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Late this afternoon while the nation at large was watching the Melbourne Cup, the Professional Standards and Conduct Officer crept out, without notice, to hand deliver a letter from Commissioner Mullins notifying our member of his immediate termination. The Commissioner has sacked the member not due to disciplinary breaches, but because he is “no longer a suitable person to perform the functions of a firefighter.”

Please find attached for members’ information the financial report of the FBEU for the year ended 30 June 2010. The 2009-2010 accounts were prepared by independent auditors A.J. Williams and Co. and adopted today by the State Committee of Management as a true and fair view of the financial affairs of the Union as at 30 June 2010.

Inside this issue E&T Restructure update HR Restructure Drug and Alcohol Testing Safety Bulletin - SOs checking SCBAs

Inside this issue: Centenary event a huge success E&T restructure still not finalised NSW Government sees the OHS light Additional gazetted holiday bonanza, Part 2 London comrades on strike

Inside this issue: Extra permanent jobs now in place 2010 Recruitment campaign #1 - off to a limping start 2010 Recruitment campaign #2 - Dept forced to consult on MR quals Workplace Standards - new name but same approach SES and NSWFB - a perfect match? FBEU Centenary – PPE transport arrangements FBEU Centenary – RSVP now

Inside this issue: Result of September SGM LSV 1 - Outduties LSV 2 - Station appliances not to be used in lieu LSV 3 - Safety not to be compromised Pre-entry test entitlements Centenary reminder

Inside this issue: Country Inspectors dispute - update FBEU Centenary - RSVPs now due New D&D website up and running

Further to the special general meeting notice issued last week, please see below the Sub-branch meeting times and arrangements for holding Country/Retained Sub-branch meetings.

Inside this issue: GREAT moves to the IRC LSV's - is the sky really falling? Union Centenary and AGM on 21 October