037/2019: Fireworks
Report all firework-related fires to ComCen and enter advice/education activity in SMS. Identify sales locations of fireworks to help keep firefighters safe and educate retailers.
Notices
R1-109/2019: Area 3 Waitemata - False Alarms
OICs are reminded about the need for proper reporting of unwanted alarms.
036/2019: Welded Standpipe Barrels
Check all standpipes. If any are found to have welded barrels they are to be removed immediately from service and the Region Equipment Coordinator is to be contacted for a replacement.
R1-108/2019: Thank You from Region Manager
Kia ora koutou, I want to acknowledge and thank you for your efforts during the SkyCity Convention Centre fire.
R1-107/2019: Rugby League - free tickets for staff
The NZ Rugby League, the International Rugby League and Rugby Football League are offering all staff of Fire and Emergency NZ free entry to the triple header taking place on Saturday 2 November at Eden Park.
R1-106/2019: Area 3 Waitemata Area 4 Auckland City Area 5 Counties-Manukau - New Zealand International Convention Centre (ICC) Debrief
Due to the significant nature and extended duration of the ICC Incident a two stage debrief process is being implemented.
035/2019: Fire and Emergency New Zealand – responding to purple calls
Note that, while Fire and Emergency is working with St John, Wellington Free Ambulance, the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union (NZPFU), and other representative associations on agreed arrangements for responding to non-purple medical emergencies, co-response brigades will only respond to purple medical emergencies.
034/2019: Asbestos Management and Control Policy
Note that Fire and Emergency has published the Asbestos Management and Control Policy and an associated Organisation-wide Asbestos Management Plan.