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====== Weekly Newsletter - 29th November 2023 ======
[[newsletters:20231129|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 2nd December - 8th December

  * First Call: Crew D
  * Second Call: Crew C

==== Incidents ====
=== Mariginup Bushfire ===
Starting on Wednesday the 22nd, the Mariginup fire ultimately burnt through 1,900ha and destroyed 18 homes. Sawyers Valley committed a total of four shifts across the weekend. The fire was declared contained and controlled on Sunday the 26th of November.

Attended by: Colin, Dave R., Dave Wh., John R., Matt, Michelle, Murray, Sarah, and Shane.

=== Pole Fire, Sexton St, Friday 24th November ===
Called to report of a fire at the base of a pole on Sexton St in Sawyers Valley. The fire was largely extinguished by passers-by with shovels. A fried possum was determined as the cause of the fire.

Attended by: Adrian, John R., Keith, Michelle, and Warren.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

No updates.

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Christmas Party, 29th December ====
Attached is an invitation for members and their families to attend this year’s Christmas Party, which will be held at the Station on Friday, 29th December commencing at 17:30 hours. Members are asked to RSVP Vicki by Friday 15th December, indicating numbers attending and whether providing a salad or dessert.

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

  * Saturday 2nd December: Training - Ground Controller Practical, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 4th December: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew D

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-29/western-australian-christmas-fire-tree-an-early-warning/103152176|ABC News: Moodja 'fire tree' flowering signals early start to bushfire season with fireys already fatigued]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-29/tas-push-to-get-firies-into-first-aid-care-worries-union/103158178|ABC News: Health union fears draft laws could see Tasmanian firefighters doing the work of ambulance paramedics]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/backstory/2023-11-28/abc-gippsland-emergency-broadcasting-fires-floods/103159322|ABC News: In a wild 24 hours, ABC Gippsland went from emergency broadcasting on fires to floods]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-28/mariginiup-bushfire-recovery-begins-residents-return-home/103154472|ABC News: Mariginiup residents and businesses begin picking up the pieces after bushfire devastation]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-11-26/red-tape-unmanaged-national-parks-blamed-for-qld-bushfires/103142334|ABC News: Queensland landholders say state government has left them at the 'mercy of the gods' during bushfires]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/perth-bushfire-firefighters-sweat-on-forecast-strong-winds/103150510|ABC News: WA firefighters work to bring Marginiup bushfire under control]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-25/mental-health-tips-psychologically-prepare-natural-disasters/103069022|ABC News: Mental health specialists give tips on how to psychologically prepare for bushfires, floods, cyclones]]

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