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====== Weekly Newsletter - 11th December 2019 ======
[[newsletters:20191211|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== This Week ===
Date: 7th December - 14th December

  * First Call: **Crew C**
  * Second Call: Crew B

=== Next Week ===
Date: 14th December - 21st December

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

==== Incidents ====
=== False Alarm, 5th December ===
Turned out to report of smoke on Great Eastern Highway, near Helena Terrace. Found resident cooking a BBQ. No further action taken.

Attended by Adrian, Dave R., Elton, Keith, Nick O., and Warren.

==== Announcements ====
=== Heat Wave Ahead ===
The Bureau of Meteorology are forecasting continued hot weather over the coming week, with temperatures in the 40s until Sunday. The Fire Danger Rating is predicted to be SEVERE through until Sunday.

Please stay up to date with weather conditions, and factor these into your daily plans. Under such conditions fires will start easily and be difficult to control, increasing the likelihood of our Brigade being called. Ensure that your availability is updated in BART.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

=== Weather Services ===
Many members may not be aware of the various weather services available to help with preparation and planning for bushfires.

The [[Western Australia Fire Danger Ratings|http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/fire-danger-ratings.shtml]] can be found on the BoM's website. Sawyers Valley falls in the **Lower West Inland** district. The forecast covers the next four days, and is updated at 04:00 and 16:00 every day. A [[http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/fire-southwest.shtml|detailed prediction for the district]] and [[http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/fire-map.shtml|state-wide modelling of the Fire Danger Index]] are also available.

In addition to these forecasts, a number of additional products available through the [[https://reg.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/reg/reg_login.cgi|Registered Users Portal]]. Contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] for login credentials. Specialist [[https://reg.bom.gov.au/products/reg/IDW30200.shtml|Emergency Services Weather Briefings]] and Spot Weather Forecasts, as well as many other services, are available through the Portal.

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_186_2019-seasons-greetings-and-thank-you.docx.pdf|General Circular 186/2019 - Seasons Greatings and Thank You]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_77_2019-volunteering-and-fitness-for-duty.pdf|Operational Circular 77/2019 - Volunteering and Fitness for Duty]]

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Brigade Santa Run ====
The Brigade's Annual Santa run is being held on the morning of Sunday the 22nd of December. The route will be posted to Facebook, with updates provided to families can follow Santa's progress.

If you are interested in assisting, please contact Vicki.

==== Christmas Function ====
At the last General Meeting, the date for the Brigade's Annual Christmas Function was set for Saturday the 28th of December. Starting at 17:30, a BBQ will be laid on by the Brigade. Please bring either a salad or dessert.

RSVP to [[Treasurer@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Jen]] by Monday the 23rd of December.

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

  * Saturday 14th - Training: Hydrant Maintenance

===== News =====

  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=e5440071bc&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=5fb1b84638|AVBFB Newsletter - 10th December 2019]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-11/yanchep-bushfire-emergency-warning-issued/11790698|ABC News - Bushfire emergency warning for blaze threatening lives and homes in Yanchep near Perth]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-11/heatwave-warning-wa-on-eve-of-perth-cricket-nz-test/11789278|Deadly heatwave warning for Perth on the eve of first Test between Australia and New Zealand]]
  * [[https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/perth/emergency-bushfire-warning-issued-for-yanchep-ng-b881408855z|Perth Now: Servo destroyed in Yanchep blaze]]

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