====== Weekly Newsletter - 26th March 2025 ======
[[newsletters:20250326|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 29th Mar - 4th Apr
  * First Call: **Crew A**
  * Second Call: Crew D

==== Incidents ====
=== Tree Fire, Great Southern Highway, Tues 25th ===
Turned out to report of trees on fire, near Horton Rd at The Lakes. Chidlow arrived first to find a single tree on fire.

Attended by: John R., Matt, and Warren.

==== Restricted Burning Period ====
The Restricted Burning Period will commence on Tuesday the 1st of April. With the KBDI still close to 190, no permits will not be issued until we have received significant rain.

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Residents will be allowed to burn a 1x1 metre pile between 18:00 and 00:00, on days of Moderate/Un-rated Fire Danger Rating. 

==== Chief on Leave ====
Jamie is taking a couple of weeks leave, ahead of taking an acting role as DO North East for Murray until the end of May. Tom will be acting as CESM Mundaring from the 7th of April.

We wish both Jamie and Murray a relaxing break.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School and Training ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Shire of Mundaring Bush Fire Service Long Service and Outstanding Service Awards Policy ====
The Shire of Mundaring's Bush Fire Server Long Service and Outstanding Service Awards Policy is up for review, and the Shire is seeking any feedback form brigades and individuals. Attached is the [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:bush-fire-service-long-service-and-outstanding-service-awards-policy-_hcs-01_.pdf|current policy]].

This will be one of the items of discussion at Monday's Brigade meeting.

==== Emergency Services Family BBQ, 26th April ====
The annual Shire of Mundaring Emergency Services Family BBQ will be held on Saturday the 26th of April, at the Mundaring Pavillion Oval. This event includes a free dinner and drinks, a DJ, bouncy castle, face-painting, and the inter-brigade Tug-O-War.

Please RSVP to [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Matt]] before the 31st of March to assist with catering numbers.

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

  * Saturday 29th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 09:30 at the Station, Crew A
  * Saturday 29th: Training - Briefing and Reporting, 10:00 at the Station
  * Monday 31st: Brigade General Meeting, 19:30 at the Station

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/firefighter-fatigue-mental-and-physical-toll-for-cfa-volunteers/105002002|ABC News: Firefighter fatigue and the mental and physical toll of prolonged bushfire emergencies]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-26/wildfires-in-south-korea-force-thousands-to-flee-their-homes/105098660|ABC News: Wildfires in South Korea kill dozens of people and force thousands to flee their homes]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-26/winemaker-says-hazard-reduction-burn-destroyed-grapes/105096772|ABC News: Winemaker blames hazard reduction burn for ruining multi-million-dollar crop]]

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