Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Weekly Newsletter - 22nd June 2022 ====== [[newsletters:20220622|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === Starting Saturday === Date: 25th June - 1st July * First Call: Crew A * Second Call: Crew D ==== Incidents ==== None ==== Structure Fire Training - 23rd July ==== A joint training session has been organised with Mundaring VFRS on Saturday the 23rd of July. This training will cover structure fires, and how Bush Fire Brigades can best integrate and assist V/FRS Brigades. The session will be conducted at the Mundaring VFRS station. All members are encouraged to attend. More details will be provided closer to the date. ==== Draft Roster ==== The first draft of the 2022/2023 roster is attached. The roster forms the basis for training and vehicle check responsibilities, as well availability for incident turn-out. Please review the roster and provide any feedback to [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]]. ==== Updates ==== === Circulars and SOPs === No updates. === Mundaring Fire School === No updates. ===== Administration ===== ==== 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 25th June : Training - Initial Control at Wildfires, 09:30 at the Station * Monday 27th June : General Brigade Meeting, 19:30 at the Station * Tuesday 28th June : Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A ===== News ===== * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-22/karijini-national-park-a-regular-rescue-place-for-tom-price-ses/101167832|ABC News: Karijini National Park chasms a challenge for Tom Price SES volunteers undertaking rescues]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-22/inquiry-into-palmers-oaky-bushfire-finds-worker-lied-about-blame/101173020|ABC News: Workers who accidentally started Palmers Oaky fire tried to extinguish blaze, inquiry hears]] * [[https://echonewspaper.com.au/kalamunda-fire-service-medal/|Echo News: Volunteer dedication honoured]] * [[https://echonewspaper.com.au/fire-service-medal-honour/|Echo News: Highest honour for life of service]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink|}}