3750GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 20 November 2023

3750 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 20 November 2023 (b) specify the area in which the bush fire brigade is primarily responsible for carrying out the normal brigade activities; and (c) appoint— (i) a captain; (ii) a first lieutenant; (iii) a second lieutenant; and (iv) additional lieutenants if the local government considers it necessary. (2) A person appointed to a position pursuant to subclause (1)(c) is to be taken to be a bush fire brigade member. (3) The appointments referred to in subclause (1)(c) expire at the completion of the first annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade. (4) In accordance with section 43 of the Act, the local government may remove or appoint officers of a bush fire brigade as deemed necessary or appropriate. (5) Subject to subclause (4)— (a) an election is to be held at the first annual general meeting by the members of the brigade for appointments to the positions referred to in subclause (1)(c) and every subsequent annual general meeting; and (b) if a position referred to in subclause (1)(c) becomes vacant prior to the completion of the first annual general meeting or at any time, then the brigade members are to vote for a replacement member to fill the position. (6) The brigade members may elect, set the term of office, describe the duties of, and dismiss, any person to any other position including secretary, treasurer, equipment officer, training officer or other positions, and may combine those positions. (7) The brigade members may establish types of brigade membership including fire fighting members, auxiliary members, cadet members, and honorary life members. 8. Duties of captain and bush fire brigade officers (1) The duties of the captain are to— (a) provide leadership to bush fire brigades; (b) monitor bush fire brigades’ resourcing, equipment and training levels; (c) liaise with the local government concerning— (i) fire prevention or fire suppression matters generally; (ii) directions to be issued by the local government to bush fire control officers, including those who issue permits to burn; and (iii) bush fire brigade officers; (d) ensure that a list of bush fire brigade members is maintained; (e) report annually to the local government the office bearers of the bush fire brigade in accordance with the Regulations; (f) report to the local government at least annually, for consideration and appropriate provision being made in the next local government budget, the status of a bush fire brigade’s— (i) training and readiness; (ii) protective clothing; (iii) equipment; and (iv) vehicles and appliances; (g) nominate persons to the local government for appointment as bush fire control officers by the local government; (h) arrange for normal brigade activities as authorised by the Act or by the local government; and (i) where a vacancy occurs in a position appointed under clause 7(1)(c), to— (i) advise the CEO of the vacancy as soon as practicable; and (ii) make alternate suitable arrangements for that position until an appointment is made. (2) The duties of lieutenants are to— (a) provide support to the captain; (b) command and manage members during emergencies and other bush fire brigade related activities; (c) demonstrate positive leadership and mentor members; (d) maintain open lines of communication and encourage positive interaction and teamwork between members; (e) ensure members engaged in firefighting activities hold competencies relevant to the task; (f) assist coordination and conduct of training activities for members; and (g) in the absence of the captain or more senior lieutenant present assume the responsibilities and duties of that office and take responsibility for the performance of bush fire brigade activities.