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====== Weekly Newsletter - 13th March 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20240313|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 16th March - 22nd March

  * First Call: **Crew C**
  * Second Call: Crew B

==== Incidents ====
None

==== 1.4 Vehicle Battery Replacement ====
Last Saturday one the starter batteries on the 1.4 experienced a RUD. Subsequent investigation identified an issue with a battery terminal contacting the steel housing, causing a short circuit.

The Shire of Mundaring workshops have replaced the batteries with "low maintenance" models, which should not require regular checking. This should alleviate the potential for future short circuits. As such this item has been removed from the weekly checklist for the 1.4. The battery compartment should not be accessed unless necessary.

Any questions please contact [[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Keith]] or [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

== Operational Circulars ==
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_30_2024-2025-australian-honours-calling-for-nominations-pdf.pdf|30/2024 - Nominations Now Open for Australian Honours]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_31_2024-international-firefighters_-day-memorial-service-pdf.pdf|31/2024 - 2024 International Firefighters' Day Memorial Service]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_32_2024-agency-capability-review-commencing-this-month-pdf.pdf|32/2024 - Agency Capability Review Starting This Month]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_33_2024-resilient-australia-awards-nominations-open-pdf.pdf|33/2024 - Call for Nominations - 2024 Resilient Australia Awards]]

=== Mundaring Fire School ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== SVVBFB Inc. Life Membership Nominations ====
With the Brigade Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held Monday 27th May 2024, members are asked to email nominations for Life Membership to secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au by Sunday 14th April 2024. Information relating to the AGM, including nominations for executive and committee positions will be emailed to members in accordance with our Association Rules and By-Laws.

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

<code>
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.”
</code> 

If members require any information relating to member eligibility, please contact Vicki at [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au]] or 0407 831 315. 

==== SoM Annual Volunteer Family Event, 13th April ====
This year’s Event will be held at Mundaring Pavilion Oval, Mundaring Weir Rd, Mundaring on Saturday 13th of April 2024 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 will include a roast meal 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]]. 

An invitation for the event is [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:vbfb_bbq_13-4-2024.pdf|attached]].

Please RSVP to [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Vicki]] before the 19th of March.

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

  * Saturday 16th: Training - Crew Leader, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 19th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew C

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-13/lithium-ion-fires-recycling-plants-trucks-vapes-exploding/103582110|ABC News: Lithium-ion batteries caused more than 1,000 fires during the past year in Australia]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-11/adelaide-south-australia-heatwave-mad-march/103571616|ABC News: Forest fire contained at Highbury in the Mount Lofty Ranges amid extreme heat across SA]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-11/workplace-health-and-safety-firefighters-gvroc-liability-walga/103549268|ABC News: Councils fear CEOs could be charged with industrial manslaughter over volunteer firefighter deaths]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-10/arson-detectives-investigate-suspicious-dalyellup-fire/103570452|ABC News: Arson detectives investigate suspicious fire that forced evacuations in Dalyellup]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-10/fire-rips-through-mulch-facility-as-sa-swelters-through-heatwave/103570104|ABC News: Fire rips through mulch facility as South Australia swelters through heatwave]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-10/shire-firefighting-eyre-highway-bushfire-dfes-nullarbor-wa-road/103543106|ABC News: Dundas Shire calls for better resourcing to prevent future closures of fire-prone Eyre Highway]]

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