Firefighter Transfer applications sought Nationally for positions in
Region 1, Area 4, Auckland City Fire Area
Region 1, Area 3, Waitemata (including Yellow Watch)
Apply on the Firefighter Application for Transfer From [DOTX, 105 KB]
and email application to ACFA_Personnel@fireandemergency. nz.
Applications are also invited from existing North-West Auckland Fire District Officers for the following vacancy.
Physical Competency Assessment
The physical competency assessment is due again in 2018 for all career operational personnel. Please find attached two schedules for all career operational personnel in the Waitemata Fire Area. The first schedule is for the practice days, and the second schedule is the actual PCA days.
Working Safely Around Water Kits and Helmets Update
Action
Send your Water Safety helmets to your Area Office for testing - Tag all helmets with a defect label with Station name before sending.
Last year due to an identified workplace hazard all waterway equipment was inspected to ensure that those remaining in use did not have thin wall couplings (TWC). Those couplings found to be thin walled were collected and destroyed.
Notice is given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a change of fire season is declared from 8am, Monday 12 March 2018 in the following area(s) until revoked or amended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand:
Auckland Rural Mainland is…
It is with sadness that the Counties Manukau Fire Area advise of the passing of ex-Chief Fire Officer and current Operational Support member Ronald (Ron) Leonard of the Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Kia Ora
Following an investigation into an incident in Area 2 (Whangarei-Kaipara) the following safety consideration should be followed –
To ensure the safety of our people, where possible, staff should have two personnel present on cordons.
PCA announcement
Physical Competency Assessments (PCAs) are due again and are required to be completed by 30th June.
On behalf of Sulu Devoe and Brett Goodhue of the Professional Firefighters Union Auckland Local executive and Area 4 executive we ask that you attend a practice at Balmoral Fire Station.
