Fire and Emergency New Zealand is taking government led advice on the “Covid-19” virus and applying it to daily operations. Here is a summary of decisions made to date, and actions taken, including what you need to do.
Physical Competency Assessments (PCAs) are due again.
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.
Expressions of interest are sought for the Te Hiku Region Women's Advisory Network (RWAN) Committee.
Recent Area 4 staff promoted to Station Officer are:
Transferee
Station
Mike Silverman
St Heliers Red
Hayden Edwards
Area Reliever
Warren Samuels
Auckland City Brown
Ivan Millan
West Harbour
Russell Kinzett
Glen Eden
Internal transfers resulting from Notice R1-008-2020 utilizing the station preference procedure are:
Transferee
New Station
Phil Larcombe
Mt Wellington Brown
Mike Candy
Mt Roskill Green
Richard Johnson
Auckland City Green
Anthony Pauga
Auckland City Red
Naz Bradshaw
Auckland City Brown
Jamie Piggins
Grey Lynn…
Below is a thank you note from Ewen & Angela McRae
Area 3 transfer decisions.
While the drought in Te Hiku region continues, the recent scattered rainfall has allowed us to remove the second alarm response. The Fire Fuel moisture content (FFMC) has lowered so fire ignition should be less and slower in speed. However, it is still a Prohibited Fire Season.
Expressions of Interest from Career staff across areas 3,4 & 5 of Region Te Hiku to fill the vacant seconded position in Fire Risk Management.
Applications are sought from suitably qualified personnel for a 12-month firefighter(s) secondment opportunity based at Whangarei Fire Station (Area 2 Te Hiku) starting in March 2020.
Due to operational requirements preference will be given to firefighters who are able to demonstrate that they:
are Grade 1 driver qualified.
RESCHEDULE - PCA NEW DATES
As per National Notice 005/2020(external link)
Please see the time table (below) for the PCA practice runs to be held at Papatoetoe Fire Station. All Officers are to liaise with their SSO as some days may need changing to accommodate other training.
