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====== Weekly Newsletter - 10th June 2020 ======
[[newsletters:20200610|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 13th June - 19th June

  * First Call: **Crew B**
  * Second Call: Crew A

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Announcements ====
=== 2020/2021 Roster v1.3 ===
As promised last week, a new roster has been issued. It is hoped that the new roster will provide greater balance to the crews, as well as provide opportunity for aspiring Crew Leaders and Lieutenants to gain experience and demonstrate their abilities.

Of particular note is the low number of members able to drive the 1.4, with one crew having only two licensed drivers. All members are encouraged to pursue their Light Rigid or Medium Rigid driving license to help fill these gaps. Support and training is available within the brigade, and the Mundaring Fire School run regular training programs. If you are interested please contact [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Rob]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

The current roster is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:brigade_roster_20-21_v1.3.pdf|attached]].

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_85_2020-wa-fire-and-emergency-services-conference-re-scheduled.pdf|General Circular 85 - 2020 WA Fire and Emergency Services Conference Re-Scheduled]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_86-2020-nominations_open_2020_fes_awards.pdf|General Circular 86 - Nominations Open 2020 WA Fire and Emergency Services Awards]]

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

The latest Mundaring Fire School calendar is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:2020_mfs_calendar_for_students_as_at_04.06.2020.pdf|attached]].

===== Administration =====

==== 2020 AGM - 27th July ====
The Committee of Management has recently met to discuss the date for the AGM. Baring any changes to COVID-19 restrictions, the AGM will be held on Monday the 27th of July, at the station[1].

An official announcement of the AGM will be sent to all members in the coming days, as well as calls for nominations for the following positions:

  * Chairperson;
  * Secretary;
  * Treasurer;
  * Committee of Management Members (x4)[2];
  * Captain;
  * First Lieutenant;
  * Training Manager;
  * Equipment Manager.

Please give your careful consideration to nominating for these important positions. A nomination form will be included in the official AGM announcement.

[1]subject to expected numbers - if social distancing requirements cannot be facilitated at the station and alternative venue will be arranged.

[2]must not hold any other office within the Brigade.

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

  * Saturday 13th - Sched, training, and BBQ Breakfast. To be attended by members of Team 1. Training will cover operational driving.

===== News =====

  * [[https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?e=9dd6434949&u=82deaafbd199b141199f58a5b&id=cc74e6ba01|AVBFB Newsletter - 6th June 2020]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2020-06-05/defence-force-burn-on-mount-bundey-comes-under-fire/12316080|ABC News - Australian Defence Force's prescribed burn on Mount Bundey comes under fire in the Northern Territory]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-08/witness-accounts-of-new-years-eve-bushfire-at-conjola/12317258?nw=0|ABC 730 - The water stopped. But the fire kept coming.]]
  * [[https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/bushfire-research-shows-abc-radio-highly-trusted-and-saves-lives|Radio Info - Bushfire Research shows ABC Radio highly trusted and saves lives]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-10/backburns-at-balmoral-and-bilpin-caused-damage/12334842|ABC News - Backburns backfired at Balmoral and the Blue Mountains, RFS investigation finds]]

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