Vale Volunteer Support Officer Mike (Sooty) Barratt

Posted 6 Sep '25 under Auckland Local

Mike will be known by many of our members as a firefighter for many years, before transferring to Waitemata District as a Volunteer Support Officer.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him through his many years of service with the North Shore Fire board, New Zealand Fire Service, and Fire and Emergency NZ.

More details are to come regarding his funeral.

On behalf of the NZPFU Auckland Local, our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends at this sad time.

Restricted Movements – Type 6 Auckland City 205

5 May

Yesterday’s notice (below) from District Commander Mackereth once again highlights the dire state of the Fire and Emergency fleet.

There are currently NO relief aerials available in the country to replace the Parnell aerial that has suffered a steering malfunction.

HAMILTON LOCAL PRESIDENT

24 Apr

Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations for the position of: HAMILTON LOCAL PRESIDENT

TIMARU LOCAL PRESIDENT ELECTION

20 Oct '25

I declare Phillip Swatridge elected to the position of Timaru Local President.