====== Weekly Newsletter - 16th October 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20241016|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 19th Oct - 25th Oct

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

==== Incidents ====
=== Forklift Fire, Stonehouse Loop, 10th Oct ===
Turned out at the request of the Captain to a reported forklift fire. The fire was extinguished by the resident using a bucket.

Attended by: John R., and Matt.

==== Pre-Season Forum Video Recording ====
The annual Metro Volunteer Pre-Season Forum was held last weekend. The forum covered:
  * Introduction and welcome by Stephen Dawson MLC Minister for Emergency Services, and Darren Klemm AFSM Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner
  * Bureau of Meteorology Briefing
  * DFES Intelligence Briefing
  * Australian Warning System Briefing
  * Volunteer Hub Update
  * State Logistics Capability Update
  * Metropolitan High Threat Period - After Action View
  * //State Hazard Plan - Fire// Update
  * Metropolitan Operations 2024 - 2025 Expectations

The recording is now available via [[YouTube|https://www.youtube.com/live/mAdOZ7yDXPk]], and all brigade members are encouraged to watch it.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_150_-2024-volunteer-employer-recognition-award-recipients-announced-pdf.pdf|General Circular 150/2024 - Volunteer Employer Recognition Award Recipients Announced]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_151_2024-bushfire-campaign-launch-pdf.pdf|General Circular 151/2024 - Bushfire Campaign Launch - Got 15 Minutes to Burn?]]

=== Mundaring Fire School and Training ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

No updates.

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

  * Saturday 19th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 9:30 at the Station, Crew B
  * Saturday 18th: Training - Turnout Procedures, 10:00 at the Station

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/bushfire-zone-resident-battling-for-bunker-approval/104468310|ABC News: Bushfire zone resident seeking approval for family bunker fears he'll be 'forced to remove' shelter following review]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/am/bushfire-prep/104477352|ABC AM: Bushfire preparations underway in Australia's southeast]]
  * [[https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/14/bilpin-nsw-bushfire-season-blue-mountains-fire-trails-obstructed|The Guardian: Potentially lifesaving Blue Mountains fire trails obstructed as bushfire season begins]]
  * [[https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/emergency-minister-stephen-dawson-warns-of-long-fire-season-and-urges-public-to-complete-bushfire-plan-c-16391928|Perth Now: Emergency Minister Stephen Dawson warns of long fire season and urges public to complete Bushfire Plan]]

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