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====== Weekly Newsletter -  1st February 2023 ======
[[newsletters:20230201|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 4th February - 10th February

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

==== Incidents ====

=== Cobbler Pool, Morangup, 31st Jan, 1st Feb ===
Sent crews to assist at the Cobbler Pool fire in Morangup. The complex of fires involved numerous separate ignition points. Resources from across the wider metro area and regions, as well as large numbers of aerial resource including the Large Aerial Tankers.

Attended by: Dave R., Dave Wh., Denise (x2), John R. (x2), Keith, Matt, Murray, Shane (x2), and Tracey.

Thanks also to the members who assisted with making up the vehicles after the first shift.

==== Updates ====

=== Training Calendar ===
Once again Ben has done a great job of preparing the [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:2023_brigade_training_calendar_rev0.pdf|brigade training calendar]] for 2023. Most topics will be repeated over a month, meaning members need only attend training once per month to cover all of the topics.

If there are any topics which you would like to present please contact [[Training@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Ben]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== SoM Annual Volunteer Family Event, 25th March ====
This year’s Event will be held at Harry Riseborough Oval, Hartung Street Mundaring on Saturday 25th March 2023 commencing at 1700 hours, and is open to all volunteers and their families.

The format will be along similar lines as previous years with the tug-of-war between Brigades, State Emergency Service and all other challengers for the Fire & Emergency Services trophy. At the completion of the games there will be a presentation of Life Membership Awards, followed by the evening meal.

The catering for the event will be handled by WA Spit Roast, who will supply all the meat, salads, bread, desserts, condiments, cutlery and plates. Beer, wine and soft drink will be supplied. Please note there will be no charge.

A Bouncy Castle has been hired and a DJ will be providing the music. For your own comfort, it is suggested to bring along chairs or picnic rugs.

If you and your family would like to attend, please contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] on 0407 831 315 by Sunday 19th February. Anyone interested in the tug-of-war, please also contact Vicki. 

An invitation for the event is [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:fire_fighters_annual_bbq_2023.pdf|attached]].

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

  * Saturday 4th: Training - Fire Ground Safety, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 7th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-01/calls-for-runway-upgrades-in-bushfire-prone-wa-shire/101907240|ABC News: WA government urged to consider upgrading runways in fire-prone areas]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-30/emergency-warning-declared-with-fire-threatening-lives-and-homes/101909416|ABC News: Toodyay bushfire: Out-of-control fire north of Perth downgraded to watch and act]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-30/fire-near-kingston-sparked-by-pelican/101908258|ABC News: Grassfire at Reedy Creek, near Kingston SE, sparked by pelican flying into powerlines]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-30/wieambilla-fire-deliberately-lit-western-downs-tara/101907254|ABC News: Wieambilla bushfires believed to have been deliberately lit]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-28/remote-fire-fighters-tackle-fire-started-by-dry/101884538|ABC News Video: Remote fire fighters tackle fire started by dry lighting strike]]

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