====== Weekly Newsletter - 8th January 2020 ======
[[newsletters:20200108|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== This Week ===
Date: 4th January - 11th January

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

=== Next Week ===
Date: 11th January - 18th January

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

==== Incidents ====
=== 1st January - Smouldering Stump, Sawyers Valley ===
Turned out New Years Day to report of smoke on Chidlow Rd. Located a smouldering stump on Old Northam Rd, remnant of a previous P&WS burn.

Attended by Adrian, Dave Wh., Elton, and Warren.

==== Announcements ====
=== eAcademy 2 and New Pathways ===
The new eAcademy 2 is now live, and can be accessed through the Volunteer Hub. In addition to the new eAcademy, the new Pathways have also been released. Of particular note, progression through the Pathways is now automatic - completing all of the prerequisite training for a pathway will now place you onto that pathway. Please time some time to have a look at the new eAcademy and Pathways. If you have any questions, please see [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Rob]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operations-doctrine-monthly-bulletin-december-2019.pdf|Operations Doctrine Monthly Bulletin: December 2019]]

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Telstra Offer Free Calls to Fire-fighters ====

In response to the catastrophic fires in NSW and Victoria, Telstra has created an assistance package for volunteer fire-fighters. Eligible fire fighters will have the cost of their Telstra mobile bill covered throughout December and January. More information is available at [[https://exchange.telstra.com.au/free-calls-for-firies/]].

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

  * Saturday 11th - Training: Hydrant Maintenance

===== News =====

  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=e5440071bc&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=4640eaf746|AVBFB Newsletter - 24th December 2019]]
  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=e5440071bc&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=a0a82865ea|AVBFB Newsletter - 31st December 2019]]

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