Notice to Auckland Local Members

Posted 12 Apr '17 under Auckland Local

Late last week the Union was approached and asked if we were prepared to release up to 5 MAN Appliances to attend the sudden catastrophe in Edgecumbe.

After some discussion and consideration, it was agreed between the parties that the release could take place on the following basis:

no vehicle would be used for firefighting.
all units remain ‘blacked’ in an operational sense to Auckland Firefighters.
that the agreed testing of all the Auckland fleet will occur.
this release was “without prejudice”.

Given the large scale flooding and disruption that has occurred to the Edgecumbe community, the Union sees the release in this instance as a gesture of good will, and doing what is right under the circumstances.

We are also comfortable with the utilisation of Auckland Firefighters to participate in the disaster relief for this unfortunate event.

Near Disaster on the North Shore

25 Apr

Members will no doubt be aware of the major 5th Alarm fire that broke out last night on the North Shore. This fire had widespread impacts to people across Tamaki Makaurau with several Emergency Alerts having to be made. Additionally, our thoughts go out the local community, including the owner, tenants, and staff of the businesses impacted.

Major Fire Causes Widespread Disruption to Auckland Fleet

7 Mar

Members will no doubt be aware of Wednesday's major fire in a scrapyard in Papakura. Whilst the cause of this fire is still under investigation what is known is that the impacts of it were widespread right across Auckland.

Return to Work Duties

23 Feb

We have been told that staff wanting to do Return to Work Duties will have to do them at District HQ and they do not intend to reimburse your travel costs, “you are getting an enhanced pay and you can fund your own travel”. We have since got an agreement that the travel distance reimbursement will be paid for travel to District HQ.