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WHANAUNGATANGA WELLNESS SURVEY REPORT IS GRIM READING

The Report of the Whanaungatanga Wellbeing Survey is grim reading with nearly one in three career firefighters meeting the criteria for one or more mental ill health indicators and Communication Centre dispatchers reporting this highest rates of mental health issues when compared to other roles in the organisation. In addition to the exposures to trauma through emergency response, the survey found only 6.6% career firefighters felt supported by FENZ as an organisation.


Update on Payroll issues, Income Protection Insurance and reimbursements, and Industrial Officer

Members have a range of issues from queries to known errors in their pay and back-pay.  I met with relevant FENZ management late last week to get a picture of what was happening and timelines for resolution.


Psychological Support and Supervision Pilot Launched

An important part of 2023 settlement of the collective agreement - the NZPFU initiated Psychological Support and Supervision Pilot – is now underway.


NOT IN MEMBERS’ INTERESTS TO ENGAGE IN REVIEW OF APPOINTMENT PROCESSES

NZPFU members who work in regional training roles are being advised by FENZ of a review of the selection processes for the positions filled during the recent People Branch Reset.


Notice to Members

Following the tragedy of the Loafers lodge fire, it has been established that one of the challenges facing our Risk Reduction Teams is the ability to identify high-risk buildings that are providing transient accommodation within our communities.


F3 Helmet replacement and Mask Communications

In the last notice that was sent out I updated you on the work of the Equipment Working Group.


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