Members are advised that this Local strongly recommends that when they seek stand in’s i.e. jumps, that they only ask people employed under the Uniformed Operational Collective Agreement.

Members are advised that a member has obtained a stand in from someone employed on a non operational individual agreement (albeit formerly employed on our collective).

This practice must not be continued. Members should be only too well aware of the ramifications if this continues. For instance, where does it stop? Will the Nat Com be able to stand in for someone? Anyone from PDU who used to be operational. This could even be seen as the thinning of the wedge with regards to overtime replacement.

There are also obvious questions as to whether these people complete all the mandatory training that operational staff are required to attend that ensures our safety and ability on the fire ground.

Notwithstanding all of the above, the simple fact remains that if a person is not employed as an operational firefighter / officer, then they should not ride in any operational capacity on any paid fire appliance.

Change of Secretary’s details

Members’ attention is drawn to the Local Secretary’s address change and phone and fax number change as displayed at the top of this Notice.

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AUCKLAND HEAVY AERIAL – PARNELL 255

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.