Media Release – All Sydney Fire Stations Open Today
September 11, 2013
Every fire station in Sydney is fully staffed and operational today, in a welcome response to the challenges posed by yesterday’s bushfire emergency that took hold as budget cuts saw five fire stations temporarily closed.
On the twelfth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Centre, Australian firefighters have honoured the ultimate sacrifice made by the 412 emergency workers killed when the twin towers collapsed.
Media Release – Fire Stations Closed As Sydney Burns
September 10, 2013
NSW Government budget cuts have meant that when today’s bushfire emergency hit, five Sydney fire stations were closed, and resources had already been diverted from four others….
Holmesville 10/14 dispute – update #1
Retained Award negotiations – update #3
Voting Liberal on 7 September?
A new Drug and Alcohol Protocol? Update #5
In this issue:
Defence of the 10/14 to start with Holmesville
Retained Award negotiations update #2
Commissioner’s Orders shrinking, except in name
Officer promotions update #4
SASS and SSS retirement planning seminar
O’Farrell cuts public sector wages update #3
Officer promotions update #3
Freedom of information is a wonderful thing #3
Disciplinary regs IRC decision
Media Release – Fire Station Closed During Caltex Incident
July 12, 2013
Botany Fire Station, which is just three kilometres from the Caltex terminal, was closed when a major fuel leak occurred early this morning, the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union has revealed.
