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====== Weekly Newsletter - 30th June 2021 ======
[[newsletters:20210630|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 2nd July - 8th July

  * First Call: Crew A
  * Second Call: Crew D

==== Incidents ====
None

==== 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.

Please take the time to refresh your knowledge of the [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-safe-operations-guidelines.pdf|DFES COVID-19 Safe Operations Guidelines]], and the Interim Operational Procedures [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-operational-procedure-03-enhanced-station-vehicle-and-equipment-cleaning-and-disinfection-plan.pdf|03]], [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-operational-procedure-06-bushfire-mitigation.pdf|06]], and [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-operational-procedure-08-station-bgu-continuity-during-lockdown.pdf|08]] (attached).

It is planned that Saturday morning training shall proceed as normal, unless there is an extension of the lockdown period.

==== Expressions of Interest - Permit Issuing Officers ====

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.

If you are interested, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] by Friday the 30th of July.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-safe-operations-guidelines.pdf|COVID-19 Interim Safe Operations Guidelines]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-operational-procedure-03-enhanced-station-vehicle-and-equipment-cleaning-and-disinfection-plan.pdf|COVID-19 IOP 03 - Enhanced Station, Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning and Disinfection Plan]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-operational-procedure-06-bushfire-mitigation.pdf|COVID-19 IOP 06 - Bushfire Mitigation]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:covid-19-interim-operational-procedure-08-station-bgu-continuity-during-lockdown.pdf|COVID-19 IOP 08 - Station/BGU Continuity During Lockdown]]

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== 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 =====

  * Saturday : Training - Initial Control at Wildfires, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A

===== News =====

  * [[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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