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====== Weekly Newsletter - 3rd January 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20240103|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 6th - 12th

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

==== Incidents ====

=== Cook St, Mt Helena, 28th Dec ===
Turned out to report of fire in Cook St, Mt Helena. Assisted Mt Helena VBFB with initial knock-down and mop up.

Attended by: Dave We., John R., Matt., Michelle, and Rob.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

== Safety Circulars ==
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:safety_circular_13-2023-dfes-disc-cutting-tools-cutting-disc-expiry-dates-pdf.pdf|13/2023 - DFES Disc Cutting Tools - Cutting Disc Expiry Dates]] (not directly relevant to Brigade safety, but worth noting for private use)  * 

== Operational Circulars ==
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_90-2023-changes-to-rural-urban-interface-firefighting-and-crew-protection-procedure-pdf.pdf|90/2023 - Changes to Rural Urban Interface Firefighting and Crew Protection Procedures]]
  * [[http://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_01_2024---lithium-ion-battery-response-pdf.pdf|01/2024 - Lithium-Ion Battery Response]]

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

No updates.

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

  * Saturday 6th: Training - Operational Driving, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 9th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-12-30/forestry-communities-cant-afford-another-fire-after-black-summer/103272090|ABC News: Forestry industry still feeling effects of Black Summer looks at how to best protect plantations]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-30/canadian-conair-large-air-tanker-85-drops-queensland-bushfires/103270566|ABC News: Canadian Conair Large Air Tanker performs 85 drops across Queensland in busy bushfire season]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-29/wa-firefighters-pay-tribute-volunteer-harry-stead-bushfires/103272552|ABC News: Firefighters bring Esperance bushfire under control amid grief over volunteer Harry Stead's death]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-03/protecting-homes-from-bushfires-with-firewise-trees-gardens/103201384|ABC News: East Gippsland gardeners planting 'fire-wise' species to help protect homes from bushfires]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-02/black-saturday-bushfires-powerlines-risk-mitigation/103219588|ABC News: As Victoria's bushfire season looms, one powerful reminder of Black Saturday hangs in the air]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-03/volunteer-firefighters-calls-for-equal-ptsd-support-wa/103279700|ABC News: Volunteer firefighter calls for same mental health support given to paid Western Australian crews]]

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