022/2021: ImpactPro Gas Detectors
Our current stock of ImpactPro gas detectors are coming due for their 6-monthly service.
Our current stock of ImpactPro gas detectors are coming due for their 6-monthly service.
Background
Fire and Emergency responds with St John and Wellington Free Ambulance to a variety of incidents as per our Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
ActionNew Zealand flag to fly at half-mast to mark the death of His Excellency Dr John Pombe Joseph Magufuli, President of Tanzania.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be transitioning from 1½ inch British standard pipe (BSP) thread forestry to Canadian quick connect (QC) couplings and adapters over the next five years
ActionCheck that you have the correct neck protector fitted to your helmet. Situation
We understand that some personnel may be using the lightweight wildland helmet neck protector on their structural firefighting helmet. The wildland helmet neck protector does not provide adequate thermal or physical protection in structural fires.
First Responder personnel to check IV Infusion Sets and to remove from service affected batch numbers as required.
Action
Check your training facilities, fire station buildings and appliances (including relief trucks) for the portable Class B foam fire extinguishers. Remove them from service and notify your Region Equipment and Logistics Manager that you have found some, their location and their condition.
From midday Friday March 12th, Auckland moves from alert level 2 to join the rest of new Zealand at Alert level 1.
ActionAuckland based personnel:
From 6. 00am Sunday 7 March 2021 follow the Service Delivery Preventative Protection Protocols (SDPPP) for Alert Level 2. Ensure that all operational personnel continue to undertake COVID questioning at incidents in order to assess risk and wear the correct COVID PPE.
Action
All operational personnel are to:
inspect their Level 2 gloves for wear and tear
check the fit of their gloves using the PPE Inspection and maintenance guide
complete SMS Task: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Quarterly Check.