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4% Pay Rise For Permanent Members

February 16, 2006
The next pay rise for permanent members will take effect on and from Friday 3 March. This is the latest instalment of the 17% (cumulative) wage increases secured by the Union since 2004. 
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Banning Spare Aerial Appliance Until Further Notice

January 23, 2006
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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118l Inspections By Station Commanders

January 20, 2006
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.
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Gas Detectors

January 20, 2006
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 […]
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T-shirts

January 20, 2006
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’.
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January Update

January 6, 2006
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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