Weekly Newsletter - 5th October 2022

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Date: 8th October - 14th October

• First Call: Crew D
• Second Call: Crew C

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During a recent hazard reduction burn it was found that the burn area contained illegally dumped asbestos. Whilst generally hazardous, it is more so once exposed to fire or crushed by being driven over.

The presence of hazardous materials is a pervasive risk in bushland throughout our fire district. Hazards may include asbestos, tires, car bodies, waste oil, batteries, CCA timber, plastics, and other discarded waste. All bushfires should be approached as if they contain hazardous materials.

Please ensure that all members attending a bushfire are wearing appropriate PPE, in the form of half or full face breathing masks.

The deadline for completing this year's Annual Skills Refresher prior to the start of the fire season is rapidly approaching. There is now only three and a half weeks until the 1st of November.

Many of our members have completed their refresher already, although a number are yet to start. If you have not yet completed your refresher please contact Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au, LT1@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au, or Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au to arrange a suitable time.

Members are reminded that completion of the annual skills refresher is a Shire mandated requirement for all members attending fire incidents. Failure to complete the refresher will preclude you from being able to attend any fires, including mop-up.

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This year’s lunch will be held 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 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/

Many thanks to those members who have already advised their attendance and forwarded their menu selections. Can remaining members, please email through attendance or non-attendance and menu selections i.e. entrée and main or main and dessert to me by 12/10/2022. 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.

• Saturday 8th: Training - Sector Commander Theory, 09:30 at the Station
• Tuesday 11th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

• ABC News: Young volunteers put out car fire, rescue backpackers and tend to snakebite in drill
• ABC News: Water supply mapping project launched in bid to ease pressure on rural fire brigades
• ABC News: Black Summer bushfires bridge rebuilt near Bodalla ending kayak school run
• ABC News: Alleged far north Queensland arsonist experiencing mental health issues, court hears