Union Establishes Hamilton Firefighters Trust

Posted 7 Apr '08 under National

The Union has formed a Charitable Trust - The Hamilton Firefighters Trust to receive donations to provide financial support and assistance to the families of those killed or injured at the Tamahere fire.

The interim Trustees are:

Peter Hallett - Secretary, Hamilton Local
Steve Warner - National President
Derek Best - National Secretary

The Trust has opened a bank account to receive donations:

Account Name: Hamilton Firefighters Trust
Bank: ANZ, Petone Branch
Account Number: 01-0542-0140032-03

Deposits will be accepted at any branch of the ANZ Bank or alternatively you can direct credit the account using internet or phone banking services.

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