Listen to NZPFU President Ian Wright on The Panel tonight
Posted 23 Oct '19
under National
"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."
Members will be aware of District Manager Mackereth's instruction to all staff to restrict Parnell’s aerial appliance to respond to confirmed fires only, copied below.
This instruction was issued without genuine consultation with the Auckland Local and highlights the disarray and crisis that Fire and
Emergencies fleet is in. Despite the organisation saying that their fleet is well maintained and regularly serviced, once again reality
proves the complete opposite, with this decision impacting the safety and well-being of firefighters and the public.
TRIENNIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
Due to nominations being received for Kawerau Local Secretary, President and Vice President and common nominees for positions, a series of
elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.
The election for Local Secretary will be conducted first, then President and Vice President if still required. Separate notices will
be issued for each election.
TRIENNIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS
Due to nominations being received for Auckland Local President, Vice President and Local Committee with common nominees for positions, a
series of elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.
The election for Auckland Local President will be conducted first, then Vice President and then Local Committee if still required.
Separate notices will be issued for each election.