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====== Weekly Newsletter - 8th June 2022 ======
[[newsletters:20220608|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 11th June - 17th June

  * First Call: **Crew C**
  * Second Call: Crew B

==== Incidents ====
=== Escaped Burn, 7th June ===

Called to assist Chidlow at an escaped burn on Great Southern Highway. 1.4 was stood down shortly after turning out, and the Light Tanker was released after an hour.

Attended by: Adrian, Dave R., Dave Wh., Michelle, and Shane

=== Pole Fire, 8th June ===

Turned out to a pole fire on Great Eastern Highway in Sawyers Valley. Crews partially closed Great Easter Highway with the assistance of WA Police. Western Power isolate the power and the pole was extinguished by the rain.

Attended by Dave R., Dave Wh., Denise, and Shane.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

== General Circulars ==

  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_96_2022-workplace-behaviours-additional-categories-of-protection.pdf|96/2022 - Workplace Behaviours – Additional Categories of Protection]]

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

The latest training calendar from the Mundaring Fire School is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:mfs_course_nominations_2022_-_20220602.pdf|attached]].

===== Administration =====

==== Life Member ====
Adrian joined the Brigade in 2004. Currently serving as Brigade Captain, Adrian has previously served as Secretary, Training Officer and Lieutenant, and has attended numerous fires within the Shire of Mundaring and beyond. At the May AGM Adrian was unanimously elected as a Life Member of the Brigade - congratulations Adrian.

==== Bendigo Community Raffle ====

Many thanks to those members who have already taken tickets. I do have a couple of spare books available so please contact Vicki on 0407 831 315 or [[secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au]] if you would like a book of tickets.

==== Thursday Work Group ====

The TWG recommences on June 9th. If you are handy and can spare a couple of hours to help with equipment or station maintenance we would appreciate your assistance. Morning, afternoon teas and lunch are provided and we generally start off at around 1000 hours. Please contact Vicki on 0407 831 315 or [[secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au]] for more information. 

==== Mundaring Fire School – Potential Grant Recipient ====

The MFS has been shortlisted for a P&N grant up to $2000 and if successful, intends to use the grant to purchase equipment required to practice burnover drills. P&N customers can vote to select the successful nominees. It would be appreciated, that if any of our members are P&N bank customers, or know someone who is, to consider voting for the Mundaring Fire School. If requested to supply a mobile number Rod Teale, the MFS Secretary has advised that we can use his mobile 0439 578 443.

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

  * Saturday 11th : Training - Sector Commander, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 13th : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew 

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gasg3pLXLLA|DFES: Thank A First Responder Day]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-05/act-warnings-over-bushfire-risk-to-new-west-canberra-suburbs/101108432|ABC News: Bushfire experts warn expanding suburbs in Canberra's west will leave new homes 'in the line of fire']]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-07/tottenham-power-outages-impact-hospitals-business-rfs/101128358|ABC News: Power outages plague western NSW towns, leaving hospitals, firefighters without phones]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-07/act-firefighters-rostered-assist-ambulance-crews-staff-shortage/101130880|ABC News: ACT firefighters rostered to respond to ambulance emergencies on Saturday due to staff shortage]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-08/toddlers-injured-prompts-fire-pit-safety-warning/101132738|ABC News: Backyard fire pit safety warning after toddlers injured in backyard explosion in Lancefield]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-08/the-dunns-road-fire-races-towards-property./101136402|ABC News Video: The Dunns Road fire races towards Geoff Purcell's property]]


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