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====== Weekly Newsletter - 9th November 2022 ======
[[newsletters:20221109|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 12th November - 18th November

  * First Call: **Crew A**
  * Second Call: Crew D

==== Incidents ====
=== Car Fire, 5th Nov ===
Called to report of a car fire in a paddock. The car was extinguished with the assistance of Mundaring VFRS, and prevent from spreading into the grass or nearby exposures.

Attended by: Denise, John R., Keith, Shane, and Warren.

==== Total Fire, and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans ====
DFES have produced a presentation on Total Fire Bans, and Harvest and Vehicle Movement Bans ([[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:lga_visit_-_tfb_hvmb_on-line_notifications_-_shire_of_mundaring_november_2022.pdf|attached]]). The presentation details what is permitted and prohibited under each of these bans, as well as the conditions under which they will be imposed. This is a useful resource for sharing with the public, particularly for business who may be impacted by these bans.

==== Ground Controller Pre-Season Briefing, 19th November ====
Once again Darlington BFB will be hosting a pre-season briefing for Ground Controllers. Qualified Ground Controllers are encouraged to attend this briefing to receive an overview of this year's aerial fleet, as well as take the opportunity to practise communicating with an aircraft.

RSVP to [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Bed]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]] by Wednesday the 16th.

All members are welcome to attend the Darlington Oval between 10:00 and 12:00 to see demonstrations of aerial bombing as well as take a close look at the helicopter on the ground.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Christmas Party, 27th December ====
This year's Brigade Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday the 27th of December, starting around 18:00. All Brigade members and their families are welcome. Details on catering will be arranged closer to the date, with the typical "brigade a salad or dessert" arrangement.

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

  * Saturday 12th: Training - Vehicle Familiarisation, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 15th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-04/east-kimberley-fire-forum-climate-change-impacts/101609248|ABC News: Climate change hampers fire reduction efforts after successful decade in Kimberley]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-04/victoria-firefighters-union-mechanic-compensation/101613764|ABC News: United Firefighters Union secretary accused of being 'anti-union' after campaign to exclude mechanics]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-08/residents-on-alert-bushfire-close-to-salamander-bay-homes-nsw/101629780|ABC News: Residents on alert as New South Wales bushfire burns close to Salamander Bay homes]]

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