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10 years of Neglect of the Fire Services by the Labor Government. Enough is Enough!
Why is Jacinta Allan, Vicky Ward and Jaclyn Symes putting the safety of Firefighters and the Community last.
Burning Anger in Bendigo
Hundreds of firefighters rallied in Jacinta Allen’s hometown of Bendigo with a clear message for the Premier: enough is enough. Firefighters are waging a battle over pay and conditions, and ...
Firefighters Turn Up the Heat on the Allen Government To Say Enough is Enough!
Firefighters are turning up the heat, hundreds of CFA volunteers rolled into Bendigo calling for one thing — fairness for the community. As seen on Nine News, truck after truck ...
Its way past the time to replace the government with one that wants the community safe and a proper fire service!
Over 500 fire truck breakdowns were recorded across Victoria in just one year.Victoria’s fire truck fleet is failing. By the end of 2025, two out of three trucks will be overdue for ...
Never Forget September 11 2001
Today, the UFU Victorian Branch pauses to honour the Firefighters and IAFF members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 — and those who have since passed from illnesses ...
Memories from Fire Ops 101 – One Year On
Twelve months ago, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) hosted a special edition of Fire Ops 101, which brought together leaders in cancer research and advocacy for a unique day of learning and ...
Shout of Thanks to Nick McGowan MP
Last Friday night, Nick McGowan MP swapped the suit for turnout gear and joined the crew at Fire Station 38 South Melbourne for a full night shift. Nick has already participated ...
A UFUPAC Test Post
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HAPPY FATHERS DAY!
Today we honour all the incredible fathers who balance the demands of family and the fire service. Your strength, dedication, and commitment inspire us every day — on the frontlines, ...
Nick McGowan MP: A Thank You to Our Firefighters
Down at Walker Park, Nick McGowan MP takes a moment to send a massive thank you to FS38 and FS35, the UFU Vic – Pete, Laura, and Cara – and ...
VICKI WARD and the ALLAN Government, they are once again trying to strip away firefighters’ hard-won conditions — starting with income protection.
90.85% of Firefighters and FRV corporate & technical staff voted NO CONFIDENCE in FRV Commissioner GAVIN FREEMAN, Deputy Secretary TONY MATTHEWS, and Acting Executive Director TOM McPHERSON. Why? Because, backed ...
We Need Action, Not Words!
Today, while Commissioner Gavin Freeman was busy hosting the 2025 International Fire Service Leaders Roadshow, Victorian firefighters were reminded just how far his leadership has failed. Unlike fire chiefs from ...