====== Weekly Newsletter - 10th January 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20240110|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 13th - 19th

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

==== Incidents ====
=== Grass Fire Behind Caltex, 10th Jan ===
Turned out to report of a grass fire behind the Caltex service station in Sawyers Valley. Assisted by Mt Helena and the Fire Protection Officers, along with passers-by, the fire was quickly controlled. The Brigade was later called to return for a signs of smouldering.

Attended by: Dave Wh., Denise, John R., Keith, Matt, Sarah, and Shane.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Training Calendar ===

The 2024 Metro Volunteer Training Calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:2024_metro_calendar_with_closing_dates_v1.0.pdf|attached]]. Please take some time to look through the courses on offer and aim to book in as early as possible. If you have any questions about which courses you should be attending please talk to [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Shane]], [[LT1@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Dave Wh.]], or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

===== Administration =====

No updates.

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

  * Saturday 13th: Training - Mopping Up, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 16th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-04/pacific-highway-stranded-chickens-rescued-coffs-harbour/103282578|ABC News: RFS volunteers and animal lovers rally to rescue hens stranded on Pacific Highway]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-10/charmaine-ahrens-encourages-women-to-become-firefighters/103019964|ABC News: Single mother's campaign to encourage more women to become firefighters]]

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