Weekly Newsletter - 23rd April 2025

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Date: 26th Apr - 2nd May

• First Call: Crew A
• Second Call: Crew D

Turned out to 3rd alarm bushfire in Malmalling. Completed three shifts over Sunday and Monday.

Attended by: Colin, Daniel, Denise, Dave Wh., John R., Michelle, Sarah, and Shane

Turned out to report of escaped burn on Bambrook St in Sawyers Valley. The burn had a escaped into the neighbour's property, and burnt appox 1ha of bush.

Attended by: Adrian, Denise, John R., Sarah, and Shane.

• General Circular 55/2025 - 2025 Bushfire Officer Development Program (BODP 04) - Expressions of Interest

No updates.

The Brigade Annual General Meeting will be held at the Station, 12 Ashstead Street in Sawyers Valley on Monday, 26th May 2025 commencing at 19:30 hours. As in previous year's there will be a very short General Meeting which will commence at 19:00 hours. At the conclusion of the AGM, a light supper and refreshments will be provided.

All relevant documents including proxy forms, agendas and minutes will be emailed out closer to the meeting date.

Nominations for Office Bearers

In accordance with our Rules and By-laws, nominations are now called for the following positions -

• Chairperson
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Captain / Deputy Chairperson
• First Lieutenant * Equipment Manager
• Training Manager * Committee of Management (4 positions - refer BL-34(1)) Please note that the First Lieutenant, Equipment and Training Manger positions are ineligible for Committee of Management**

Eligible members wishing to nominate for a position, will need to complete the attached nomination form and email conforming nominations to secretary@sawyersvalley.bfb.asn.au by Monday, 28th April 2025. Eligible members may nominate for more than one position, however may only hold one position apart from the Captain who is automatically appointed as Deputy Chairperson. Once nominations close, a list of candidates will be emailed to members.

If only one nomination for a position is received, the Chairperson of the AGM will declare the member elected to that position. Should there be more than one nomination for a position, a ballot will be conducted at the AGM. If there are no written nominations, the Chairperson may call for nominations from eligible members at the meeting.

Any questions please contact Warren or Matt.

• Saturday 26th: Weekly Vehicle Checks, 09:30 at the Station, Crew A
• Saturday 26th: Training - Turn-out Procedures Practical, 10:00 at the Station
• Saturday 26th: Shire of Mundaring Annual Emergency Services Volunteer BBQ, 18:30 at Mundaring Arena.

• ABC News: Fire tornadoes becoming routine due to climate change, analysts say