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====== Weekly Newsletter - 13th November 2024 ======
[[newsletters:20241113|Online copy]]
===== Operations =====

==== Roster ====

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

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

==== Incidents ====
=== Report of Smoke, Great Eastern Highway, Sunday 10th ===
Called to report of smoke along Great Eastern Highway, near Lion St. The smoke was the result of a DBCA hazard reduction burn conducted earlier in the week. A further patrol was conducted in the afternoon.

Attended by: Adrian, Dave S., Denise, Elton, John R., Matt, Rob, and Shane.

=== Escaped burn, Osmond Glen, Sawyers Valley, Sunday 10th ===
Turned out to an escaped burn being conducted by residents on Osmond Glen. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival.

Attended by: Adrian, Dave Wh., Keith, Matt, and Tracey.

==== Equipment and PPE Orders ====
As we head into the high threat period it is important to ensure that your equipment and PPE is maintained and serviceable. Keith has asked that any one needing replacement equipment should contact ([[Equipment@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au]]) him soon, to ensure that any orders can be fulfilled before the start of the season and the Christmas rush.

In particular, please remember to replace the batteries in your helmet torches, whether they have been used or not. Leaking batteries can damage the head torches, which are a much more expensive item than a set of AA batteries.

==== Updates ====

=== Circulars and SOPs ===

  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:general_circular_167_2024-wa-emergency-services-volunteers-hardship-assistance-scheme-pdf.pdf|General Circular 2024/167 - WA Emergency Services Volunteers Hardship Assistance Scheme]]
  * [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:operational_circular_63_2024-state-aerial-firefighting-aircraft-start-dates-pdf.pdf|Operational Circular 2024/63 - State Aerial Firefighting Aircraft Start Dates]]

=== Mundaring Fire School and Training ===

The Mundaring Fire Fighter School has published its [[https://wiki.sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au/_media/newsletters:2025_mfs_calendar_for_students.pdf|training calendar for 2025]]. Please review the calendar and pick out any courses that are of interest. It is recommended that all operational members undertake at least one training course per year.

===== Administration =====

==== 2024 Christmas Run ====
Planning is under way for this year's Father Christmas run. Anyone interested in participating should contact [[Secretary@SawyersValley.bfb.asn.au|Matt]].

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

  * Saturday 16th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 19:30 at the Station, Crew B
  * Saturday 16th: Training - Ground Controller Basics, 10:00 at the Station
  
===== News =====

  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-09/dirranbandi-residents-breath-sigh-of-relief-homes-saved/104579544|ABC News: Dirranbandi residents breathe sigh of relief after homes saved, but community warned more bushfires likely this season]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-11/queensland-fire-department-moves-to-replace-advisory-group/104574436|ABC News: Queensland Fire Department moves to replace its gender advisory group as staff raise serious concerns]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-11-11/wild-storm-causes-dalby-farm-fire/104586652|ABC News: Fire caused by 'frightening lightning' destroys cattle feed as Queensland braces for more heat, storms]]
  * [[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-11/einasleigh-house-lost-bushfire-warning-forsayth/104587164|ABC News: Warning issued as bushfire moves towards Forsayth in Queensland's far northern gulf country]]

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