====== Weekly Newsletter - 2nd August 2023 ======
[[newsletters:20230802|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 5th August - 11th August

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Helmet and Torches Check ====
Keith would like to remind members to check the batteries in their helmet torches, and replace these as necessary. The AA batteries tend to leak over a period of time, which can render the torch inoperable.

Additionally it has been noted that a large number of our helmets will be expiring in coming months. Please inspect your helmet and report to [[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Keith]] if the expiration date is approaching.

==== Bushfire Ready Action Groups ====
During Monday night's meeting there was discussion on the formation of street local Bushfire Ready Action Groups. These groups aim to bring together neighbours in supporting each other to prepare for bushfires.

Starting a BRAG can be as simple as making a contact list for your neighbours and establishing which neighbours plans to stay or go. All brigade members are strongly encouraged to start a group with their neighbours.

[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:dfes_bushfire-bushfire_ready_groups.pdf|Attached]] is a DFES brochure introducing Bushfire Ready. If you have any questions please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== New MR Drivers ====
Congratulations to Ben, Rob, and Sarah who have all recently passed their MR driving test. Qualified drivers is often a limiting factor in being able to crew our appliances, and it is great to see our Brigade members giving up their time to help in this regard.

Sarah also recently completed the Operational Driving training, qualifying her for //Emergency Road// driving.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

No updates.

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

  * Saturday 5th: Training - Burn Over Procedure (practical), 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 8th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-27/paradise-lost-on-greek-island-of-rhodes-as-fires-rage/102642492|ABC News: Is paradise being lost? Raging wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes gives southern Europe a terrifying glimpse into the future]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-27/cultural-burning-conference-batemans-bay/102651322|ABC News: Indigenous groups, fire agencies meet to reduce barriers to cultural burning in New South Wales]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-27/greece-spain-and-italy-battle-raging-wildfires/102657474|ABC News: Greece, Spain and Italy among Mediterranean nations battling raging wildfires]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-27/july-likely-hottest-month-record-united-nations-climate-change/102654812|ABC News: July set to be Earth's hottest month on record as extreme heat, wildfires, ravage northern hemisphere]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-28/ai-bushfire-monitoring-green-triangle-forestry-region-sa/102660888|ABC News: Artificial intelligence to monitor for bushfires in South Australia's Green Triangle forestry region]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-29/why-nsw-unlikely-to-see-repeat-fire-season-caused-black-summer/102661680|ABC News: Why a repeat of Black Summer is unlikely this fire season despite El Niño warnings]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-29/residents-want-answers-from-yankees-gap-bushfire-inquest/102638518|ABC News: Yankees Gap bushfire survivors call for answers ahead of inquest]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-29/nsw-receives-australia-s-largest-ever-firefighting-chopper/102665036|ABC News Video: NSW receives Australia’s largest-ever firefighting helicopter]]

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