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 - 1st March 2023 ====== [[newsletters:20230301|Online copy]] ===== Operations ===== ==== Roster ==== === Starting Saturday === Date: 4th March - 10th March * First Call: **Crew A** * Second Call: Crew D ==== Incidents ==== None ==== DBCA Beelu National Park Hazard Reduction Burn ==== As was mentioned at Monday night's meeting, DBCA are planning a hazard reduction burn of Beelu National Park north of Great Eastern Highway sometime in the coming burning season. As a number of people were interested in being involved with this burn, a request has been made via the Chief, and confirmation received. Our Brigade will be included in the burn plan and contacted closer to the planned date. The burn will likely take place during a week day. ==== Updates ==== === 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. Anyone interested in the tug-of-war, please contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]]. ===== Weekly Calendar ===== * Saturday 4th: Training - Sector Commander, 09:30 at the Station * Tuesday 7th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A ===== News ===== * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-01/queensland-bushfires-western-downs-rfs-waterbombers/102041158|ABC News: RFS says bushfires 'too dangerous' to control on Western Downs may have been deliberately lit]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-28/declining-emergency-service-volunteers-in-the-country/102018278|ABC News: Could city dwellers be the answer to declining emergency service volunteers in the country?]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-27/auditor-general-nsw-rfs-no-overarching-strategy-climate-bushfire/102028854|ABC News: Auditor-general warns RFS has no 'overarching strategy' to prepare for climate-change-fuelled bushfires]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-27/gamba-grass-nt-litchfield-national-park-funding-recommendations/102024716|ABC News: Report recommends urgent expansion of gamba grass eradication zone as Litchfield National Park faces growing threat]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-25/fire-and-rescue-nsw-and-nsw-ses-march-in-mardi-gras/102023950|ABC News Video: Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW SES march in Mardi Gras Parade]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-25/sa-adelaide-plains-suspicious-fires/102023158|ABC News: South Australia Police investigate eight deliberately lit fires north of Adelaide]] * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-25/fire-outlook-prolonged-season-western-queensland/102018698|ABC News: Firefighter fatigue concerns as western Queensland fire season expected to continue in autumn]] {{ http://logo.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/logo.png?nolink|}}