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Installation of smoke alarms

The Union has received numerous calls from members regarding the installation of smoke alarms, and whether or not members are expected and/or required to undertake this work. We draw your…

ICMS and May Day

Inside this notice: ICMS Stage 2 remains banned May Day reminder ICMS Stage 2 Remains Banned Members are again reminded that ICMS Stage 2 has not been agreed to, and…

Hazmat response and Refreshment allowance

Inside this issue: Response Protocol – 257 Stn. Hazmat Van Refreshment allowance at incidents Response Protocol – 257 Stn. Hazmat Van The Union’s officials were recently made aware of a…

2005 Awards endorsed and My resignation

Inside this notice: 2005 Awards endorsed My resignation… 2005 Awards endorsed This week’s round of meetings that concluded yesterday with the Sydney SGM saw 4 out of 5 attending members…

NSWFB 2005/2006 budget and more

Inside this notice: NSWFB 2005/2006 budget – leaner times ahead Police wage deal MSA Orion gas detectors banned Gym memberships To T-shirt or not to T-shirt? There is no question…

Training Instructors “casual”

In an attempt to standardise the current remuneration packages paid to both retained and permanent members who are used as Instructors at NSW Fire Brigades Training Centres, the Union has…

Staffing of appliance at jointly-staffed stations and more

Inside this issue: Staffing and checking of appliances at jointly-staffed stations Retained availability “not an issue” Refreshment and meals Union calendars Christmas/New Year shutdown Staffing and checking of appliances at…

Safety issue with Sabre Contour SCBA

The Union has become aware of a meeting held on the 15th March between the manufacturers of Sabre Contour Air Sets and the Department where demand valve problems with Sabre…

Christmas day recalls

The Department has approached the Union about problems in getting sufficient numbers of members making themselves available for recall on Christmas Day. The most pressing problem appears to be covering…