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Standing Strong for A Properly Funded Fire Service!
Despite the gloomy weather, firefighters stood strong, rallying for a properly funded fire service! There was overwhelming public support as they took their campaign to the streets of Minister Vicki ...
$10 Million Wasted — While Fire Trucks Break Down
Fire Rescue Victoria has wasted $10 million of your Emergency Services Levy on lawyers — trying to strip firefighters of their safety, pay, and working conditions. The Allan Government is backing the attack, all ...
Working Together for a Stronger, Safer Community
We were pleased to host Western Victoria MPs Bev McArthur and Joe McCracken, along with Moorabool Councillor Jarrod Bingham, at Melton Fire Station yesterday. As an organisation, we are proud ...
On Saturday UFU members from members participated in a PAC (Political action committee) event at a local retail outlet.
Hundreds of flyers were handed out and lots of conversations were had with the community. Action like this has a huge impact politically. It leaves a real, lasting, impression on ...
This is why firefighters have NO CONFIDENCE in FRV Executive and the Allan Government to keep Victorians safe.
Almost $10million has been spent on lawyers to attack firefighters rights on safety and undermine Victorians safety. This is why firefighters have NO CONFIDENCE in FRV Executive and the Allan ...
New this Halloween: the Jacinta Allan, Vicki Ward, and Out-of-Date Fire Truck costumes.
Warning: these aren’t toys. Costumes also include: longer response times, public being out at risk and unsafe working conditions.
Westgate Tunnel Not Safe Unless Proper Testing is Completed
Why is Jacinta Allan putting the lives of Firefighters and the Community at risk? Allan Government slashes, Victoria burns. Victoria’s emergency services are unprepared for critical incidents in Melbourne’s soon-to-be-opened ...
UFU Members Out and About
Amanda, one of our UFU members sent in this photo of them and their child at a local Kinder fete, where Fire Station 13 Northcote crew had their fire truck ...
The Premier’s Great Switch-A-Roo – when the heat’s on, Allan’s gone.
Instead of facing Victoria’s firefighters, Premier Jacinta Allan has pulled a Switch-A-Roo — dodging the very people who run into danger every day. There are just 37 days until the dangerously hot summer hits, and ...
UFU Members Protest FRV Commissioner’s “Fellowship” Award
Firefighters are protesting outside tonight’s awards night where failed FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman is being “honoured” with a Fellowship by the IPAA — an award supposedly reserved for those who ...
Members Informing the Community How the Government and FRV Executive Have Created the Fire Crisis!
Firefighters have been out and about since 7am this morning at Flinders Street Station main entrance talking to the public about Victoria’s Fire Crisis.
Community Safety & Operational Training Slashed!
The Allan Government’s latest attack on Victoria’s emergency services is here — and it’s communities and firefighters who’ll pay the price.