Weekly Newsletter - 12th April 2023

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Date: 15th April - 21st April

• First Call: Crew C
• Second Call: Crew B

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Last year the Brigade was involved with the inspection and preparation for a hazard reduction burn in Wooroloo. The Captain of Wooroloo VBFB has indicated that they would like to attempt this burn on this coming Saturday, the 15th of April.

Anyone interested and available to assist should contact Adrian as soon as possible.

The DBCA Perth Hills District Fire Coordinator has written to our Chief with a special note of thanks to our Brigade for the assistance provided at the recent hazard reduction burn in Sawyers Valley.

I just wanted to touch base and pass on our thanks to the Sawyers Valley brigade for their assistance at the burn last Tuesday.

The feedback that I received from the crews that worked with them was extremely positive, and having their support assisted us greatly in getting the burn done.

Once again, well done to all of our members for their efforts at this burn, and for representing our Brigade.

• General Circulars
  • 59/2023 - 2023 WAFES Conference Theme and Keynote Speakers Announced
  • 61/2023 - New Guide to Mechanical Bushfire Mitigation Released
  • 62/2023 - Wooroloo Bushfire Review Recommendations – New online resource available
  • 63/2023 - Deadline for 2023 WAFES Awards nominations extended
  • 64/2023 - Deadline for 2023 WAFES Awards nominations extended
  • 67/2023 - Release of training products – DFES1027 Burn Planner (Simple) and DFES1028

The latest calendar form the Mundaring Fire School is attached.

If you are interested in attending any of these courses please contact Ben or Adrian.

The following extract from the SVVBFB By-Laws, relates to the criteria and nomination process for Life Membership of our Association -

By-Law 8 - “Life membership of the Association may be granted by the Association to any person as an honour in recognition of outstanding service to the Brigade.

1. Nominations for life membership shall be made, through the committee, to an Annual General Meeting or Special General Meeting and the granting of life membership shall be by a majority vote of voting members.
2. Nominations for life membership shall be made to the committee for consideration at least 6 weeks before the AGM or Special General Meeting. Such nominations shall include a suitable citation of achievements and record of membership supporting the nomination.
3. To be eligible for life membership the committee must be satisfied that the member has given outstanding service to the Brigade activities and has served as an active member of the Association for a minimum of 10 years.
4. If not satisfied that life membership be granted the committee shall notify the nominator of the reasons for the decision and the application shall lapse.”

As the Brigade Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Monday 29th May 2023, members are asked to email nominations for Life Membership to Vicki by Saturday, 15th April 2023.

Should you require any further information, please contact Vicki on secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au or 0407 831 315.

• Saturday 15th: Wooroloo Burn, 09:30 at the Station
• Tuesday 18th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C

• Bureau of Meteorology: Severe Weather Update: Tropical Cyclone Ilsa off the north-west coast of Western Australia