"Firefighters will have to deal with this in years to come as the compounding affects of all the smoke and toxins that they're becoming exposed to in fires
like this are giving them higher rates of cancer. This is no surprise to Firefighters that we get cancer more than anybody else."
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.
Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations for the position of: HAMILTON LOCAL PRESIDENT
I declare Phillip Swatridge elected to the position of Timaru Local President.