036/2018: National Communication Centre Upgrade
The Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is going to be upgraded. Ensure all personnel are aware of the procedure to follow.
The Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system is going to be upgraded. Ensure all personnel are aware of the procedure to follow.
Read this update on LUXFER BA cylinders. This is a Reminder of the current requirements for LUXFER 9 litre composite cylinders.
The energy storage systems industry is relatively new. The industry is characterised by larger size batteries with lithium or nickel based contents. Read this National Notice and the energy storage systems procedure for working around batteries.
All personnel are to complete the electricity and working safely around water modules in Learning Station, and record the Operational Requirements/Knowledge tasks in the new section of SMS Operational Skills Maintenance (OSM) or complete the OSM record form, to show that the training has been done.
The Communication Centres are preparing for a significant system upgrade. To prepare for that upgrade, testing of all Fire and Emergency New Zealand ComCen interfaces must be carried out ahead of time. All operational personnel must carry their allocated pagers for turnout.
The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union has alleged that money is being diverted from frontline rescue firefighting equipment to fund the integration process. This statement is incorrect.
As medical co-responders, firefighters require the training to carry out their medical response role and can work with the equipment on Fire and Emergency appliances. Training provided by St John exceeds that provided on public or workplace first aid courses, because firefighters are responding as medical responders
Change to driving hours.
This year we will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period. You will be required to take annual leave during this time, unless you are rostered operational staff
This notice is replaced by an update, in National Notice 035/2018 dated 28 September 2018.