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====== Weekly Newsletter - 18th October 2023 ======
[[newsletters:20231018|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 21st October - 27th October

  * First Call: **Crew B**
  * Second Call: Crew A

==== Incidents ====

=== Liberton Rd, Chidlow, 17th ===
Called to assist with mopping up a 2ha scrub fire along Liberton Rd in Chidlow. Crews completed mob up followed by a patrol.

Attended by: Denise, John R., Matt, Shane, Tracey, and Warren.

=== Jordan Rd, Chidlow, 17th ===
Diverted whilst en route to the Liberton Rd incident to a report of fire at Jordan Rd in Chidlow. Arrived to find 20x20m fire, which was quickly knocked down. Crews then continued on to the Liberton Rd incident.

Attended By: Denise, John R., Shane, and Warren.

=== Shire Incidents: 11 ===

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

== Operational Circulars ==
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_68_2023---state-aerial-firefighting-fleet-2023-2024-pdf.pdf|68/2023 - State Aerial Firefighting Fleet 2023/2024]]

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

No updates.

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

  * Saturday 21st: Training - Turnout Procedures, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 24th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-14/nsw-rfs-volunteer-dies-after-medical-episode-on-fireground/102977394|ABC News: NSW RFS volunteer dies after medical episode while working on Bean Creek fire near Kyogle]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-16/surprise-snow-on-nsw-towns-while-fire-threat-escalates-in-north/102982172|ABC News: Surprise snow falls on NSW towns while fire threat escalates in state's north]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-17/wildlife-rescues-concern-omitted-from-national-disaster-summit/102982216|ABC News: Wildlife rescuers warn of 'catastrophe' as key groups omitted from national disaster summit]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-10-17/barkly-bushfire-backburning-northern-territory-cattle-country/102985770|ABC News: Bushfire continues to burn through more than 2.8 million hectares in the Northern Territory's Barkly]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-17/one-dead,-more-properties-feared-lost-as-nsw/102988718|ABC News Video: One dead, more properties feared lost as NSW bushfire threat continues near Kempsey, Mudgee and Byron Bay]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-18/northern-nsw-fires-threat-continues-ahead-of-warm-weekend/102988244|ABC News: Bushfire near Kempsey will take 'at least a week' to contain, as PM Anthony Albanese warns of 'difficult' summer]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-18/deepwater-bushfire-destroys-home-residents-told-not-to-return/102989814|ABC News: Deepwater bushfire destroys home, QFES tells residents not to return]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-18/dry-wet-season-weather-forecast-for-northern-australia/102973400|ABC News: BOM warns of dry wet season ahead for northern Australia as bushfires rage]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-18/corrigin-waiting-for-phone-upgrades-bushfire-emergency/102993748|ABC News: Corrigin's phone coverage neglected as early bushfire puts heat on Wheatbelt emergency response]]

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