DARLING RANGE 0 4 0 4 GLEN FORREST 31 11 1 43 MOUNT HELENA 31 18 10 59 PARKERVILLE 30 12 5 47


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SAWYERS VALLEY 19 16 4 39 STONEVILLE 23 11 1 35 WOOROLOO 12 7 3 22 TOTAL 185 123 37 345

Local primary response up by 20 incidents / 10% increase. Local support response up by 42 incidents / 25% increase. External response support up by 160 incidents / 81% increase. Overall response increase by 222 incidents / 39% increase.

Recovery A potential class action for the Parkerville Stoneville Mt Helena fire has commenced.

9.2 Department Fire and Emergency Services Nil.

9.3 Department Parks and Wildlife Nil.

9.4 Mundaring Fire School/Training Officers Committee

Mundaring Fire School This year has seen an increase in courses, student numbers and trainer assessors. Main additional/replacement courses are IC Level 1, WAERN and Sector Commander. IC Level 1 and Sector Commander both require considerable preparation and input for the course and because they are aimed at all hazards, we may have to restrict nominations according to the trainer/assessor skill set (BFS) for locally provided courses. The School is starting an internal review to both standard operating processes and to facilities viability, both will be extensive and will be reported to the next BFAC.

While reducing, we are still getting a number of no-shows also some individuals with lack of prerequisites or inadequate experience for the courses.

Training Officer Committee

A new Training Needs Analysis and course brochure with prerequisites has been produced to better align with Pathways. All brigades are requested to evaluate their succession plans and training gaps to provide accurate feedback to ensure appropriate course provision. Regional DFES Training Support Officers have provided current training records spreadsheet that will provide a better set of training records within the shire.


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Metropolitan Training Advisory Committee

The Regional Training Support Officers have formally occupied the roles and have already had great impact on training provision and support. Support will be processed through standard channels, please don’t go direct unless instructed by the Chief. The draft Terms of Reference for MTAC has been proposed and accepted in principle. A handover for the new Bush Fire Fighter course has been given to Mark Casotti and John Duff, they can in turn provide a handover to MFS staff holding the current course qualification. A record of handover must be sent through standard channels for recording and TRK provision.

Level 1 Incident Controllers gaining DFES accreditation will only require one validation to achieve competency. Mundaring has submitted the 2016 Training needs analysis for the DFES course provision for 2016. Current training forms and procedures list.

PDT1.3 Course Application Form Volunteer Personnel PDT3.3 Workplace Trainer Assessor Endorsement Procedure PDT 3A Workplace Trainer Assessor Endorsement Nomination

Nigel Morgan asked the meeting if there was any interest in MFS holding a permit issuing course. A discussion was held around this with Nigel saying that on a date before permit issuing commences a permit issuing course will be held. Mark Casotti said that the training matrix is nearly complete with some gaps in formal qualifications for officers identified.

10.0 CLOSING PROCEDURES

10.1 Date, Time and Place of the Next Meeting

The next Bush Fire Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday 28 October 2015.

10.2 Closure of Meeting

The Presiding member declared the meeting closed at 21.08 pm.


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11.0 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. Item No. Subject

1 Brigade Fire Reports

Eric Baldock advised that Darlington Incident 303394 is a Primary report (not support report). Magnus Ohman advised that Incident 304190 was attended by Mundaring Shire.

Mark Taylor told the meeting that Stoneville had handed in 7 fire reports from March to June 2015.

2 Community Engagement

Mark Taylor said that Stoneville Brigade had recently taken hand-over of the Rotary Gazebos and had also inspected 3 properties for hazard reduction work. Mark Casotti reminded the meeting the importance of submitting to the shire all community engagement work that brigades carried out so that this could be documented correctly.

3 Infringements/Prosecutions

Rod Eyre said that he commends the Shire for this information, requesting that this information is published in local papers so that the community can be made aware of the consequences around non compliance. Mark Luzi said this information will be passed onto the Shire’s media.

