====== Weekly Newsletter - 13th February 2019 ======
[[newsletters:20190213|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== This Week ===
Date: 9th February - 16th February

  * First Call: **Crew D**
  * Second Call: Crew B

=== Next Week ===
Date: 16th February - 23rd February

  * First Call: **Crew A**
  * Second Call: Crew D

==== Incidents ====
=== 8th February - Vehicle Fire ===
Turned out with Mundaring VFRS and Parkerville BFB to report of a vehicle fire on Mundaring Weir Road. Fire had spread into nearby bush, with potential to escalate into neighbouring state forest. Fire was contained due to calm winds. Regular patrols from P&WS, Mundaring VFRS and Sawyers Valley BFB ensured there was no re-ignition.

Attended by Adrian, Dave R., Dave W., Keith, Michelle, Nick, and Paul. Follow up patrols by Danika and Kath. Station assistance from Warren.


==== Announcements ====
=== Update from Operational Fleet Project ===
The Operation Fleet Project have provided a pamphlet updating the status of the project. The pamphlet is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:ofp_project_update_-_february_2019.pdf|attached]].


==== Circulars and SOPs ====

No updates.

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Blue Sky Festival - 17th March ====
Sawyers Valley are teaming up with Darling Range, Mt Helena, Parkerville, and Stoneville brigades to run an information stand at the the Blue Sky Festival. The festival will be held in Mundaring, on the 17th of March, and covers a range of environmental and sustainability issues in the Mundaring Hills. 

Volunteers are requested to help with the information stand; talking to the general public about bushfire safety, prescribed burning and, most importantly, joining their local volunteer bushfire brigade. If you are interested in assisting with this event please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Michelle]].

==== Annual Street Appeal, 17th May ====
The Annual Street Appeal will be held on the 17th of May at the Murray Street Mall. This is a popular event which provides opportunities for both fund-raising opportunity and raising awareness within the community.

Members interested in participating should contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Michelle]].

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

  * Saturday 16th: Training - Operating from road-side.

===== News =====

  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=0d545004c0&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=3da1b48b02|AVBFB Newsletter: 12th February 2019]]

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