Firefighters should be compensated by ACC for cancers linked to the job, industry experts say.
The Canadian Firefighters Union President Alex Forrest and NZPFU National Secretary Wattie Watson give their thoughts.
Firefighters should be compensated by ACC for cancers linked to the job, industry experts say.
The Canadian Firefighters Union President Alex Forrest and NZPFU National Secretary Wattie Watson give their thoughts.
In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Wellington members are informed that Clark Townsley has been elected Wellington Local President.
After 47 years of dedicated service, Senior Station Officer Sulu Devoe has made the decision to retire. Sulu has been a strong advocate for NZPFU members’ rights and terms and conditions of employment. He would always put firefighter safety and wellbeing front and centre, never failing to raise concerns with Fire and Emergency Management, sometimes ruffling feathers in the process.
An election for the Kawerau Local President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 30 June 2025 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 11 July 2025.