A s.394 (Unfair dismissal) claim by Paul Baird against Airservices Australia has failed. Baird was employed as a leading fire fighter at Melbourne Airport. As part of his duties he is rostered to work in the Fire Control Centre. The core function of fire fighters in the FCC is to monitor aircraft, monitors and alarm systems. In addition there are a significant number of other tasks required. Whilst on duty in the FCC, Mr Baird videoed himself simulating playing Launchpad. Launchpad is an electronic device used to produce electronic music. He drew a simulation of the keys on a folder and used the FCC Room computer to play a piece of music. He then simulated playing the Launchpad in time with the music with one hand and videoed the simulation with the other hand. Whilst he was doing this a fire alarm sounded and he said “oh fuck ships burning down” and then “safe”. He then returned to the simulation.
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