Effective immediately the operational use of the SEV aerial appliance FBY.112 located in South 4 is banned until safety concerns have been addressed.

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A minority of Station Commanders who hold the 118L ticket for fire safety inspections are being told by some Departmental senior managers that they must use this ticket as part of their duties as a Station Commander. Read more…

Apparently members are being encouraged to stow gas detectors on their pumps after station training has been completed. It’s the old adage “give’m an inch and they’ll take a mile”. Training in gas detectors is permitted but their installation on pumps continues to be banned.

Craig Harris

State Secretary

The Union has been asked to clarify when and where members may wear t-shirts following In-orders 2005/27, ‘Wearing uniforms and personal protective equipment’. Read more…

Inside this notice:

• Workers compensation retained
• Public holiday mishap
• Reminder – Safety Officer Checklist
• Do you ever get the feeling you are being watched…
• Video surveillance on the fire ground
• Who’s responsible for the meals
• Operational Debriefs

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