COVID-19 Update #11 Vulnerable Person Status
Do not disclose any underlying medical condition without first seeking advice from NZPFU.
Do not disclose any underlying medical condition without first seeking advice from NZPFU.
Members and their families have been asking for more information about the Covid-19 risk for firefighters responding. Below is a general guide developed by our medical response subject matter expert Justin Murtha. This is just a guide. FENZ employees and volunteers are reminded that there is COVID-19 information available on the portal.
Members will now know we are working in locked down station bubbles as per the Operational Instruction recently agreed by the Local and FENZ Management.
It’s been quite a while since my last post, we have been extremely busy but here goes!
FENZ has prioritised flu vaccinations for operational personnel.
The Auckland Local would like to acknowledge the many challenges the current situation presents for our people and the likelihood that a number of you may be experiencing additional distress during this time.
The necessary precautions for the protection of our members while maintaining response are in place with planning well underway for the many variations or changes that may result with the every-changing landscape of COVID-19.
Members will find attached the correct process for donning and doffing PPE during COVID-19 incidents.
As Members should now be aware, we are now working in a very different environment, and one the most challenging that the Auckland Fire Brigade has had in it’s long history.
As New Zealand prepares to go into unprecedented shut down everyone’s lives will need to be adjusted.
The threat level for Covid-19 will increase to level 3 and 4 in 48 hrs. This will have an impact on those with children home from school. If you haven't already had discussions at home around this, now would be a great time. Please keep communication lines open with your managers if this will affect your ability to work.
We understand that seconded trainers are being notified that they will be sent back to their stations and substantive positions as a result of the postponement of training courses.