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.
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Central Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I received one nomination for Branch Vice President and nominations for Branch President and Branch Secretary .
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Southern Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I had received one nomination for each position.
Yesterday’s notice (below) from District Commander Mackereth once again highlights the dire state of the Fire and Emergency fleet.
There are currently NO relief aerials available in the country to replace the Parnell aerial that has suffered a steering malfunction.