New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union

:: Photos from Mt Roskill Fire Station Opening Picket - 11 September 2009

A little rain did not deter the 170+ members from Auckland & Hamilton.

National Secretary Derek Best couldn't get a sausage out of Mike Hall.

Thanks to the two Auckland AAM's who felt strongly enough to join the line.

National Secretary Derek Best officially declaring the Mt Roskill Fire Station open.

Firefighters locked out of their own station.

The tasteful backdrop to proceedings. Mayor John Banks struggling to be heard over the rioting chants led by Sulu.

PM John Key answers members questions and talks face to face with firefighters while CEO Mike Hall hides inside.

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