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====== Weekly Newsletter - 11th September 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20240911|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

=== Starting Saturday ===
Date: 14th Sept - 20th Sept

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

==== Incidents ====
None

==== Lake Leschenaultia Hazard Reduction Burning, Thursday and Friday ====
The Shire of Mundaring will be undertaking hazard reduction burning on Thursday the 12th and Friday the 13th. The burn will cover 24ha and forms part of the overall bushfire risk management strategy for the Lake.

Sawyers will be contributing crews to both days, with the burn expected to run between 09:00 and 16:00. If you are interested in attending please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]].

==== Stoneville VBFB Back Roads Tour, 5th October ====
Stoneville VBFB will be conducting the inaugural Back Roads Tour on Saturday the 5th of October. The aim of the Back Roads Tour is to increase local Stoneville knowledge for other Brigades. To do this, all attending appliances will travel in convoy around Stoneville, using the many Fire-Access and Cut-Thru Tracks. The route is expected to take 90-120 minutes, and conclude with a BBQ at Stoneville Station.

If you are interested in attending this event please contact [[Captain@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Adrian]]. //To date only two members from our Brigade have expressed interest in attending this new and innovative initiative.//

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_131_2024-perth-to-host-2025-afac-conference-and-exhibition-pdf.pdf|General Circular 131/2024 - Perth to Host 2025 AFAC Conference and Exhibition]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_132_2024-bushfire_trainer_assessor_survey_and_professional_development_opportunities-pdf.pdf|General Circular 132/2024 - Bushfire Trainer Assessor Survey and Professional Development Opportunities]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_133_2024-wafes_2024_winners_announced-pdf.pdf|General Circular 133/2024 - WAFES 2024 Winnders Announced]]

=== Mundaring Fire School and Training ===

No updates.

===== Administration =====

==== Station Open Day Volunteers ====
The Station Open Day will be held on Saturday the 14th of September (in just over two weeks time). Volunteers are required to help out on the day. Tasks include:

  * BBQ
  * Kids activities (squirty trucks, model painting, and more!)
  * Extinguisher and fire blanket demonstrations
  * Station tours

and many more. This Open Day promises to be our biggest yet, and we hope to see you all there.

==== T-Shirt Orders ====
The Brigade will be placing an order for new Brigade T-Shirts next month. This will be funded through a generous donation from students at Eastern Hills Senior High School, at no cost to members.

If you would like a T-shirt, please complete the [[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWcYQCdru1PtBEGjc65r2_dcxUz00l4YD7tco97BVU5beUnQ/viewform?usp=sf_link|online order form]].

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

  * Saturday 14th: Station Open Day, 09:30 at the Station
  * Tuesday 17th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew A

===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-07/one-dead-after-major-blaze-oconnor/104324166|ABC News: One person dead after major blaze at warehouse in O'Connor in Perth's southern suburbs]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/queensland-fire-department-allegations-ccc-watchdog/104320118|ABC News: LNP refers serious allegations of rape and sexual harassment within Queensland Fire Department to corruption watchdog]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/city-of-kalgoorlie-boulder-guilty-to-aboriginal-heritage-site/104329730|ABC News: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder pleads guilty to damaging Aboriginal heritage site while clearing fire break]]

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