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====== Weekly Newsletter - 12th January 2022 ======
[[newsletters:20220112|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 15th January - 21st January

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

==== Incidents ====
=== 7th January, Fernie Rd, Wundowie ===
Received request for Light Tanker to assist at a 3rd Alarm bushfire near Fernie Rd in Wundowie. Rapid escalation of resources allowed the fire to be quickly controlled, with no losses.

Attended by Denise, and Murray.

=== 9th January, Weeribee Rd, Wooroloo ===
Turned out to a grass fire on Weeribee Rd, Wooroloo. Once again, rapid escalation ensured the fire was quickly controlled. Patrols were continued into the evening, and following days.

Attended by Adam, Adrian, Colin, Dave R., Dave Wh., Denise, John R., Michelle, Shane, and Warren.

==== COVID-19 Vaccination Update ====
[[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:220107_booster_vaccination_restrictions_on_access_directions_no_2.pdf|Attached]] is the updated Directions for COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The relevant part is that anyone currently eligible for a 3rd (booster) vaccination must provide evidence of their vaccination status (Vaccination Certificate or Immunisation History Statement) to the Shire by the before the 5th of February 2022. Those not currently eligible are required to provide evidence of their booster vaccination within one calendar month of becoming eligible.

Currently members who have received their first two vaccination doses will be eligible for their booster 4 months after their second dose.

As with the original direction from the Chief Health Officer, anyone who has not received their booster vaccination, and provided evidence to the Shire, will not be permitted to attend the station, use the appliances, or attend incidents.

To date the Brigade has 13 members who have received all three vaccination doses.

If you have any questions, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== DFES Volunteer ID Card ====

If your ID card has expired, please contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] as soon as possible, as new photos will be needed.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

The 2022 calendar for the Mundaring Fire School is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:new_final_mfs_2022_calendar_for_students_2022.01.02.pdf|attached]]. Please take the time to review the available courses and consider any which are applicable or of interest. Special consideration should be given to those courses which form part of the Brigade's [[http://sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/files/sv.bfb.asn.au/SVVBFB%20-%20Operational%20Training%20and%20Development%20V1.0.pdf|Training and Development Plan]].

===== Administration =====

==== Cricket Match – 0930 hours Saturday, 15th January ====

Players and spectators are asked to meet at the station at 0930 hours for the much anticipated cricket match, with team selections to take place between 0930 and 1000 hours. The game play will be decided on the day, and will be based on how many people turn up. It is anticipated that the match will conclude around midday.

All enquiries relating to the match can be directed to [[dwhite1975@yahoo.co.uk|Dave Wh]].

==== Post-Christmas Function and Photo Session – 1730 hours Saturday, 15th January ====

Please refer to the attached invitation for this rescheduled event. Members are asked to assemble at the station promptly at 1730 hours for the photo session – dress standard for photos is PPE for fire fighters and brigade shirts and pants for station crew.

If members can please RSVP as per the invitation that would be appreciated.

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

  * Saturday 15th: Cricket match, 09:30 at the Station
  * Saturday 15th: Post-Christmas Function and Photo, 17:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 18th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-06/nsw-rural-fire-service-truck-fatal-crash/100741678|ABC News: Two men killed in crash involving NSW Rural Fire Service truck]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-11/fire-threatens-eagle-bay-homes/13701940|ABC News Video: Fire threatens Eagle Bay homes]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-11/eagle-bay-fire-emergency-traps-holidaymakers-in-luxury-resort/100750116|ABC News: Holidaymakers trapped by fire tearing through Western Australia's South West given chance to escape in escorted convoy]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-12/eagle-bay-bushfire-threat-eases/100750974|ABC News: Eagle Bay bushfire threat eases after hundreds of holidaymakers escorted from holiday enclave]]

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