====== Weekly Newsletter - 4th December 2019 ======
[[newsletters:20191204|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== This Week ===
Date: 30th November - 7th December

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

=== Next Week ===
Date: 7th December - 14th December

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Announcements ====
=== 1.4 Pump Choke ===
Following the replacement of the pump and pump motor on the 1.4, a fault has been discovered with start-choke. Pressing the "choke" button on the control panel does not activate the choke, making the pump more difficult to start when cold. The fault has been reported, and will be remediated once the warm weather has passed.

A partial work-around involves simply pulling the actuator and choke manually (there is sufficient movement on the mounting bracket). The pump will also eventually start with enough cranking, even if cold. 

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

No updates.

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Brigade Santa Run ====
The Brigade's Annual Santa run is being held on the morning of Sunday the 22nd of December. The route will be posted to Facebook, with updates provided to families can follow Santa's progress.

If you are interested in assisting, please contact Vicki.

==== Christmas Function ====
At the last General Meeting, the date for the Brigade's Annual Christmas Function was set for Saturday the 28th of December. Starting at 17:30, a BBQ will be laid on by the Brigade. Please bring either a salad or dessert.

RSVP to [[Treasurer@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Jen]] by Monday the 23rd of December.

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

  * Saturday 7th: Training - Hydrant Maintenance

===== News =====

  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=e5440071bc&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=74c9282747|AVBFB: Newsletter 3rd December 2019]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-03/esperance-bushfire-inquest-report-2015-coroner-coronial-fire/11762940|ABC News: Esperance 2015 bushfire coroner calls for new fire station and more water bombers]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-02/bureau-of-meteorology-declares-spring-2019-the-driest-on-record/11755848|ABC News: Bureau of Meteorology declares spring 2019 the driest on record]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-04/cullacabardee-bushfire-warning-downgraded/11767520|ABC News: Cullacabardee fire downgraded after threatening homes in Perth Aboriginal community]]

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