====== Weekly Newsletter - 25th December 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20241225|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

The regular roster is suspended during the Christmas to New Year period. Refer to the Christmas Roster v1.0.

==== Incidents ====
=== The Lakes, Monday 23rd Dec ===
Called to report of a re-ignition at the Lakes bushfire. This rapidly escalated to a 4th Alarm fire, which was ultimately contained by the evening. Patrols of the fire will continue throughout the week.

Special mention must be made of Matt, who did an excellent job as Ground Controller. Also once again thank-you to Kaisi for assisting with crew changes.

Attended by: Adrian (IMT), Colin, Daniel, Dave R., Dave S., Dave Wh., Denise, Kaisi (Station Crew), Keith, Matt, Michelle, Murray, Shane, and Warren.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School and Training ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

No updates.

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

  * Saturday 28th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 09:30 at the Station
  * Monday 30th: Brigade Christmas Party, 17:30 at the Station

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-25/grassfire-threatens-homes-in-smithfield/104760896|ABC News: Residents told to evacuate as fire threatened homes in Smithfield, Adelaide's north]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-25/firefighters-prepare-to-battle-blaze-on-christmas-day/104759834|ABC News: Firefighters gearing up to battle blazes on Christmas Day ahead of fire danger spik]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-24/christmas-boxing-day-fire-weather-forecast-sa/104759970|ABC News: Heightened fire risk for Christmas and Boxing days in South Australia]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-24/grampians-prepare-for-extreme-fire-conditions-on-boxing-day/104757182|ABC News: Grampians residents, fire crews brace for extreme Boxing Day conditions]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-23/cfa-levy-emergency-fund-complaints-victoria/104754658|ABC News: CFA volunteers failing to see better equipment despite paying larger levies]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-21/cervantes-bushfire-leaves-animals-burned/104747766|ABC News: Wildlife volunteers left with emotional and financial burden after Cervantes fire]]

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