4 8.2 Training Officers Committee Terms of Reference

5 8.3 Submission Regarding Laundering of Personal Protective Clothing

REPORT NO DATE & TIME LOCATIONORIGIN OF

CALLCAUSE AREA BRIGADE ATTENDING REPORTING OFFICER RECOMMENDATION/ OUTCOME

156/15 303332

15/05/2015 20.33

1645 Wedgetail Parkerville

000 Legal Burn 50 sqm Parkerville G Walsh Extinguished

157/15 303514

17/05/2015 06.23

Flynn Rd The Lakes

N/A Suspicious Vehicle Chidlow B Davies Extinguished

158/15 304190

25/05/2015 09.28

2300 Stevens St Sawyers Valley

000 Deliberate Vehicle Sawyers Valley M Ohman Extinguished

159/15 305751

14/06/2015 N/A

Avonholme Chidlow

N/AResult of

Planned BurnN/A Chidlow M Jones Extinguished

160/15 305808

15/06/2015 05.12

15 Connelly Place Mt Helena

N/A Accidental N/A Mt Helena B Scott Extinguished

161/15 305907

16/06/2015 13.38

210 Kingston Rd Mt Helena

N/AResult of

Planned Burn2 Hectares Mt Helena B Scott Extinguished

162/15 306439

22/06/2015 16.14

Tannah/Anketell Mt Helena

N/A Suspicious 5 sqm Mt Helena C Greaves Extinguished

163/15 306707

25/06/2015 18.23

Weller Rd Hovea

N/A N/A N/A Glen Forrest P Sully NFA

164/15 307940

11/07/2015 8.00

45 Ilberry St Beechina

N/A N/A N/A Chidlow N/A Extinguished

165/15 307931

11/07/2015 17.57

Fred Jacoby Park Mdg Weir Rd

N/A BBA N/A Sawyers Valley A Hay NFA

BUSH FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING - 26 AUGUST 2015BRIGADE PRIMARY REPORTS

ATTACHMENT 1

Page 1

166/15 308371

17/07/2015 N/A

42 Evans St Mt Helena

N/AAccidental (Electrical)

N/A Mt Helena B Scott Extinguished

167/15 308847

23/07/2015 16.45

3390 GEH Mahogany Creek

000 JFA N/A Parkerville D Casparis NFA

167/15 308963

25/07/2015 02.39

Mdg Weir Rd Paulls Valley

Comcen Deliberate N/A Sawyers Valley A Hay NFA

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DATE EVENT Brigade Location

DATE EVENT Brigade LocationMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ Private Parkerville ParkervilleMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ Private Sawyers Valley Sawyers ValleyMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ Private Parkerville ParkervilleMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ Reserve 32484 Parkerville ParkervilleMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ Private Darlington DarlingtonMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ Private Darlington DarlingtonMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ Government Rd Bridle Path Wooroloo WoorolooMay 2015 HR Burn ‐ R38311 Darling Range Sawyers Valley

HAZARD REDUCTION BURNS

BRIGADE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - AUGUST 2015ATTACHMENT 2

OFFENCE DATE PLACE OF OFFENCE OFFENCE PENALTY- - - -

OFFENCE DATE PLACE OF OFFENCE OFFENCE HEARING DATE/OUTCOME17/11/2014 29 Saw Drive, Darlington Failure to Comply With Firebreak Notice - S33 (1) 22/06/2015 Convicted - $4086.30 Fine

PROSECUTIONS

INFRINGEMENTS/PROSECUTIONS - 26 AUGUST 2015ATTACHMENT 3

INFRINGEMENTS

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ATTACHMENT 4 (Item 8.2)

TRAINING OFFICERS COMMITTEE SHIRE OF MUNDARING

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PURPOSE

To ensure that brigade members are trained to at least the minimum standards as set and agreed by Shire of Mundaring Fire Services.

