====== Weekly Newsletter - 9th April 2025 ======
[[newsletters:20250409|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 12th Apr - 18th

  * First Call: **Crew C**
  * Second Call: Crew B

==== Incidents ====
=== Grass fire, Squarcini Cl Bailup, 4th April ===
Called to assist at re-ignition of a paddock fire in Bailup, which was the result of a lightning strike. Assisted Chidlow, Mt Helena, Stoneville, and Wooroloo.

Attended by: Adrian, Denise, Keith (Station Crew), Lorna (Station Crew), Shane, and Tracey

=== Illegal burn, Bailup Rd, Wooroloo, 4th April ===
Turned out to report of unknown fire on Bailup Rd in Wooroloo. Arriving crews found the remains of an illegal burn. Assisted by Chidlow and Wooroloo.

Attended by: Denise, Matt, Shane, and Tracey

=== Illegal burn, Darrowby Pl, Sawyers Valley, 5th April ===
Turned out to report of bonfire on Darrowby Pl in Sawyers Valley. Resident had good intention, however failed to take into account the Fire Danger Rating.

Attended by: Adrian, John R., Sarah, Shane, and Tracey.

=== Illegal burn, Kirkstall Way, Sawyers Valley, 6th April ===
Turned out to report of fire on Kirkstall Way in Sawyers Valley. Crews educated the resident on the local law.

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

=== Illegal burn, Walker St, Sawyers Valley, 6th April ===
Turned out to report of fire on Walker St in Sawyers Valley. Crews educated the resident on the local law.

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

=== Report of smoke, McCallum Rd, Mundaring, 7th April ===
Turned out to report of smoke behind a shed on McCallum Rd in Mundaring. Mundaring FPO discovered an unattended fire pit and extinguished. Stood down prior to arrival.

Attended by: Denise, Keith, Michelle, and Shane.

==== Brigade Training Opportunities ====
As we wind up the 2024/2025 fire season, the Brigade will shift focus its into training. This presents an opportunity for members interested developing their skill and challenging themselves to take on training activities. This is particularly important for Senior Fire-fighters who are aspiring to take on Lieutenant roles in the near future. Presenting training on a topic which you are not deeply familiar or comfortable with is an excellent way of developing your knowledge in that area.

If you have a training topic which you would like to present please discuss it with [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Shane]] and [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational-_circular_09_2025-state-aerial-firefighting-aircraft-end-dates-pdf.pdf|Operational Circular 09/2025 - State Aerial Firefighting Aircraft End Dates]]

=== Mundaring Fire School and Training ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Family and Childrens Services event, Tuesday 8th July ====
The Shire of Mundaring will be hosting a exhibition of Family and Childrens Services on Tuesday the 8th of July, at the Mundaring Arena, during the school holidays. The event will showcase services available to families within the Shire of Mundaring, and include a mix of Not-for-Profit exhibitors as well as paid activities, aimed at families with children.

Sawyers Valley Brigade has been invited to attend with our appliances as a community engagement and bushfire safety awareness activity. The exhibition will run between 9:30 and 11:30.

If you are interested in assisting with this event please contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Matt]]. 

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

  * Saturday 12th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 09:30 at the Station, Crew C
  * Saturday 12th: Training - Vehicle Fires, 10:00 at the Station

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-05/indigenous-cultural-heritage-firefighting-victoria/105064856|ABC News: Specialist Indigenous firefighters empowered to save sacred sites in scorched fire grounds]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-08/rebuilding-altadena-after-the-la-fires/105133552|ABC News: LA fires victims fear 'predatory' developers could remake their neighbourhood for the worse]]

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