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Paul Shepherd (Shep) honoured at NTC

It was an honour to attend and listen to the yarns and accolades for Paul Shepherd at his retirement function at NTC today.


VALE KEVIN REID

Retired Dunedin firefighter Kevin Reid died late last week.


Immediate past President Ian Wright awarded Honorary Life Membership

The Timaru Local were fantastic hosts for the NZPFU Annual conference held this week. Not only did they put on great weather but didn’t miss a beat with the welcome packs, venue, catering, events and organised events including the mystery day trip for the delegate’s partners.


NORTHERN BRANCH SECRETARY ELECTION RESULT

Congratulations to David Phillips who has been elected the Northern Branch Secretary.


FITNESS PASSPORT WEBINAR: Enhancing Musculoskeletal Health Through Exercise

NZPFU members have been invited to a free webinar organised by Fitness Passport.


PROPOSED TINKERING OF ACC DOESN’T HELP FIREFIGHTERS WITH OCCUPATIONAL CANCER

Today MBIE has released a shameful discussion document proposing only to add firefighting in relation to bladder cancer and mesothelioma into the Schedule 2 Occupational Diseases of the Accident Compensation Act 2001.  Mesothelioma and bladder cancer are already listed in the schedule.


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