013/2017: Interim Command and Control Policy M1 POP
All operational personnel must read and follow this policy when responding to fires and designated emergencies across boundaries.
Notices
012/2017: Multiple Incident Procedure
This procedure describes the actions required during periods of high call volumes.
011/2017: Facial hair and respiratory protection equipment
The facial hair provisions relating to the use of respiratory protection equipment have been reviewed and updated.
010/2017: Moratorium on Foam Stock and Foam Equipment
There is international discussion regarding foam equipment and the use of foam for firefighting. National Operations have been assessing international standards and best practice on the use of foam as a firefighting medium. This work will continue particularly with firefighting foam concentrates that are known to contain products of persistence including PFOS, PFAS and PFOA. Until further notice the purchase of (or accepting) any foam solution or foam equipment will stop as from the date of this notice.
009/2017: Removal of neckstraps on BA masks
The neckstraps supplied with the BA masks are to be removed. The mask is to be carried in the mask bags provided with the introduction of the Draeger BA sets. The mask bag is to be secured to the BA set using the Velcro strap provided and by the use of a carabiner. Neckstraps are also to be removed from the masks supplied for use with APRs.
008/2017: Payment OF PCA Allowance
This Notice confirms the details for payment of the 2017 Physical Competency Assessment (PCA) payment for eligible staff. Payment is planned for 21 June 2017 for fortnightly paid staff and 20 June 2017 for monthly paid staff.
007/2017: Line Rescue MPD Inspection Notice
CMC Rescue have issued an inspection notice for the MPD devices in our Level 2, Level 3 and USAR line rescue kits. They require all MPDs to be inspected before and after use for loose cover plate cap screws. Any devices found with loose screws should be removed from operational use and returned for servicing
006/2017: Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS)
Only personnel who have completed a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved operators (Wings) course, and are an approved and registered NZFS operator are permitted to operate RPASs on behalf of the NZFS.
005/2017: H4-2 Pyrotechnic policy
The introduction of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996, and Subsequent Hazardous Substances (classes 1 to 5 controls) regulations 2001 make it mandatory for people conducting pyrotechnic displays to obtain written approval.
004/2017: Thin-walled Couplings (male instantaneous hose couplings)
Action
Volunteer Support Officers, hose and waterway maintenance personnel, and career operational officers to identify all thin-walled couplings and immediately remove from service in accordance with the priority outlined. Area Managers to ensure all thin-walled couplings are identified, removed from service, and disabled so they cannot be used again.