====== Weekly Newsletter - 16th April 2025 ======
[[newsletters:20250416|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

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

  * First Call: **Crew D**
  * Second Call: Crew C

==== Incidents ====
=== 11th Apr, Unattended Burn, Oliver St Mt Helena ===
Turned out along with Mt Helena to report of fire on Oliver St, in Mt Helena. 

Attended by: John R., Keith (station crew), and Shane

=== 14th Apr, Report of Smoke, Marin Rd Mundaring ===
Turned out to report of smoke on Martin Rd in Mundaring. Resident had a number of small piles burning outside of restrictions.

Attended by: Adrian, and Matt (station crew).

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_10_2025-anzac-day-parade-2025-pdf833307a4db2b48f1baf2e3b2f00b1261.pdf|Operational Circular 10/2025 - ANZAC Day Parade]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_53_2025-afac-hackathon-submit-your-business-challenges-pdf8ad10e953b264bd6ae02c4f5b4e9e94c.pdf|General Circular 53/2025 - 2025 AFAC Hackathon: Submit Your Business Challenges]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_54_2025-afdrs-single-sign-on-pdf.pdf|General Circular 54/2025 - AFDRS Single Sign On]]

=== 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]].

==== Bushfire Centre of Excellence Community Day, 12th October, Mundaring Arena ====
The Bushfire Centre of Excellent will holding a Community Day at the Mundaring Area on Sunday the 12th of October. The Community Day offers residents the opportunity to engage and learn about bushfire preparedness and risk awareness. It focuses on promoting all aspects of bushfire safety, particularly the actions individuals need to take ahead of each fire season. Exhibitors provide essential information, tools, and guidance to support community preparedness.

Sawyers Valley has been invited to attend with our "squirty trucks". If you are interested in assisting with this event please contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Matt]].

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

  * Saturday 19th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 09:30 at the Station, Crew D
  * Saturday 19th: Training - Vehicle Fires: Use of Foam, 09:30 at the Station

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-14/insurance-industry-worried-about-lithium-battery-fires/105160348|ABC News: Insurance industry seeks regulation to curb lithium-ion battery fires]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-15/climate-change-pushing-up-insurance-risk-data-shows/105154662|ABC News: Climate Change Pushing Up Insurance Risk Data Shows]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-12/fire-crews-lose-control-of-planned-burn-in-central-victoria/105169752|ABC News: Bushfire warning issued after fire crews lose control of planned burn in central Victoria]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-14/community-environmental-concerns-for-lancelin-limesand-mining/105135180|ABC News: Lancelin sand mining debate heats up after dunes protect town from fire]]

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