Update on current IRC dispute The Union went before the IRC today over the directive that was issued yesterday by FRNSW and the Code Red we issued last night. It has come to our attention that there are some minor […]

FRNSW ignores IRC agreement Members would be aware that FRNSW have refused to put in writing what a “Risk based” approach means or what the actions of management will be if the 2019/20 In-Order is enacted. To date, all that […]

This week has seen over 500 members attend Annual and Special General Meetings held all around the state with the final meeting held at 97 Stn Huntingwood this morning.  It was great to listen to the discussion and debates raised […]

2019 AGM & SGM Meeting Details Members are encouraged to attend one the meetings listed below for the upcoming Annual and Special General meetings. The agendas are on the FBEU website. It has only today come to our attention that […]

Special General Meetings called Special General Meetings have been called to run straight after the already scheduled Annual general meeting next week. To be clear, at each location an AGM is held, that meeting will be closed and the SGM […]

Meeting details SITREP 23 gave notice of the Union’s 109thAnnual General Meeting to be held commencing next week. The AGM’s agenda can also be found in the online version of this notice. The meetings confirmed to date are as set […]

Award Discussions Commence Tamworth Australasian Firefighter Championships and Visits in Western NSW and City Award Discussions Commence As reported in SitRep 24 the first Award discussion was held last week. The Department has put forward a number of ideas for […]

Dispute currently before the Industrial Relations Commission Our organising team out and about Last chance: Conferences  Dispute currently before the Industrial Relations Commission On Wednesday FRNSW published In-Order 19/20, which rescinded In-Order 08/22. See SitRep 24/2019. The Union lodged a […]

It’s on: Budget Cuts Bite as Department Bends and the Bush Burns. Earlier today, as professional firefighters join volunteers assessing the impact of the fires which are devastating towns and communities in northern NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW rescinded In Order […]