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====== Weekly Newsletter - 31st August 2022 ======
[[newsletters:20220831|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 3rd September - 9th September

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== New Fire Danger Rating System ====
The new National Fire Danger Rating System has come into affect as of midnight on the 31st of August. The new system reduces the number of ratings, as well as changes the forecast districts.

Sawyers Valley is covered by the new Swan Inland North district.

The current fire danger ratings for the state can be found at [[http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/forecasts/fire-danger-ratings.shtml]] and [[https://www.emergency.wa.gov.au/#firedangerratings]]

==== IMT Exercise Training ====
In the lead up to the fire season, the Mundaring Firefighters School and Darling Range Brigade will be conducting a number of training exercises focused on Incident Management at large incidents. Members are invited to participate in these sessions, with a number of roles and opportunities available at all levels from crew member through to Incident Controller.

Exercises typically run over three hours on a Sunday.

  * 11th Sept
  * 2nd Oct
  * 18th Oct (Tuesday night, Sector Commanders Refresher)
  * 30th Oct (Sector Commanders Refresher)
  * 6th Nov
  * 4th Dec
  * 8th Jan
  * 5th Feb
  * 5th Mar
  * 2nd Apr
  * 7th May

If you are interested in participating in one of these exercises, please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Station Open Day – Saturday, 1/10/2022 ====

The open days are a good opportunity to connect with our community and showcase the station and what we do. This year’s open day will be held on 1/10/2022 (refer [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:svvbfb_open_day.png|attached flyer]]) and to ensure the success of this event, members are asked to assist with the various activities which include demonstrations, kids activities and food prep. If you are able to assist can you please contact Adrian or Vicki as soon as possible.

==== Brigade Lunch – Parkerville Tavern ====

For the last few years, this event has been successfully held at the Parky from midday onwards and is open to all members and their families. Our calendar is quickly filling up with various events, however two Saturdays in October – 15th and 22nd – are possibilities.

To assist with finalising details, can members please let [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] know their preferred date as soon as possible.

==== Walk – Station to the Mountie ====

Maybe not quite on the grand scale of a ‘City to Surf’ but promising to be as much fun, this 4 km walk for members and their families will commence at the Station on a Saturday (or Sunday) and end up with lunch at the Mountie…just need a date and an indication of numbers.

For further information and date suggestions, please contact either [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] or [[LT1@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Dave Wh]].

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

  * Saturday 3rd: Training - Driving, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 6th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg4uie0v-bA|Bureau of Meteorology - Spring 2022 Climate and Water Outlook, issued 25 August 2022]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-31/goodwood-rfb-richard-greatorex-nominated-for-qld-hero-award/101374986|ABC News: Goodwood firefighter nominated as a 'hero' for leading crew and tackling blazes with one arm]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-30/victorian-authorites-warn-increased-flood-risk-spring/101385380|ABC News: Victorian authorities warn of increased flood risk this spring, as dams reach capacity]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-29/multiple-factors-behind-air-tanker-2020-crash-that-killed-three/101381486|ABC News: Investigation finds NSW Rural Fire Service failed to fully communicate dangers before Large Air Tanker crashed near Cooma in January 2020]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-29/during-bush-fire-season-knowing-your-neighbours-can-save-lives/101375668|ABC News: During WA's bushfire season, knowing a neighbour can save lives]]

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