====== Weekly Newsletter - 6th September 2023 ======
[[newsletters:20230906|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 9th September - 15th September

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Brigade Annual Lunch, 28th October, Parkerville Tavern ===
The Brigade Annual <del>Dinner</del> Lunch will be held on Saturday the 28th of October, at the Parkerville Tavern. An invitation, include menu, is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/?ns=newsletters%3A&image=newsletters%3Ainvitation_menu_2023.pdf&do=media&tab_files=files&tab_details=view|attached]]. RSVP to [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] by the 9th of October, including your menu selections.

==== Bushfire Ready Stall, Rotary Mundaring Sunday Markets, 10th September ====
The Shire are coordinating a Bushfire Ready stall at the Rotary Mundaring Sunday Markets on the 10th of September. All brigades in the Shire are being encouraged to participate in this excellent opportunity for community engagement. The stall will be operating between 08:00 and 15:00.

This opportunity aligns with the discussion on recruitment and community engagement at the brigade meeting last month. All brigade members are strongly encouraged to donate half an our of their Sunday to this important initiative. If you are interested please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].


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

  * Saturday : Training - ,09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew 

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-01/junior-program-glenlyon-rural-fire-brigade-attracting-volunteers/102781872|ABC News: Junior program helping Glenlyon Rural Fire Brigade attract next generation of volunteers]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-04/queensland-catastrophic-fire-risk-bushfire-grass-fire/102809692|ABC News: Queensland firefighters warn public to be aware, prepare for catastrophic fire risk this week]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-06/brisbane-city-council-free-green-waste-disposal-bushfire-season/102821708|ABC News: Brisbane City Council offers free green waste disposal amid forecasts of a 'dry' bushfire season]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-06/barkly-bushfire-volunteers-vehicles-stolen-damaged/102822148|ABC News: Volunteers battling Barkly bushfire have vehicles stolen, vandalised at Tennant Creek]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-06/volunteer-rfs-firefighter-arson-allegations-wins-second-bail-bid/102822586|ABC News: RFS firefighter charged with deliberately lighting Hunter Valley fires wins second bid for bail]] 

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