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Members who have participated in the Xmas Hamper Drive and collected donations for a local charity in their area should now be forwarding on those donations to that charity. Alternatively, members can send all donations to their district station by the end of today, to allow for general collection and distribution tomorrow.

Inside this issue: Insurance for First State Super Members Department backflip rips off Recruits

“That this Newcastle meeting of FBEU members condemns the Keneally Government’s confirmation this week of the closure of Waratah Fire Station and the permanent relocation of its appliance and staff over 20 kilometres away at Toronto. The Keneally Government’s decision […]

An urgent meeting of Union members, permanent and retained, who are stationed and/or living within MN1 will be held tomorrow Wednesday 16 December 2009 at No. 260 Station, Newcastle, commencing 1100 hrs.

Inside this issue: Department attacks your qualifications - and loses Hazmat response into RFS areas - update RFSA behaves unprofessionally Superannuation: are you ripping yourself off?

With the ongoing global financial crisis, poorer Australians will be facing a particularly bleak festive season this year. These forgotten people include struggling families, veterans, pensioners and the homeless. The FBEU will again launch it’s Christmas Food Drive, but we need your help.

Inside this issue: Hazmat response into RFS areas On your bike Beds are burning Your roster or your job

Inside this issue: 2009 AGM results Notice of Union rule change PSTP qualifications update Retained members' progression and promotion Walk against Warming

Please find attached the financial statements of the FBEU for the year ended 30 June 2009 are available for members’ information.