====== Weekly Newsletter - 5th September 2018 ======
[[newsletters:20180905|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== This Week ===
Date: 1st September - 8th September

  * First Call: **Crew A**
  * Second Call: Crew C

=== Next Week ===
Date: 8th September - 15th September

  * First Call: **Crew B**
  * Second Call: Crew A

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Announcements ====

=== Jamie returns as CESM ===
After a period of time as Acting District Officer, Jamie has returned as the Shire of Mundaring Chief and Community Emergency Services Manger. We thank Gary for his time and efforts acting as Chief and CESM in Jamie's absence.

=== Clothing Orders ===
[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:order_form.pdf|Attached]] is an order form for brigade clothing, including turn-out shirts, polo shirts, caps, beanies, and jackets. Orders should be forwarded to [[mailto:President@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] or [[mailto:Treasurer@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Jennifer]] by the 15th of September.

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

No updates.

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:mfs_course_nominations_2018_91.pdf|attached]].

===== Administration =====

==== Station Open Day - 22nd September ====
At the most recent Brigade meeting it was decided that the Brigade will hold a Station Open Day, on the 22nd of September. This will be an opportunity for local residence to inspect the station, meet our Brigade members, and hopefully take away some valuable information regarding bushfire safety and volunteering.

A large number of activities are being organised for kids; including games, treasure hunts, branch target practise, and photographs. A number of presentations are also planned, covering bushfire safety, home preparation, winter burning, and volunteering.

This open day will be a fantastic opportunity for the Brigade to engage with the local community, and hopefully drive some recruitment. A large amount of assistance will be required to prepare for the day, so if you are interested please contact [[mailto:Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Minister of Emergency Services Visit ====

The Minister of Emergency Services, Fran Logan, has arranged an opportunity to meet with female fire fighters in the Shire. The Minister is looking forward to having an informal chat and answer any questions. 

Date: Sunday 9th September 
Time: 3pm
Location: Chidlow Tavern

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

  * Saturday 8th: Training - Burn Over Drills 

===== News =====

  * [[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-08-31/perth-is-set-for-a-warmer-and-drier-than-average-spring/10184866|ABC News: Perth's spring weather outlook shows wet winter is set to give way to warm, dry conditions]]
  * [[https://youtu.be/r7dgRd9iA7w|BoM: September - November 2018 Climate and Water Outlook]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDFnXPPWAPE&list=PLS50ZaHTMvKDEzPGdH-BRydpWdaScB42_|DFES: Bushfire Preparedness - Lessons Learned from the Waroona, Yarloop & Harvey Bushfires]]

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