DAY ELEVEN: Media and more station visits

Posted 28 Mar '19 under National

Alex Forrest has taken every opportunity to educate firefighters and the media across the country and today, his last day in NZ, was no exception.

Early morning Alex was at Te Atatu Station with firefighters from around the District piling in to hear the message. Newshub covered that meeting and will cover the issue of firefighters occupational cancer in the news this evening.

Next was Mt Wellington where firefighters, trainers and aviation firefighters gathered to meet Alex.

In between radio interviews, Alex visited Papatoetoe Fire Station to another full house of firefighters coming in from neighbouring stations.

Auckland firefighter Jeff Shrimpton has been driving us around and his personal experience with cancer is moving testament to the need for presumptive legislation and for occupational hygiene best practice.

Kawerau Local Secretary Election Result

Yesterday

In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Kawerau members are informed that Chris McFadzean has been elected Kawerau Local Secretary.

Auckland Local President Election Result

Yesterday

In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Auckland Local members are informed that Terry Bird has been elected Auckland Local President.

Breaking News

NZPFU GIVES FENZ NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DEPLOY PARNELL 255

16 Jun

Since the last NZPFU notice Auckland Local representatives have met with District Manager Vaughan Mackereth to discuss his direction not to deploy the aerial appliance Parnell 255 unless confirmed fire.

Mr Mackereth refused to withdraw his instruction, threatened industrial action for those that did not comply with his instruction and refused to other alternatives to address aspects of the health and safety implications of his instruction.

Today the NZPFU notified FENZ that Officers had the right on health and safety grounds to deploy the heavy aerial in accordance of their training and experience, regardless of confirmed fire.