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Fire Union (@FBEU) warns of station closures by Fire and Rescue NSW #FRNSW

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Darin Sullivan in Main

Fire Union (FBEU) warns of station closures in NSW

Fire Brigade Employees' Union President, Darin Sullivan, reports that FRNSW closed fire stations during a dispute in Oct 2011. The Union also believes the NSW government will start to do this on a regular basis.

If that is the case, serious industrial action will ensue. the fire union believes this will endanger NSW residents, and will also endanger firefighters.

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Darin Sullivan

President

FIRE BRIGADE EMPLOYEES' UNION

1-7 Belmore St | Surry Hills | NSW | 2010

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Dapto Fire Stn | "C" Platoon | P 0242 611233

About Darin Sullivan (1963 Articles)

Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.