====== Weekly Newsletter - 13th December 2023 ======
[[newsletters:20231213|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 16th December - 22nd December

  * First Call: **Crew B**
  * Second Call: Crew A

==== Incidents ====
=== 9th December, Fire Pit at Fred Jacoby Park ===
Called to report of a fire pit lit during a Total Fire Ban. Assisted by Mundaring VFRS, the pit was extinguished and public educated.

Attended by: Dave Wh., Denise, Elton, John R., Shane, and Warren.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_86_2023-strike-force-vulcan-2023_24-pdf.pdf|Operational Circular 86/2023 - Strike Force Vulcan During the 2023/24 Bushfire Season]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_239_2023-eoi-ypac-12-december-2023-pdf.pdf|General Circular 239/2023 - Young People's Advisor Council - Expression of Interest]]

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Christmas Party, 29th December ====
Attached is an invitation for members and their families to attend this year’s Christmas Party, which will be held at the Station on Friday, 29th December commencing at 17:30 hours. Members are asked to RSVP Vicki by Friday 15th December, indicating numbers attending and whether providing a salad or dessert.

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

  * Saturday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 09:30 at the Station

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.9news.com.au/national/nsw-fires-rfs-confirms-death-of-firefighter-at-car-fire-in-moama/dd8d5270-2a46-48d9-99ac-50fbf5eebdc7|9 News: Firefighter dies responding to car fire near NSW border]]
  * [[https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/dec/12/firefighter-dies-while-responding-to-grose-vale-house-fire-in-sydneys-north-west|The Guardian: ‘Kind and selfless’ firefighter dies while responding to Grose Vale house fire in Sydney’s north-west]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-13/new-interactive-map-shows-hobarts-fire-susceptibility/103226388|ABC News Video: New interactive map shows Hobart's fire susceptibility]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-13/bogan-gate-explosives-reserve-concerns-nearby-residents/103166812|ABC News: Bogan Gate Explosive Reserve in bushfire-prone paddock has neighbours concerned]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-12/close-call-as-houses-saved-in-mid-west-bushfire/103218654|ABC News: Northampton and Chapman Valley bushfire burns to within metres of homes]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-11/heatwaves-fewer-cyclones-as-government-prepares-for-hot/103214320|ABC News: Recent rain eases immediate fire risk, but heatwaves a concern heading into hot and dry summer]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-11/cultural-burn-demand-high-on-nsw-far-south-coast/103185948|ABC News: Cultural burns are in demand on private properties and Indigenous fire practitioners want more support]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-10/train-derailment-grassfire-contained-nsw-mudgee/103211030|ABC News: Firefighters control grassfire sparked by coal train derailment in NSW]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-10/urban-sprawl-making-suburbs-more-prone-to-bushfires/103211320|ABC News Video: Urban sprawl making suburbs more prone to bushfires]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-10/family-put-to-10-minute-evacuation-test-what-to-grab/103199840|ABC News: A North Queensland family tries 10-minute evacuation test to highlight importance of disaster preparedness]]

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