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The NZPFU is a key partner with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Through reducing the likelihood of unwanted fires, reducing consequences from emergencies and helping build resilient communities we contribute to a safer environment for New Zealanders.

Our members serve their communities to protect and preserve life, property and the environment. NZPFU representatives are based on all career fire stations. There are also 19 Union Locals in the major metropolitan and principal centres where career firefighters are employed.

The NZPFU plays a crucial role in the lives of Fire and Emergency New Zealand employees and makes a significant contribution to the culture of the organisation. 

How the NZPFU can benefit you

• Coverage by the Collective Agreement
• Representation and advocacy in all matters relating to and arising out of employment
• Representation and advocacy on behalf of career firefighters with central Government and agencies, the NZ Council of Trade Unions and the wider trade union movement including international forums
• Limited provision of Group Life/Total and Partial Disability Insurance
• Nominations of members' representatives as trustees onto the Firesuper Scheme

To join online and become a member of the NZPFU, please complete our online membership application.

Members are covered for a lump sum of $100,000 payable in the event of your death or diagnosis of a terminal illness before age 70. 

The policy can also be used as an assignment for mortgage guarantee purposes. 

Members of the Union are able to have premiums deducted from their wages by Fire and Emergency New Zealand and directed to the Union who, acting as agent, passes the money on to the Insurance Company.

If you leave the Union you have the option to continue your insurance under a personal policy at your own expense with no further health evidence required. 

Further information is available from the Union Office or any National Committee Member. 

COST: 
$24.61 per fortnight

From 1st April 2019 new members to the insurance scheme will be required to complete an application form and health information before cover can be confirmed.

BENEFITS:
Loss of Life  (includes terminal illness diagnosis within 12 months)	$100,000

"It seems every year unfortunately, payments are made to members under this Insurance Policy. 

Given the nature of firefighters' work, this is not unexpected or surprising. As such, I thoroughly recommend this practical but affordable insurance tailored to firefighters' needs." 

Wattie Watson 
Secretary 
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union