It has come to our attention that some members are being pressured into proceeding with assessments of sprinklered buildings. This includes watches that have been tasked with co-ordinating assessments on a station basis.
As a result, I would like to remind members of NTM No.15 - 26 June 2009.
Members are advised not to undertake this work.
The various reasons are explained in that notice for those Managers and Assistant Managers that also need reminding.
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.
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.
Following a devastating house fire in Milldale north of Auckland yesterday the Local has written to the Acting National Commander formally asking for Fire and Emergency to undertake an operational review.