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====== Weekly Newsletter - 28th October 2020 ======
[[newsletters:20201028|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 31st October - 6th November

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Announcements ====
=== 2020/2021 Skills Refresher Complete ===
Following a terrific effort by our Brigade the 2020/2021 Skills Fresher as been completed by all operational members. The focus for training will now switch to higher level topics such as Incident Management, Radio Operations, and Support at Structure Fires.

Many thanks to Ben for coordinating the Skills Refresher assessments for this year and ensuring that everyone made it across the line.

==== Circulars and SOPs ====

Safety Circulars
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:safety_circular_09_2020-light-tanker-remote-fuel-system.pdf|09/2020 - Safety Hazard - Light Tanker Remote Fuel System]]

Operational Circulars
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_75_2020-all-hazards-deployment-register-career-and-volunteer.pdf|75/2020 - All Hazards Deployment Register - Career and Volunteer]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_76_2020-covid-19-safe-operations-guidelines-and-covid-19-safety-advisor.pdf|76/2020 - COVID-19 Safe Operations Guidelines and COVID-19 Safety Advisor]]

Attachments
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:volunteer-firefighter-deployment-register-form-2020-print-and-complete.pdf|Deployment Register Nomination Form - Volunteer Firefighter]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-safe-operations-guidelines.pdf|DFES COVID-19 Safe Operations Guidelines]]

==== Mundaring Fire School ====

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Santa Lolly Run ====
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way

Santa and the Naughty Elf are coming on their sleigh…NOT

The sleigh is broken; the reindeer have stopped training for their annual ride; Santa has buried his head in the snow refusing to come out of his workshop; and the Naughty Elf was last seen making off with the Christmas pudding…leaving Mrs Claus to send out an SOS.

Vicki is looking for volunteers to drive either the Light Tanker or the 1-4 (depending on availability), and of course the Austin. In the hope of avoiding the December heat, this year’s lolly run will be held over two afternoons – Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December, commencing at around 1630 hours. If you are able to assist with the driving can you please contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]]. Santa, the Naughty Elf and the children of Sawyers Valley will be very grateful.

==== Post-Christmas Party ====

Will be held on Monday, 28th December commencing at 1730.  Details to follow in coming weeks.

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

  * Saturday 31st October: Training - Pump Operations and Relay Pumping, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 3rd November: Weekly Vehicle Checks, Crew B, 18:30 at the Station

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-19/bushfire-royal-commission-recommendations-climate-change-fears/12782484|ABC News: Bushfire royal commission will fail if it does not recommend reducing emissions: Former fire chief]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-26/victorian-communities-need-power-off-bushfire-powercor-ausnet/12806634|ABC News: Victorian communities need power shut off during bushfire threat, energy economist says]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-26/mulberry-tree-saves-home-from-bushfire/12813892|ABC News: Well-watered mulberry tree credited with saving home on NSW South Coast from summer bushfires]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2020-10-28/how-to-plan-and-prepare-your-brain-for-bushfires/12796906|ABC News: How to prepare yourself — and your brain — to face bushfires]]

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