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 Gerard loved our Brigade, and was an active member even as his health deteriorated in recent years. His passion for fire fighting never waned, and the latest developments in the service always interested him. Gerard loved our Brigade, and was an active member even as his health deteriorated in recent years. His passion for fire fighting never waned, and the latest developments in the service always interested him.
  
-The Brigade will post a tribute in the paper. His funeral will be held at Bowra and O’Dea in Midland at 2pm on Thursday the 7th of November.+The Brigade will post a tribute in the paper, and a donation made to the Melanoma FoundationGerard'funeral will be held at Bowra and O’Dea in Midland at 2pm on Thursday the 7th of November.
  
 {{ :newsletters:330251_2720749584933_1792736386_o.jpg?nolink |Gerard}} {{ :newsletters:330251_2720749584933_1792736386_o.jpg?nolink |Gerard}}
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 === New Branches === === New Branches ===
-Due to on-going issues with the Protek branches, new trigger branches will be fitted to the hose reels on both appliances. These branches are simpler to operate and more robust, but do lack the fine control of the Protek branches. The Proteks will be serviced and stored in the panniers of each appliance.+Due to on-going issues with the Protek branches, new black-out branches will be fitted to the hose reels on both appliances. These branches are simpler to operate and more robust, but do lack the fine control of the Protek branches. The Proteks will be serviced and stored in the panniers of each appliance.
  
 If you have any questions, please contact [[Captain@SawyesValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Keith]]. If you have any questions, please contact [[Captain@SawyesValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Keith]].
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 +{{ :newsletters:img_1905.jpg?nolink |Branches}}
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 +=== New Brigade Liaison Deputy ===
 +Ian Zlatnik has replaced Dan Heptinstall as our designated liaison deputy. If you have any queries regarding the Shire, or other matters, please contact [[zlatnik@iinet.net.au|Ian]].
  
 ==== Circulars and SOPs ==== ==== Circulars and SOPs ====
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 ===== Administration ===== ===== Administration =====
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 +==== Clothing Orders ====
 +[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:order_form_2019.pdf|Attached]] is an order form for Brigade clothing i.e. T-shirts, polo shirts, caps, beanies and jackets.  Can you please forward completed clothing orders to either Jen or Vicki by Saturday 30/11/2019.
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 +The Shire have again provided a quantity of blue short-sleeved DFES turn out T-shirts as part of your PPC.  Shirts are available at the station, please see either [[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Keith]] or Vicki.
  
 ==== Station Open Day - 2nd November ==== ==== Station Open Day - 2nd November ====
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   * Photographer for children's photos with the Austin (Dave R.)   * Photographer for children's photos with the Austin (Dave R.)
   * Assist with kids activities (Lorna)   * Assist with kids activities (Lorna)
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 +The Station Open Day will be followed by an Afternoon Tea, launching the Brigade's new Honour Boards. Special guests include Ken Wyatt, Federal Member for Hasluck, Roger Underwoord, historian and author.
  
 If you are able to assist, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[Chair@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Ben R.]] If you are able to assist, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[Chair@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Ben R.]]
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 ===== News ===== ===== News =====
  
 +  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=e5440071bc&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=a90b52c9c7|AVBFB Newsletter - 30th November 2019]]
   * [[https://www.communitynews.com.au/wanneroo-times/news/bushfire-crews-preparing-for-dry-conditions-this-bushfire-season/|Wanneroo Times: Bushfire crews preparing for dry conditions this bushfire season]]   * [[https://www.communitynews.com.au/wanneroo-times/news/bushfire-crews-preparing-for-dry-conditions-this-bushfire-season/|Wanneroo Times: Bushfire crews preparing for dry conditions this bushfire season]]
   * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-30/tasmanian-firefighters-prepare-for-worsening-conditions/11651504|ABC News: Total fire ban reinstated as Tasmanian firefighters get ready for worsening conditions ahead]]   * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-10-30/tasmanian-firefighters-prepare-for-worsening-conditions/11651504|ABC News: Total fire ban reinstated as Tasmanian firefighters get ready for worsening conditions ahead]]