Weekly Newsletter - 31st March 2021

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Date: 3rd April - 9th April

• First Call: Crew D
• Second Call: Crew C

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Given the recent hectic pace of Brigade and fire related activities over the past month, the Brigade has elected to take the Easter Long Weekend off. No training or other activities will be undertaken on Saturday morning, and members are encouraged to enjoy the long weekend with their families.

From Thursday the 1st of April the Shire enters into the Restricted Burning Period. During this time residents will be able to apply for permits to burn, as well burn a 1sqm pile between 18:00 and 00:00.

The Chief has directed FCOs to not issue permits until there has been significant rain in the area.

At this week's general meeting there was extensive discussion on the need for enhanced mapping and access to AVL from the fire ground. In order to explore options for for devices to solve this issue a subcommittee is being formed. Anyone interested in being involved with this subcommittee should contact Warren or Adrian.

No updates.

The latest Mundaring Fire School training calendar is attached.

Nominations for Life Membership are tabled at an Annual General or Special General Meeting. As our AGM is scheduled for Monday 31st May 2021, included is an extract from the SVVBFB By-Laws which relates to the criteria and nomination process for Life Membership of the Association -

“Life membership of the Association may be granted by the Association to any person as an honour in recognition of outstanding service to the Brigade.

(1) Nominations for life membership shall be made, through the committee, to an AGM or Special General Meeting and the granting of life membership shall be by a majority vote of voting members.

(2) Nominations for Life membership shall be made to the committee for consideration at least 6 weeks before the AGM or Special General Meeting. Such nominations shall include a suitable citation of achievements and record of membership supporting the nomination.

(3) To be eligible for life membership the committee must be satisfied that the member has given outstanding service to the Brigade activities and has served as an active member of the Association for a minimum of 10 years.

(4) If not satisfied that life membership be granted the committee shall notify the nominator of the reasons for the decision and the application shall lapse.”

Should you require any further information, please contact Vicki - 0407 831 315.

All nominations will need to be forwarded to secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au by Saturday, 17th April 2021.

• Saturday : No training or station activities
• Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

• DFES: Wooroloo Bushfire Recovery Update
• BOM: Climate and Water Outlook, issued 24 March 2021