013/2020: Disposal of old FIRETROL liquid fire retardant
Check to see if you have any old liquid FIRETROL retardant on your station or in any storage areas.
Check to see if you have any old liquid FIRETROL retardant on your station or in any storage areas.
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Note that the NZTA Variation to driving hours has been renewed for another year. All ComCens and fire stations where career firefighters are based must print out a copy of the variation and produce it on demand if requested by an inspector.
Action Ensure you read the IS4 SOPb Energy storage systems procedure which describes the steps to follow when dealing with a fire or physical damage to energy storage systems (ESS) (modern storage batteries usually with a Lithium or nickel base).
Action Check all abrasive cutting/grinding discs in service or in storage and replace if past their expiry date or showing signs of damage. The expiry date is marked on the wheel and often stamped in the metal centre. It can be presented in the following way:
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ActionArea Management are to ensure that all stations with Water Dragon Ejector pumps check that the female coupling securing pin (shown in the picture below) is in place and undamaged and that the female coupling is in good working condition.
All operational personnel to read and discuss the new RD2 Operational planning documents to make sure everyone understands the new guidance for the Area Local Operational Procedure (LOP).
This instruction is a notice for all Operational personnel, especially Region Leadership Teams and Incident Management Teams, to ensure they are familiar with the process to request New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) assistance.
ActionTo read and action. SummaryThis instruction is a notice for all Operational personnel, especially Incident Management Teams (IMT), to ensure they are familiar with cordon management.
The Operational Leadership Team has banned the use of Robinson Helicopters by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
This instruction is a notice for all Operational personnel to complete the mandatory Command and Control training.