Fire Safety Officers

The Union, the Chiefs & Deputies Society and the PSA met with Fire Service management Paula Beever, Janine Hearn (Director of Human resources) and Michelle Richards this morning.

Initially there was considerable discussion regarding the consultation process. In this regard, the Union expressed concern that although initially raised as a concern some months ago, a document for discussion was only available at the meeting.

The Fire Service draft was discussed amongst the Union parties and subsequent to that discussion the Fire Service agreed to:

  • Withdraw their draft document
  • Produce a further document that addresses issues such as a need to update a Fire Safety Officer’s job description to recognise the already changed focus in the role and the effect of legislative changes (Building & Evacuation legislation).

If what the Union was told as a result of the discussion is correct, there will be little, if anything by way of change to a Fire Safety Officers present job.

Certainly there is no suggestion of any threat or risk to current jobs.

Related Articles

VIEW ALL VIEW ALL

Kawerau Local Secretary Election Result

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


Auckland Local President Election Result

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

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.