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====== Weekly Newsletter - 7th September 2022 ======
[[newsletters:20220907|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 10th September - 16th September

  * First Call: Crew D
  * Second Call: Crew C

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Western Australian Fire Behaviour Calculator ====
As part of the release of the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System, a new Fire Behaviour Calculator has been developed by DFES, Landgate, CSIRO, and Bureau of Meteorology.

The calculator is freely available at [[http://aurora.landgate.wa.gov.au/fbc]] and produces detailed weather and fire danger forecasts.

An example of forecast report is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:sawyers_valley_aurora.pdf|attached]].

Also [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:final_western_australian_fire_behaviour_calculator_1.0.pdf|attached]] is a briefing for the system.

All members of the operations team are encouraged to have a play with the system and develop some familiarity with it ahead of the coming fire season.

==== 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 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 [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] or [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|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.

Many thanks to those members who have advised their preferences, it’s still not too late so can members please let [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] know preferred dates 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.

To date have had a favourable response from members and their families. For further information and date suggestions, please contact either [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] or [[LT1@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Dave Wh]].

==== Found – Earring Stud ====
A sterling silver diamanté earring stud was found in the Station kitchen over the weekend. If this belongs to you or a family member, please contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]].

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

  * Saturday 10th Sept: Training - Driver Training, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 13th Sept: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-07/mt-warrnambool-fire-tower-dispute-season/101410950|ABC News: South-west Victorian fire tower on Mount Warrnambool at centre of dispute]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-07/new-fire-rating-systems-impact-on-harvest-bans-esperance-farmers/101411418|ABC News: Australia's new Fire Danger Rating System's impact on harvest bans to be tested by Esperance Shire]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-06/female-cfa-firefighters-fight-cancer-covered-compensation-scheme/101410898|ABC News: CFA firefighters call for Vic government to include female-specific cancers in compensation scheme]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-06/european-union-to-expand-fleet-of-firefighting-aircraft/101408854|ABC News: EU scrambles to bolster water-bombing fleet in response to deadly wildfires]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-05/two-dead-in-northern-california-fire/101405140|ABC News: Two people dead and 132 buildings destroyed as fire sweeps through Californian town of Weed]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-03/injuries-destruction-fast-moving-northern-california-fire/101403152|ABC News: Injuries, destruction reported in fast-moving California fire]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-02/why-we-needed-to-revamp-the-nations-fire-danger-system/14041214|ABC News Video: Why we needed to revamp the nation's fire danger rating system]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-05/moment-tram-collides-with-fire-truck-in-sydney-cbd/14043708|ABC News Video: Moment tram collides with fire truck in Sydney CBD]]

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