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Relieving Bans to be lifted at (not before) 0800 Monday. The dispute over the Department’s decision to sack a firefighter under 12(1)b of the Regulations (the “no longer suitable” provision), that has been the cause of this week’s relieving bans, […]

Inside this issue: Relieving bans remain in force Attendance management interviews - beware Senior Officers (Un)reasonable hours campaign

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