To provide a common support and communication opportunity for all training managed by Brigade Training Officers.

Advise Bush Fire Advisory Committee, Chief Bushfire Control Officer, Mundaring Firefighters School and Brigades on all matters regarding Brigade training.

Monitor training providers and standards to provide recommendations on needs, improvements and deficiencies.

MEMBERSHIP Voting

One Brigade Training Officer per brigade Local Government Fire Training Coordinator

Non voting Chairman Secretary Co-opted as required Chief Bushfire Control Officer or nominee Mundaring Firefighters School representative

RESPONSIBILITIES Brigade Training Officers

Management of brigade training. Represent the views and needs of their brigades, Training Officers

Committee. Provide annual brigade Training Needs Analysis, as per brigade needs

and organisational standards. Communicating and disseminating the outcomes and discussions of

the Training Officers Committee to their brigades and members. Chairperson

Ensure the forwarding minutes and recommendations to the relevant stakeholder and entities.

Convene and manage the meetings. Manage completion of action items.

Local Government Fire Training Coordinator

Provides representation and liaison between Bush Fire Advisory Committee and Regional Training Advisory Committees.

Provide advice on procedures and standards. Provide leadership on training matters.

Secretary Keep minutes. Conduct communications.

MEETINGS

The committee will meet as required. AGM

To be conducted at the next meeting following Brigade elections. Appointments required are;

o Chair o LGFTC o Secretary

REVIEW The Committee’s priorities, Terms of Reference and viability will be reviewed at the first ordinary meeting each calendar year.

ATTACHMENT 5 (Item 8.3)

Submission by Ian Zlatnik, Stoneville Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade on behalf of Fire Control Officers & Captains Group, Mundaring Bush Fire Services regarding maintenance of Personal Protective Clothing.

SUMMARY

Traditionally, volunteer Brigade members have been personally responsible for the care and maintenance of the Personal Protective Clothing (PPC) issued to them by the Shire of Mundaring. Brigades have not been provided with laundry infrastructure or laundering services. This results in situations where either the member does not appropriately care for their PPC, or the PPC is washed in the home environment, potentially with other personal garments.

The washing of PPC in the home environment is contrary to DFES Operational Directive 1.3 – Dress and Grooming, and the associated SAP 1.3.A – Laundering Standard.

Brigades request that the Shire of Mundaring provide to each Brigade a system whereby personal Protective Clothing is collected from each Station, cleaned and returned to the Station after each incident, similarly to the service provided to career and volunteer Fire and Rescue crews.

BACKGROUND

A safety alert was issued in February 2015 by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council (AFAC) – the peak body for emergency services in the Australasian region – highlighting the risks associated with the handling of PROBAN treated PPC. Following the release of this safety alert, a consistent multi-agency safety alert was issued through Emergency Management Victoria to CFA, MFB, DELWP and SES members with advice from AFAC around the appropriate storage, handling and washing of PPC. Currently, PPC issued to and used by career Fire and Rescue personnel is subject to DFES Operational Directive 1.3 – Dress and Grooming, and the associated SAP 1.3.A – Laundering Standard. This Directive requires DFES staff to “ensure that the garments are laundered as indicated below, either through the DFES laundering contract or by a local laundering service provider” Shire of Mundaring Brigade stations are not provided with laundry infrastructure to allow the washing of PPC on station, and the expectation is that members wash their PPC in their home environment.

The washing of PPC in the home environment is discouraged as the contaminants present on PPC from attendance at incidents can contaminate the laundry equipment, and subsequently the personal garments of the firefighters and their families.

COMMENT

The level of service provided to volunteer firefighters in the care and maintenance of their essential PPC should be on par with that provided to their career counterparts.

Many studies have demonstrated the benefits of maintaining PPC to high levels. Given laundry infrastructure is not provided at Brigade stations, and laundering services are not provided, it is then the expectation that Brigade members maintain their PPC in their home environment, possibly contaminating the garments of their families.

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