Notice to Northern Branch Members
It is with great sadness that the Hamilton Fire Brigade announce the passing of Senior Firefighter, Patrick 'Sarj' Sarjeant.
VALE SFF PATRICK SARJEANT
The NZPFU membership extends its heartfelt condolences and support to the family of firefighter SFF Patrick “Sarj” Sarjeant who tragically passed away this week.
Notice to Northern Branch Members
Auckland Local Vice President Election
Results of ballot as per the attached Ballot Declaration Form.
New Zealand’s firefighters top the list of most trusted profession again!
The Colmar Brunton “most trusted public sector organisation” survey has FENZ in the top spot for trust, social responsibility and fairness. It was also placed at the top in 2018.
Hawkes Bay Local Secretary Election Results
Ballot Declaration
CANDIDATES
Yearly pay adjustment
Members will be aware that the yearly pay assessment and adjustment as required in the CEA was supposed to have been completed and effective from today's date.
Southern Branch Returning Officer
The Southern Branch executive and Local Branch Secretaries have elected Richard Hurst-Long to the position of Southern Branch Returning Officer.
Three Life Members honoured in Hawkes Bay
NZPFU Member and Committee Member Brent Single was honoured at a function in Hawkes Bay this week. Brent has retired this month after 50 years-service as a firefighter and union stalwart.
Central Branch Vice President Election
With the retirement of Central Branch Vice President Brent Single, nominations are now being called for the position of Central Branch Vice President.
Jim Hughes Remembrance Ceremony
Tuesday 9 July will mark 25 years since Firefighter Jim Hughes from Birkenhead Station was tragically killed on-duty on Auckland’s Northern Motorway.
Notice to Northern Branch Members
Returning Officer's Notice to Members
Results of Ballots
As per the attached Ballot Declaration Form, I hereby declare:
LIMITED HOSE TESTING IN SPECIFIC AREAS WITH STRICT TESTING PROCEDURES TO APPLY
IF IN DOUBT - DON’T HOSE TEST!
On Thursday the NZPFU advised members not to recommence hose testing. FENZ had issued a notice lifting the ban of host testing despite the pending investigation into a serious injury with amended hose testing procedures.