:: Join now and become a member of the NZPFU

The NZPFU plays a crucial role in the lives of Fire Service employees and makes a significant contribution to the culture of the organisation. Join online and become a member of the NZPFU.
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:: Compensation Insurance

The Union has for some years now operated as agent for a Whole of Life Accident & Injury Compensation Insurance that is available to all members.  The Insurance Policy also incorporates a Total & Partial Disability Schedule of Payments. The Policy gives cover while on or off duty, 7 days a week, every day of the year.
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:: UNITED Firefighters Personal Accident Protection Plan

The Northern Branch of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union are pleased to present all members the UNITED FIREFIGHTERS PERSONAL ACCIDENT PROTECTION PLAN. This plan evolved in response to our needs for financial compensation following an accident and offers 24-hour protection against both short and long-term disabilities.
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:: Get covered with Southern Cross

One of the ways the Northern Fire Fighters Union values your health and wellbeing is by providing you with affordable access to a Southern Cross health insurance group scheme. And if you join through the Northern Fire Fighters Union group scheme, you will receive reduced premiums for you and your immediate family.

• Get covered with Southern Cross (Full information download)

Now you can join online... click here to join the Northern Fire Fighters Union Group Scheme online!

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:: Union Health Centres

The Union Health Centre is a Family medical practice. It provides high quality, affordable health care to workers, beneficiaries and their families.
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:: New Zealand Fire Service Superannuation Scheme

The New Zealand Fire Service Superannuation scheme is a defined contribution superannuation scheme, registered with the Government Actuary, and was established on 02 December 1987.

There are seven Trustees, three appointed by the New Zealand Fire Service Commission, three appointed by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union and an independent Trustee appointed by these six Trustees.  The Trustees employ and contract various companies and individuals to carry out scheme administration, quarterly financial reporting, an annual audit, regular investment reporting, tax accounting, and get Investment and legal advice. They have also appointed a Secretary to the Trustees who coordinates these activities on their behalf.

• Read More: www.firesuper.co.nz

• This is a new service available to all NZPFU members and their family.

• Please note that this is a commercial operation.

Purchase your Duty Free Goods online by clicking here and you will save 20% Discount on alcohol, fragrance and cosmetics every time you travel*.

No matter which International Airport you are departing or arriving from in New Zealand we will deliver your goods to that airport free of charge. Duty Free Stores New Zealand is 100% NZ owned and operated.

*20% discount is only available over the phone or through the website when using the discount code NZPFU and excludes cameras, electronics and tobacco products. A 5% discount applies to electronics and cameras purchased at any location. Two working days (Mon-Fri) notice may be required for all phone and internet orders. Discounts do not apply to already reduced items. Goods on special will be sold at the specials price or the Frequent Buyer Club price depending which is lower.

:: Online Resources for NZPFU Executives

• Check your webmail - Check your NZPFU mail anywhere, anytime

• txtcast - version 3.01 - Login

Plan your life to your hearts content... Firefighters Shift & Leave Calendars are available from now until the year 2025.
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:: NZPFU Media Centre & NZFS ICAD Incident Report Summary

As a consequence of the high number of national and international media now visiting this site regularly, the NZPFU has launched a "media hub" to link members and journalists to three up to the minute news sources. Visitors and Journalists are also invited to join the NZPFU News & Announcement List...
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:: Collective Employment Agreement

This page contains a downloadable copy of the new Collective Employment Agreement signed between the New Zealand Fire Service (as the "employer") and the New Zealand Professional Firefighter's Union (representing the "employees").
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:: Forms for Download

• Legal Representation Form

• Pay Deduction Form

• Pay Deduction Form (Compensation Insurance)

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:: OSH & Legal Section

An online reference area for all OSH & Legal matters. 
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New Zealand Firefighters Injured on the job or at the station by Dan Coward (2004)...
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:: Accident and Injuries

Our online Accident & Injury information area.
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New Zealand Firefighters Injured on the job or at the station by Dan Coward (2004)...
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Mesothelioma Life Expectancy - Firefighters are exposed to dangers and risks every day, but one risk that few people consider is their heightened risk of exposure to asbestos. Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was used in construction for decades during the 1900s, is a known carcinogen that increases the risk of many types of cancer, including mesothelioma.

:: Useful Links

Useful links relating to your employment, union and fire service sites.
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• Click here for instructions on how you can create an NZPFU Website Shortcut on your Fire Service Computer Desktop...
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