Western Branch Heat Policy – Updated – February 2024

We train rain, hail or shine with the exception of days relating to our heat policy which is:

Wednesday Training

If the forecasted temperature the night before is:

  • 32°C or above, training will be cancelled; or
  • between 30°C – 32°C, the decision to cancel training will be at the discretion of the Chief Instructor, whose decision will be made taking various factors into account.
  • If the temperature reaches 32°C on the day of training, the training will be cancelled.

Sunday Training

If the forecasted temperature the night before is:

  • 35°C or above, training will be cancelled;
  • below 35°C training will go ahead.
  • During training, the temperature will be monitored and will cease immediately when the temperature reaches 32°C. The Chief Instructor will decide to cease training on the day.