Further to Newsletter No. 24 11th December 2008.
As a consequence of issues being raised both regionally and nationally, and as a result of a Union request, the fire service have agreed to extend the date for expressions of interest for new Fire Safety positions until 24th January 2009.
Hopefully by then outstanding issues can be clarified and any decisions made in the light of full and definitive information.
The Tauranga Local AGM will be held on Thursday 28th August @ 10:30am
This instruction once again highlights the disarray and crisis that Fire and Emergencies fleet is in, with no relief heavy aerial (Turntable Ladder) available to replace the Auckland City Aerial truck.
The Auckland Local wishes to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Station Officer Matt Walker of the Auckland Operational Support who passed away after a short illness.