Fire Service National Notice 005/2012

Posted 8 Mar '12 under National

The Union has seen this National Notice – 005/2012 and its earlier draft (which was apparently circulated in Auckland).

There are some differences between the earlier draft and the final Notice.

For example – the reference in the draft regarding purported confusion in the Union’s Strike Notice and having received no reply to the Fire Service seeking clarification, has been removed.

As promulgated on our website, an e‐mail response was given to the Fire Service at 11.39am on 8 March 2012.

In any event, the Union does not see that Leave such as Alternative Holidays, Service Holidays, Time‐ banked Shifts etc. are discretionary.

These are entitlements as in the Collective Agreement and/or in Legislation.

Consequently, the Union has instructed its solicitors and will shortly file in the Employment Relations Authority to challenge management’s ability to refuse Collective Agreement or Statutory rights.

Notice to Auckland Local Members

22 Jul

This week, Auckland City 206 was removed from service due to a driveshaft issue. Parnell 255 has been away for repair for an extended period. This leaves Auckland with only one 24-year-old “heavy” aerial appliance.

Christchurch Earthquake Commemorative Coin Presentation

13 Jul

NZPFU Christchurch Local in conjunction with Christchurch Firefighters Social Club invite NZPFU members to be presented with a 10 year Christchurch earthquake anniversary coin. Social Club Members warmly welcomed to this event.

Tauranga Local Notice to Members

2 Jul

The failure of Tauranga 712’s engine on Tuesday has, once again, highlighted the mismanagement of our local FENZ operational fleet. This is to the detriment to the safety of both the Tauranga FENZ Career Professional, Volunteer staff and the public and industry to which we are tasked with protecting.