 G'day all. This week we have seen the fire season off to a start with the first total fire ban yesterday in the Malley and fires in Shepparton and Glen Lyon in the past 24 hours. Please keep reminding your communities to stay vigilant and ensure where possible their properties are well prepared. We've also had a number of CFA people deployed to help our colleagues out in New South Wales. The conditions they are facing up there are very challenging and we wish them all the best and a safe return back to Victoria. With the safety of our communities front of mind we also need to remember our own safety and our own well-being and I want to reinforce before any firefighter response to a fire or incident this year you need to have completed the minimum skills, the hazardous tree awareness package and the entrapment drill. We absolutely care about the safety of our members and our mantra is that everyone comes home safely every time. The CFA values include putting safety first and our mission is to protect lives and property and that includes our lives, your lives, all our people. As the season progresses ensure you are looking after your own well-being and of course that of the others around you. If you don't feel right or you notice a change in one of your colleagues or crew members make sure you check in and remind them we have some terrific services that are available to you including the well-being support line. These are free, these are confidential and available to you 24-7 365 days of the year. With this in mind, November is fast approaching and whether you're a fan of the mow or not it's a great cause with all the money raised going towards men's health. This year there's an emergency services challenge and I encourage everyone to try and get involved and it isn't just about the moustache it's about taking action. Make November the time you book in with your GP and get a checkup. Finally a thank you to over the 1600 CFA people who have given their feedback on the first stages of the new supplementary alerting system. The input we've received so far has been great and we'll ensure the app meets our needs. There is still time to get involved in this stage of the project. The survey closes on Monday the 28th of October. That's about all for now this week so thank you and remember stay safe. Thank you.