====== Weekly Newsletter - 24th August 2022 ======
[[newsletters:20220824|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 27th August - 2nd September
  * First Call: **Crew B**
  * Second Call: Crew A

==== Incidents ====
None

==== 2022 AFAC Seasonal Outlook ====
[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:seasonaloutlook_spring_2022_v1-0.pdf|Attached]] is the 2022 Seasonal Outlook from the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC).

The summary for Western Australia is:

Throughout the forecast period, normal fire potential is expected for the remainder of the state. However, the western parts of the South West Land Division are experiencing below to very much below average root zone soil moisture, increasing the probability of early onset of southern fire season should rainfall deficits continue into spring. Furthermore, the September to November climate outlook is showing that median to below median rainfalls across the Jarrah Forest bioregion can be expected. Together with the forecast high chance of exceeding median maximum and minimum temperatures and existing rainfall deficiency, root zone soil moisture is expected to remain below average. Therefore, planned burning activities in these areas need to consider the potential for lower fuel moisture.

==== Shire of Mundaring Bushfire and Biodiversity Workshop, 17th September ====
The Shire of Mundaring is hosting a workshop to discuss bushfire and biodiversity within shire managed land. Topics covered by the workshop will include:

  * Outline the obligations the Shire is required to fulfil as a part of the requirements of the Office of Bushfire Risk Management (Rural Fire Division) and the Shire’s Bushfire Risk Management Plan, as approved and endorsed by Council;
  * Explain the types of treatments carried out on reserves vested to the Shire of Mundaring or as freehold land owned by the Shire. This will include justification around why certain treatments are chosen over others, such as burning, forestry mulching etc; and
  * Outline the consultation process which will take place when works are carried out on reserves vested to the Shire of Mundaring or as freehold land owned by the Shire.

A number of speakers from the fire management and land management industries will be presenting, followed by a panel Q&A.

Details for registering for the workshop will be forwarded once they are received from the shire.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

No updates.

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

  * Saturday 27th : Training - Burnover Procedure, 09:30 at the Station
  * Monday 29th : Brigade General Meeting, 19:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 30th : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A
  * Tuesday 30th : BFAC

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-19/victorian-government-blocks-united-firefighters-union-board/101348488|ABC News: Victorian government blocks bid by United Firefighters Union to be involved in registration of fireys]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-19/bolivian-anteater-rescued-from-wildfires/14025810|ABC News Video: Bolivian anteater rescued from wildfire]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-20/nsw-ses-commissioner-defends-volunteers-calls-more-funding/101354150|ABC News: NSW SES Commissioner defends volunteers and calls for more funding in wake of flood report]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-08-21/bushfire-fire-danger-rating-system-updated-with-four-levels/101324830|ABC News: Updated fire danger rating system will be rolled out next month. Here's what you need to know]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/programs/landline/2022-08-21/fire-danger-ratings:-the-introduction-of-national/14028024|ABC News Video: Fire Danger Ratings: The introduction of national standardised ratings]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-22/mock-accident-to-train-central-australias-medical-professionals/101355334|ABC News: Car crash simulation brings outback first responders together for crucial training]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-24/spring-fire-outlook-after-floods-fires-vic-nsw/101110842|ABC News: Australia prepares for fire season as parts of Central Australia and northern WA at higher risk]]

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