Notice to Auckland Local Members

Posted 19 Jan '17 under Auckland Local

The Local has been made aware that there may be an effort by Fire Service Management to direct members into manning blacked Fraser-MAN appliances.

Given the legitimate Health and Safety concerns of the Local and its members in regard to the myriad of faults with these appliances, this would not be a lawful instruction.

If any member is instructed to crew one of these blacked appliances, the Local advises they politely decline and direct that Manager to contact a Local Union Official as this matter has been advanced to National Operations Manager Paul Turner and is being dealt with at that level.

VHF Zone A Ch10 Interagency Liaison

16 Feb

With the change in Auckland to COVID-19 Alert Level 3, Officers are reminded of the ability to use their command radios to talk directly with St John Ambulance staff when responded to Purple Events.

FENZ Regional Manager Ignores Union Concerns Around America’s Cup

14 Feb

Members will remember our Notice last week advising of our grave concerns around FENZ’s planning around the America’s Cup sporting regatta.

Grave Concerns over FENZ Americas Cup Planning

11 Feb

The Local has written to the Regional Manager outlining our grave concerns that Fire Emergency is relinquishing its main functions under the Fire and Emergency Act in favour of secondary responsibilities and has not adequately prepared or planned for the 2021 Prada Cup and the 36th Americas Cup Sporting Event.