====== Weekly Newsletter - 22nd May 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20240522|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 26th - 1st

  * First Call: **Crew A**
  * Second Call: Crew D

==== Incidents ====
=== 18th May, Beechina Paddock Fire ===
Called to assist with a shed fire which spread to a 3rd alarm paddock fire in Beechina. Whilst the fire jumped the Heritage Trail, it was brought under control relatively quickly.

Attended by: Colin, Denise, John R., Matt, Sarah, and Shane.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:safety_circular_1_2024-automatic-vehicle-locator-use-testing-and-fault-procedures-pdf.pdf|Safety Circular 1/2024 - Automatic Vehicle Locator Use, Testing and Fault Procedures]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_62_2024-national-volunteer-week-2024-something-for-everyone-pdf.pdf|General Circular 62/2024 - National Volunteer Week 2024 'Something for Everyone']]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_63_2024-new-emergency-wa-now-live-ahead-of-australian-warning-system-launch--pdf.pdf|General Circular 63/2024 - New Emergency WA now live ahead of Australian Warning System launch]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_64_2024_aboriginal-heritage-act-update-pdf.pdf|General Circular 64/2024 - Aboriginal Heritage Act Update]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_65_2024_national-reconciliation-week-pdf.pdf|General Circular 65/2025 - National Reconciliation Week 27 May - 3 June 2024]]

=== Mundaring Fire School and Training ===

DFES have advised that there are a number of places available on this weekend's Workplace Trainer Assessor course. The course is scheduled to run from Friday the 24th until Sunday the 26th of May as the Forrestfield Training Academy.

If you are interested in attending this course please submit an application through eAcademy or contact [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Shane]].

===== Administration =====

==== Annual General Meeting ====
The AGM as previously advised, will be held at the Station, 12 Ashstead Street on Monday, 27th May 2024 commencing at 1930 hours. Preceding the AGM will be a very brief General Meeting commencing at 1900 hours. At the conclusion of the AGM a light supper and refreshments will be available.

All relevant documents relating to both meetings, will be emailed to members closer to the meeting date. Should you require any further information, please contact Vicki on 0407 831 315 or [[secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au]]

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

  * Saturday 25th: Training - Initial Control at Wildfires, 09:30 at the Station
  * Monday 27th: Brigade Annual General Meeting, 19:00 at the Station
  * Tuesday 28th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-17/underground-fire-enters-third-month-dalyellup/103860720|ABC News: Suspicious bushfire continues to burn underground south of Bunbury]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/bronnie-mackintosh-girls-on-fire-emergency-rotorua-women-rugby24/103756458|ABC Conversations: Bronnie and the jaws of life]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/am/why-these-scientists-want-you-to-photograph-dying-trees/103877202|ABC News: Why these scientists want you to photograph dying trees]]

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