====== Weekly Newsletter - 13th December 2017 ======

[[:newsletters:20171213|Online copy]]

===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== This Week ===

Date: 9th December - 16th December

  * First Call: **Crew C**
  * Second Call: Crew B

=== Next Week ===

Date: 16th December - 23rd December

  * First Call: **Crew D**
  * Second Call: Crew C

==== Incidents ====

=== Rosedale Rd, Chidlow - 11th Dec ===

Assisted Chidlow with a bushfire on Rosedale Rd. Also turned out were Mt Helena, Stoneville, Mundaring VFRS, Midland FRS, Gidgegannup, Helitacs and Waterbombers. The fire was complicated by limited access as well as horses in the adjoining paddocks. The fire was quickly contained, and no losses were sustained. Attended by Andy, John L., Keith, and Warren.

==== Announcements ====

None

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:operational_circular_112_2017-sop-3.5.13-operating-within-registered-uxo-sites.pdf|Operational Circular 112 - SOP 3.5.13 Operating within registered UXO sites]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:operational_circular_113_2017-new-sms-turnouts-and-notifications.pdf|Operational Circular 113 - New SMS turnouts and notifications]]

Please take note of the New SMS procedure which will be coming into effect on the 19th of December.

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Santa Lolly Run ====

The date for the Santa Lolly Run has been set as the morning of Sunday December the 24th. Packing of the lolly bags will be completed on Saturday the 23rd. Anyone interested in assisting on either of these days should contact [[mailto:President@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]].

==== Christmas Function - 29th December====

Brigade members and their families are invited to the Christmas Function at the station, 6pm Friday the 29th of December. Meat, beer, wine and soft drinks are provided. Please bring a salad or dessert to share.

RSVP to [[mailto:Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Michelle]] by the 24th, including numbers attending, and whether you're bringing  salad or dessert.

===== Weekly Calendar =====

  * Saturday 16th: Training - Air Operations Briefing

===== News =====

  * AVBFB: [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=e5440071bc&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=5fa9fa2df1|Newsletter 8/12/2017]]

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