Further to Newsletter No. 24 11th December 2008.
As a consequence of issues being raised both regionally and nationally, and as a result of a Union request, the fire service have agreed to extend the date for expressions of interest for new Fire Safety positions until 24th January 2009.
Hopefully by then outstanding issues can be clarified and any decisions made in the light of full and definitive information.
The Auckland Local has serious concerns about the current and ongoing state of the frontline fleet of fire trucks, rescue tenders, aerial ladder trucks and support vehicles throughout Auckland.
Please read to the end.
Members should be aware that District Manager Mackereth has unilaterally made the decision to remove the Hazmat Command Appliance from immediate response to confirmed structure fire incidents for incidents in Auckland City Central Fire District.