====== Weekly Newsletter - 22nd July 2020 ======
[[newsletters:20200722|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====
=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 25th July - 31st July

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Announcements ====
None

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

No updates.

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

The latest training calendar from the Mundaring Fire School is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:updated_mfs_course_nominations_2020_-_master_2020.07.16.pdf|attached]].

Nominations for the Level 1 Incident Controller course will be closing soon. This is a pathway course for bush fire officers, and recommended for members aspiring to senior leadership positions. If you are interested in the course please contact [[training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Rob]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] to discuss the prerequisites.

===== Administration =====

==== Busy-Bee Sat 25th July ====
At last month's Brigade meeting it was proposed that the Brigade hold a Busy-Bee at the station, ahead of the AGM. The plan is to tidy and clean in and around the station, ready for the AGM the following Monday. A particular area of focus will be the engine bay, as it is likely that the AGM will be held inside there. It has also been suggested that a couple of members with trailers could be able to do a tip-run to take away the leaves piled around the station.

A BBQ breakfast will help to provide sustenance to members helping with the busy-bee.

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

  * Saturday 25th - Station Busy Bee. All members welcome. BBQ Breakfast provided. Starting at 10:00.
  * Monday 27th - Brigade Annual General Meeting. Commencing 19:00 with short regular general meeting, followed by AGM at 19:30. Light refreshments afterwards.

===== News =====

  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=facc5c953b|AVBFB Newsletter: 17th July 2020]]
  * [[https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6819893/fire-evacuation-was-chaotic-dangerous/?cs=14231|Canberra Times: Fire evacuation was 'chaotic, dangerous']]
  * [[https://www.bnhcrc.com.au/news/2020/science-shows-how-best-burn-bush-reduce-bushfire-risk?utm_source=website&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=hazard+news+june|Bushfire and Natural Hazards: Science shows how to best burn the bush to reduce bushfire risk]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-17/how-covid-19-could-impact-firefighting-this-bushfire-season/12468566|ABC News: Bushfire royal commission hears how COVID-19 could impact firefighting this bushfire season]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-19/artisans-charred-works-reveal-intensity-of-cobargo-bushfire/12469824|ABC News: Artisans' charred works reveal intensity of Cobargo bushfire]]

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