ire Rescue Victoria has shared its 2026 “vision” — glossy images of smiling faces and firefighters at work.
But behind the PR is a harsher reality: out-of-date fire trucks, equipment failures putting lives at risk in the Metro and West Gate tunnels, and ongoing attacks on firefighters’ and corporate staff working conditions.
In 2026, the UFU will fight harder than ever — for Victorians’ safety, for the fire service the community deserves, and for firefighters and corporate staff to be respected.
