Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Weekly Newsletter - 1st November 2017 ====== [[:newsletters:20171101|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === This Week === Date: 28th October - 4th November * First Call: **Crew A** * Second Call: Crew D === Next Week === Date: 4th November - 11th November * First Call: **Crew B** * Second Call: Crew A ==== Incidents ==== None ==== Announcements ==== === New Training Officer === The Committee of Management are pleased to announce the appointment of Rob to the position of Training Officer. Once again, many thanks go to Andrew M. for his hard work over the past 18 months. There will be a brief hand-over period between Andrew and Rob, after which Rob will be your got-to for all of your training needs. === 2017 Pre-Season Forum at Joondalup === The annual Pre-Season Forum will be held this weekend, at Joondalup Arena. There are still a couple of invitations available if you are interested in attending - please contact [[mailto:Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]]. === Burn, Anthony Place === Dave S. and Nick T. assisted a resident (and past brigade member) with a small burn in Anthony Place. ==== Circulars and SOPs ==== * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:operational_circular_85_2017-relaunch-of-the-online-arson-reporting-form.pdf|Operational Circular 85 - Relaunch of the Online Arson Reporting Form]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:operational_circular_86_2017-strike-force-vulcan-during-the-2017-18-bushfire-season.pdf|Operational Circular 86 - Strike Force Vulcan During the 2017/18 Bushfire Season]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:general_circular_122_2017_-_wellness_critical_incident_responses_process.pdf|General Circular 122 - Wellness Critical Incident Responses Process]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:safety_circular_14_-2017-structure-fires-involving-air-conditioning-ducting.pdf|Safety Circular 14 - Structure Fires Involving Air-Conditioning Ducting]] * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/circulars:400mhz-project-phase-2-country-update.pdf|400MHz Project Phase 2 Country Update]] ==== Mundaring Fire School ==== * <del>11th November - Mundaring Practical Crew Leader</del> - **COURSE CANCELLED** * Andy, Elton, Gordon, Graeme * <del>18th November - Initial Control at Wildfires</del> - **COURSE CANCELLED** * Craig, Jenny, Gordon, Graeme * 4th & 5th November - Advanced Bush Fire Fighting & Crew Leader * Andy ===== Administration ===== ==== Station Cleanup ==== Many thanks to Kath and Lorna for a huge effort in cleaning the station over the past couple of weekends. A lot of work went into this, and the results are outstanding. ==== November Sundowner ==== 5pm onwards Friday, 10th November at the Station. BYO everything. You may wish to only bring a plate of nibbles and drinks, or you may wish to bring some food to BBQ. Friends and family welcome. ==== Santa Lolly Run ==== The Santa Lolly Run is in the early stages of planning, and will be discussed further this Saturday during the sched. If you are interested in assisting, please contact [[mailto:President@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]]. The run will be organised for a few weeks before Christmas. ==== Christmas Function ==== The date for the Christmas Function is set for Friday 29th December. More planning and information to come. Pop it on your calendar. ===== Weekly Calendar ===== * Saturday 4th - Pre-Season Forum at Joondalup * Saturday 4th - Training: Skills Refresher and drafting exercise ===== News ===== * DFES - [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C7xtTtNbPM|2017/17 Year in Review]] * AVBFB - [[http://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=9dd6434949&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=4b094935d9|Newsletter 27/10/2017]] * BOM - [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTGmLI4ctKU|Climate and Water Outlook, November 2017 - January 2018]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink&}}