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Use Of Relievers
February 12, 1998It is understood by the Union that their is some confusion in Zones N1 & N2 over the proper procedures with respect to the allocation of relief duties on the Central Coast. It is both Union and Departmental policy (as […]
Portable Ladders
February 11, 1998The Department has issued two notices titled “Use of Portable Ladders” in recent days. Reference has been made to discussions being held with your Union’s officials – which is correct. This notice serves to provide members with the Union’s assessment […]
Overtime “blow Out”?
February 11, 1998The Commissioner has released a circular entitled “OVERTIME” dated February 6, 1998. In this circular, Mr MacDougall laments the growing occurrence of overtime, and the additional cost associated with same. The Union does not, at this stage, wish to take […]
Wrong Number Will Take Its Toll
January 16, 1998The Union representing the professional firefighters of NSW have responded to Eurobodalla Council’s call for people to avoid using the 000 emergency number, calling it dangerous in the extreme.
Update Of Rural Fire Service
January 9, 1998Lately, the public could be forgiven for thinking that there was only one Fire Service in this state (who do that other lot work for, and what was the name of that other Commissioner again?). The silence from Prudential Tower […]
Firefighters Slam Tink’s “get Tough” Proposal
January 7, 1998The Fire Brigade Employees Union today slammed the State Opposition proposal to stiffen penalties for people who attack firefighters as a cheap political stunt which will be bitterly opposed by NSW Firefighters.
260 Rescue – Minimum Staffing
January 5, 1998Several members have recently questioned the minimum qualified staffing required for 260’s Fire Rescue (Salvage) appliance. In 1996, the Union’s State Secretary responded to a member’s query by stating that: “The minimum is for 2 registered (SRB) operators as required […]
Travelling / Meal Allowance Increases
December 23, 1997The annual review of the meal, travelling and related allowances in the NSW Public Service Travelling Compensation Award, has resulted in an increase to the following rates in the Firefighter’s Awards:
An Open Letter To All Leading Firefighter Fbeu Members
December 16, 1997Dear Comrades, Re: Station Officers’ (Post) Promotion List You are likely now aware that the Union’s AGM held December 5 carried the following resolution:
An Open Letter To Fbeu Members In Sutherland Electorate
December 16, 1997Dear Comrade, I am writing on behalf of the FBEU to ask that you seriously consider your future as a professional firefighter when voting in this coming Saturday’s by-election. Since its election in March 1995, the Carr Labor Government has […]
Usar And The Nswfb
December 4, 19974th December, 1997 To Rescue/Bushfire Section & 1, 8, 15, 20, 36, 59, 63, 68, 75, 84, 86, 260, 503 Stns Dear Comrades, RE: USAR & THE NSWFB I have recently become aware that some members have been led to […]
1997 Annual General Meeting Agenda
December 1, 1997Trades Hall Auditorium, Goulburn Street, Sydney 1000 hours, Friday 5th December, 1997
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