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 - 21st September 2022 ====== [[newsletters:20220921|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === Starting Saturday === Date: 24th September - 30th September * First Call: **Crew B** * Second Call: Crew A ==== Incidents ==== None ==== Annual Regional RUI Exercise, 5th November ==== This year's Annual Regional RUI Exercise will be held on Saturday the 5th of November, in Chittering. Commencing at 08:00, the exercise will run through until 14:30, and will involve a Level 2 Incident Management Team. Activities will include property triage and RUI asset defence. Senior Fire Fighters / Crew Leaders are encourage to participate to develop experience in integrating with a large scale operation. New members are also encouraged to get involved gain an appreciation of the operation of large scale incidents. Positions are also available for experienced members to participate in the Incident Management Team. The following roles will be available to be filled: * Incident Controller * Deputy Incident Controller * Operations Officer * Deputy Operations Officer * Divisional Commander * Sector Commander * Resources Officer IMT members will be required to attend a pre-briefing on Thursday the 27th of October, at 19:00. Anyone interested in participating in this exercise should contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]], [[LT1@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Dave Wh.]], or [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Ben M.]] before the 16th of October (3rd of October for IMT positions). ==== 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. Many thanks to those members who have already indicated their availability. 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. ==== Annual Brigade Lunch – Saturday, 22/10/2022 ==== This year’s lunch will be held again at the Parkerville Tavern on Saturday 22/10/2022, commencing at 12 noon and is open to all members, their partners and children. As with previous lunches, the Brigade will provide the meal and limited drinks, i.e. beer, wine, cider, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Cocktails and spirits are at members expense. Please find [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:annual_lunch.png|attached]] an invitation to this year’s lunch together with a link to the Parky’s All Day Menu [[https://parkervilletavern.com.au/eat-drink/menu/]] If members can please email through attendance and menu selections i.e. entrée and main or main and dessert to me by 12/10/2022 that would be appreciated. Parents are reminded for the Kids Menu to specify the juice box flavour and to also include an ice cream tub. For members ordering steak, please specify how you would like your steak cooked and also include your choice of sauce. There are also vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options available. ===== Weekly Calendar ===== * Saturday 24th: Training - PPE Maintenance, 09:30 at the Station * Monday 26th: General Brigade Meeting, 19:30 at the Station * Tuesday 27th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B ===== News ===== * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-14/rural-fire-service-hazard-reduction-goat-trial/101227736|ABC News: RFS deploys goats to reduce fuel loads as wet weather stymies hazard reduction burns]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-15/fijian-abattoir-workers-swan-hill-fire-brigade/101426068|ABC News: Fijian abattoir workers set to join ranks of Swan Hill volunteer fire brigade]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-16/nsw-rfs-apologises-over-mount-wilson-back-burn-bushfire/101446080|ABC News: NSW Rural Fire Service addressed a 'wounded' community seeking an apology after ill-fated back-burn]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-17/qld-lithium-ion-battery-fires-risk/101428618|ABC News: Fears fires caused by lithium-ion batteries will 'increase considerably' as popularity of electric scooters rises]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-17/wide-bay-rfs-cadets-train-head-of-fire-season/101440192|ABC News: Wide Bay RFS works to train future firefighters as damp conditions hinder back-burning]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-18/canberra-community-fire-units-face-volunteer/14057808|ABC News Video: Canberra community fire units face volunteer shortfall]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/ashley-barrett-gold-coast-court-allegedly-obstructing-volunteer/101457958|ABC News: Man faces Gold Coast court for allegedly obstructing Rural Fire Service volunteer]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-21/nsw-bushfires-coronial-inquiry-phone-coverage-wytaliba/101461800|ABC News: NSW Bushfires Coronial Inquiry hears details about delayed emergency alerts, limited phone reception]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink|}}