Another Fire in Clyde North near ‘Ghost Station’
Another Fire has occurred in Clyde North, only a 5km drive from the land where a FRV fire station, due to be finished construction in 2023, sits empty. As previously reported, the State Government and FRV announced in 2021 that the residents of Clyde North would have a new fully staffed station by mid to […]
Hack Attack Sparked Months of Delays for Firefighters!
The Age 5/4/2024 – A cyberattack that hobbled the fire service’s dispatch system hampered crews rushing to burning buildings and forced them to use a manual back-up scheme for eight months. “The use of pagers, mobile phones and radios increased the time it took firefighters to turn out from the station,” a briefing document prepared […]
COST OF LIVING CRISIS!
How are firefighters’ wages tracking in the current economic climate? The cost of everything has been rising in recent years, and we are all aware that we have not received a wage increase to keep pace. A recent report by Metropo indicated that a person living in Melbourne needs a minimum salary of $110,000 per […]
Out of Date Trucks are a hazard to Firefighters!
Not good enough Minister Jaclyn Symes! A Firefighter at Richmond yesterday nearly suffered a heavy fall upon entering an 18 year old Truck, where the grab handle snapped due to metal fatigue. Thankfully the Firefighter was able to regain his balance. Unfortunately it is another example of the hazard Victoria’s aged and not fit for […]
Les Twentyman – OAM – Rest in Peace!
The United Firefighters Union, Victorian Branch, expresses its condolences following hearing of the passing of Les Twentyman OAM. A prominent youth outreach worker and community activist, Les will always be remembered as a champion of the working class in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The UFU Victorian Branch and its membership has proudly worked along […]
Wishing all UFU Members, their families and the Community a Happy Easter
For those off, we hope you have a fun and safe long weekend For those working over this long weekend, THANK YOU for keeping our community safe.
Supporting the Rafiki Yanga Charity
It’s wonderful to hear about Jack Sullivan’s involvement in supporting the community through his charity Rafiki Yangu and organizing such a positive experience for local children at fire station 53 in Sunbury. This initiative not only fosters a spirit of community engagement but also helps build positive relationships between firefighters and the community, especially with […]
Thank You UFU Members – For Your Amazing Work for the Emergency Services Charity
Climbing mountains side by side in 2024 In 2022 emergency service workers trekked Side-by-Side along the notorious and historically significant Kokoda Track to raise awareness of the need to support the mental health and wellbeing of Victoria’s emergency service workers. The Kokoda Trek raised more than $30,000 for the Emergency Services Foundation. In 2023, Tony’s […]
Firefighters Frustrated With Frequency of Equipment Breakdowns!
$100 million for a race so the Rich Can Eat Caviar receives better Fire Readiness treatment than the Community!
The GP Corporation has received two trucks that are only 3 and 5 years old to look after the rich elite. Meanwhile, Brooklyn, Alton, Derrimut, St Albans and Taylor’s Lakes will have to fend off emergencies with appliances that are 16, 20, 20 , 22 and 20 years old respectively.