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 - 17th January 2018====== [[:newsletters:20180117|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === This Week === Date: 13th January - 20th January * First Call: **Crew D** * Second Call: Crew C === Next Week === Date: 20th January - 27th January * First Call: **Crew A** * Second Call: Crew D ==== Incidents ==== === House Fire, Alice Rd 12th December === Called to assist with a bush fire which was started from a house fire, in Alice Road. This was a very large incident, involving many brigades including several from outside of the Shire. Whilst the house was completely destroyed, quick work by a neighbour with a bobcat prevented the bushfire from spreading further. Attended by Adrian, Andrew M, Keith, Michelle, and Rob. === Bushfire, Chambers Rd 14th December === Turned out to a bushfire near Gorrie Road. The fire quickly escalated and eventually developed into a major incident, covering 4000ha and involving hundreds of fire fighters. The fire was eventually controlled later that evening with the arrival of rain from ex-Tropical Cyclone Joyce. Attended by Adrian, Andrew H., Andrew M., Andy, Angus, Ben, Colin, Dave R., Dave W., Elton, Graeme, Jen O., John L., Kath, Keith, Michelle, Murray, Patrick, Paul T., Phil, Rob, Tina, and Warren. Further assistance by Jennifer G and Vicki. Thank you also to John S., and Mirline for making themselves available. ==== Announcements ==== === Chambers Road PIA === A Post Incident Analysis of Sawyers Valley's response to the Chambers Road incident will be conducted this Saturday, following the weekly sched. All members are encouraged to attend, and to provide feedback on the brigade's activities during this incident. === Light Tanker Repairs === The Light Tanker has been off station for repairs, following the Chambers Road fire. It is expected to return Thursday the 18th. === Food and Refreshments during incidents === The last couple of turn outs seem to have occurred around meal times – to ensure that adequate snacks are available there are sandwiches in the freezer section of the water fridge. All sandwiches are labelled and dated and include chicken and mayo; vegemite and cheese; beef, cheese and pickle; ham and cheese; and ham, cheese and pickle. As well as sandwiches there are muesli bars, tuna and cracker packs, small packs of crackers, popcorn, cake and lots of lollies. If anyone has any suggestions for sandwich fillings (suitable for freezing) or any other snacks, can you please let either [[mailto:Treasurer@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Jen G]] or [[mailto:President@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] know. Don’t forget – before you leave the station, as well as grabbing sufficient water please take adequate rations – Jen and Vicki will monitor stocks for the duration of the fire season and see what works and what doesn’t. === Mundaring ICV attending Saturday Sched === This Saturday we will be joined by Darling Range Brigade and the Mundaring ICV, who will conduct their weekly sched from Sawyers Valley Station. This is an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with the ICV and its function, as well as meet some of the members of Darling Range Brigade. ==== Circulars and SOPs ==== No updates. ==== Mundaring Fire School ==== No updates. ===== Administration ===== ==== January Sundowner ==== The brigade is hosting a sundowner on Friday the 19th of January. Starts at 18:00 - drop in on your way home from work. BYO everything. Friends and family most welcome. ===== Weekly Calendar ===== * Friday 19th: Sundowner * Saturday 20th: Mundaring ICV at Saturday morning Sched * Saturday 20th: Chambers Road PIA * Wednesday 24th: Captains and Lieutenants meeting ===== News ===== * ABC News: [[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-15/mundaring-fire-hiker-narrow-escape/9331170|Bibbulmun hiker pulled from Mundaring fire with minutes to spare]] * ABC News: [[http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-15/water-bomber-tackles-mundaring-fire/9331216|Water bomber tackles Mundaring fire]] * The West Australian: [[https://thewest.com.au/news/bushfires/perth-bushfire-firefighters-battle-sawyers-valley-blaze-ng-b88714053z|Perth bushfire: Firefighers battle Sawyers Valley blaze]] * WA Today: [[http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/firefighters-battle-outofcontrol-hills-fire-as-smoke-blankets-city-20180114-h0i49y.html|Rain a welcome relief as firefighters battle Mundaring blaze]] * Perth Now: [[https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/weather/perth-weather-sawyers-valley-fire-downgraded-rain-on-the-way-ng-b88714217z|Perth weather: Sawyers Valley fire downgraded, rain on the way]] * BoM: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwcIRKGges0|First look at the Climate and Water Outlook for February - April 2018]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink&}}