====== Weekly Newsletter - 9th August 2023 ======
[[newsletters:20230809|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 12th August - 18th August

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Incident Management Training Exercise, 14th October ====
The DFES Metro North East region will hold an incident management training exercise day on Saturday, 14 October, from approx. 0800-1600hrs. The intent is to provide groups of brigade volunteers with an opportunity to exercise and further develop their incident management skills.

The day will consist of a presentation and discussion on applicable legislation and the initial actions required of first-arriving crews at fires. Participants will then be split into groups and provided with the opportunity to put their skills and knowledge into practice within several scenarios.

This training/exercise is designed for developing members of brigades or those who have yet to have much of an opportunity to practice their skills and knowledge in the field, other training, or exercises. Participants are expected to have a good understanding of the principles of AIIMS and an awareness of the actions required of a Level 1 IC.

Five places are available across the Shire of Mundaring Bush Fire Brigades at this stage. If you are interested in attending this exercise, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] before Friday the 8th of September.

==== Wooroloo Bushfire Review Recommendations Update ====
DFES has released a second version of the online resource, titled Update on the Government response to the Wooroloo review. The resource, which was developed in response to stakeholder feedback, aims to provide all interested community members and stakeholders with a quarterly progress report and next steps for each recommendation.

The Wooroloo Bushfire review was completed by AFAC in March 2022. A number of recommendations were made to enhance prevention, preparedness, response and recovery to bushfire in WA. The second release of the Update on the Government response to the Wooroloo review – August 2023 is now available on the [[https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/review-of-the-management-of-the-wooroloo-fire-of-february-2021|WA Government website]].

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Save the Date – Annual Lunch ====
This year’s lunch will again be held at the Parky Tavern on Saturday, 28th October from 12 noon. Further information will be emailed to members once the details have been finalised.

==== SVVBFB By-Laws 61 Source of Funds ====
The Association may derive its funds from a variety of sources i.e. donations, fundraising, interest earnings, HRB’s, clothing sales or any other goods and services provided to current, past members and also members of our community, that are approved by the Committee of Management. To assist with determining criteria, the [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:changes_to_section_bl-61_of_svvbfb_bylaws_-_second_draft.pdf|attached draft By-Law]] has been developed and will be presented to the August General Meeting for discussion and approval.

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

  * Saturday 12th: Training - Skills Refresher, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 15th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-07/nsw-bushfire-coronial-inquiry-day-one-closing-submissions/102698954|ABC News: Firefighting truck cabin standards lead closing submissions at NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-08/nsw-bushfires-coronial-inquiry-day-two-kangawalla-badja-fires/102702156|ABC News: NSW Bushfire Coronial Inquiry hears about RFS warning delays in 2019 fatal Kangawalla fire]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-09/government-consults-dedicated-disaster-response-force/102706964|ABC News: Government begins consulting on new flood and fire response that won't rely on armed forces]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-09/nsw-fire-and-rescue-consultant-fees/102706526|ABC News: Fire and Rescue NSW spent $6,000 a day for years on consultant fees, inquiry told]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-10/hawaii-wildfires-burn-homes-and-force-evacuations/102710210|ABC News: People in Hawaii flee into ocean to escape wildfires that are burning a popular Maui tourist town]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-09/nsw-rfs-prepares-for-potentially-dangerous-bushfire-season/102706072|ABC News Video: NSW RFS prepares for potentially dangerous bushfire season]]

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