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-==== Updates ==== +==== COVID-19 Lockdown ====
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-=== COVID-19 Lockdown ===+
 Wednesday evening sees us halfway through the 4 day lockdown. With one additional case reported today, it remains unclear whether the lockdown will be extended, or will end on Saturday morning as planned. Wednesday evening sees us halfway through the 4 day lockdown. With one additional case reported today, it remains unclear whether the lockdown will be extended, or will end on Saturday morning as planned.
  
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 It is planned that Saturday morning training shall proceed as normal, unless there is an extension of the lockdown period. It is planned that Saturday morning training shall proceed as normal, unless there is an extension of the lockdown period.
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 +==== Expressions of Interest - Permit Issuing Officers ====
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 +The Brigade is required nominate members to be appointed as Permit Issuing Fire Control Officers. These officers have the responsibility of issuing permits to burn during the Restricted Burning Period within the Shire of Mundaring. Expressions of Interest are sought for suitably experienced and qualified members to nominate for this important position.
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 +If you are interested, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] by Friday the 30th of July.
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 +==== Updates ====
  
 === Circulars and SOPs === === Circulars and SOPs ===
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 ===== Administration ===== ===== Administration =====
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 +==== June Meeting Postponed ====
 +Due to this week's lockdown the June General Meeting was postponed. With Vicki being away next month, it is proposed that the next meeting be held on Monday the 2nd of August. More details on this meeting will be circulated once they are confirmed.
  
 ===== Weekly Calendar ===== ===== Weekly Calendar =====
  
-  * Saturday : Training - ,09:30 at the Station +  * Saturday : Training - Initial Control at Wildfires, 09:30 at the Station 
-  * Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew +  * Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A
  
 ===== News ===== ===== News =====
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 +  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-24/turning-trauma-into-growth-for-victims-of-bushfires/100240524|ABC News: Turning trauma into post-traumatic growth for victims of bushfires]]
 +  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-25/dunalley-fires-family-under-jetty-rebuild-home-and-garden/100243994|ABC News: Holmes family who sheltered from Dunalley fire under jetty rebuild and regrow]]
 +  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-26/cultural-burning-to-protect-from-catastrophic-bushfires/100241046|ABC News: Scientist investigating Australia's past says Indigenous cultural burning key to controlling bushfires]]
 +  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-06-28/traditional-fire-management-techniques-adopted-for/13422120|ABC News: Traditional fire management adopted for bushfire season]]
  
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