Weekly Newsletter - 30th November 2022

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Date: 3rd December - 9th December

• First Call: Crew D
• Second Call: Crew C

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All members of Sawyers Valley brigade are encouraged to attend this session that will discuss mental health; relating to brigade duties and everyday life outside the brigade. The session will be presented by Lindsay Rudge. Lindsay is a highly qualified and experienced psychologist, a volunteer fire fighter and a hills resident whose home has been impacted by fire.

As fire fighters we respond to the call not knowing what we’ll experience or witness at fires. Nor do we know how these events will affect us and our families. Having a better understanding of how to identify emotional stress and what help is available, will be make us all better prepared for challenging situations.

Chidlow VBFB are running a RUI exercise this coming Saturday morning. The exercise will involve a 40 minute presentation, followed by a practical exercise at a local property.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Adrian.

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Attached is an invitation for members and their families to attend this year’s Christmas Party, which will be held at the Station on Tuesday, 27th December. Members are asked to RSVP to Vicki by Friday 16th December, indicating numbers attending and whether providing a salad or dessert.

The dates for the 2022 Santa run have been set for the 20th and 21st of December. Drivers and support crew are needed - those interested in assisting should contact Michelle.

• Saturday 3rd: Training - RUI Exercise at Chidlow, 09:30 at the Station
• Monday 5th: Mental Health Session, 19:30 at the station
• Tuesday 6th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

• Burear of Meteorology: Summer 2022-2023 Climate and water long-range forecast, issued 24 November 2022
• ABC News: Bushfire that was threatening lives, property near Albany on WA's south coast is downgraded
• ABC News: Country Fire Authority warns flooding has stalled preparations for bushfire season
• ABC News: Firefighter injured as 'suspicious' fire burns through Trenayr car-wrecking, scrap metal yard
• ABC News: Flooded NSW towns and dry parts of WA face 'above normal' bushfire potential, says national fire council
• ABC News: Fallen firefighter Louise Hincks honoured with memorial garden at Happy Valley CFS Brigade
• ABC News: Conservation efforts may have worsened catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia, study finds