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====== Weekly Newsletter - 24th June 2020 ======
[[newsletters:2020024|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 27th June - 3th July

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Announcements ====
=== Repeater Maintenance: 24th - 26th June ===
DFES Radio Communications Services have issue a notice of maintenance work on the channel 238 and channel 144 repeaters. Repeater channel 346, or simplex channels 354 - 369 should be used for incident control during this time.

=== Training Places Available ===
The Training Support Officer for South Metropolitan Operations has highlighted a number of training courses with vacancies;

  * Bush Fire Fighter (old course) - 4th and 5th July, Gosnells EOC
  * Provide First Aid - 11th July, Royal Life Saving, Mt Claremont
  * Internal Structural Firefighting Theory - 11th July, WAFES Academy
  * Pump Operations - 11th and 12th July, West Gidgegannup BFB
  * Mental Health First Aid Refresher - 12th July, Cockburn ESCC
  * Bush Firefighting Skills - 14th and 15th July (Mid-week), Kalamunda VFRS

If you are interested in attending any of the relevant training sessions, please apply through eAcadamy, or contact [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Rob]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

No updates.

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

No updates.

===== Administration =====
==== 2020 AGM - 27th July ====
Nominations for the 2020 AGM close this Monday the 29th (28 days prior to the AGM). The AGM itself will be held on Monday the 27th of July, at the station[1].

The following positions are open for nominations:

  * 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 [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:office_bearer_nomination_form_2020.pdf|nomination form]] is attached.

Further details on the nomination and election process can be found in the Brigade [[http://sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/files/sv.bfb.asn.au/180329_Version_SVVBFB-Rules-Information.pdf|Rules of Association]], and the [[http://sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/files/sv.bfb.asn.au/CombinedVersion_SVVBFB-ByLawsAndCoC_V3.0_190527.pdf|Brigade By-Laws]].

In addition to the election office bearers, the annual award recipients will be announced. Awards for consideration are:

  * Keith Woodley Trophy for Outstanding Service;
  * Les Ryan Trophy for Best New Member[3];
  * Equipment Manager's Award[4]

The [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:outstanding_service_award_nomination_form_2020.pdf|nomination form]] for the Keith Woodley Trophy for Outstanding Service is attached. Completed nominations can be placed in the ballot box, located in the station next to the attendance register.

[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.

[3]awarded by the Captain and First Lieutenant.

[4]awarded by the Equipment Manager.

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

  * Saturday 27th - Sched, training, and BBQ Breakfast. To be attended by members of Team 2 (Crews C & D). Training will cover the Skills Refresher.
  * Monday 29th - AGM Nominations close.
  * Monday 29th - General Brigade Meeting: 19:30 at the Station.

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-18/pressure-mounts-on-states-to-support-bushfire-bunkers/12316836|ABC News: Pressure mounts on states to support bushfire bunkers in the wake of deadly fire season]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06-20/nsw-south-coast-sea-change-bushfires-sydney/12368670|ABC News: Sea changer unprepared for NSW South Coast bushfires blames 'blind ignorance']]

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