Station in Minister Symes electorate required to take drastic measures!
Station in Minister Symes electorate required to take drastic measures to cover for lack of appliances across Victoria. @JaclynSymes #firecrisis#frv#Firetruck#springst
Critical Appliance offline in Shepparton as temperatures rise!
Shepparton is currently down one Pumper leaving the local community and firefighters at risk. With no spare Pumpers available, moving a Pumper from Craigieburn is the only solution. As temperatures reach their peak, it is an unfortunate position for the community to be in with such an elevated fire risk today. It is a situation […]
Lucas Appliance Foam Fail!
A Pumper at Lucas had its on-board foam pump fail yesterday, with spare parts at least a month away. Unfortunately, a portable transfer pump supplied to assist has been taken offline due to OHS risks. With no spares Pumpers for Division B stations across Victoria, Lucas will be relying on a time costly manner to […]
UFU Trial Against Jaclyn Symes Begins
Condolences
UFU Vic extends their condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the CFA Volunteer who tragically passed away while in attendance at an incident today in Portland. Our thoughts are also with the FRV, CFA, & AV crews who administered medical assistance.
Rowville Appliance falling apart:
Rowville is currently being a serviced by an appliance that is simply falling apart. Some of the faults associated with the appliance include: • Burnover Protection Sprays dribbling water, not spraying – Cab O/S & N/S rear window protection sprays. • Driver Seatbelt fraying. • Airbag suspension dash warning light is active, truck is not […]
Freeman and the #failarmy
Commissioner Freeman hired a PR firm to “improve his image” after a strong vote of no confidence by firefighters recently. One of the moves was to show up to the vehicle workshops in hi vis, taking photos in front of trucks. The problem, the vehicle he’s posed in front of was removed from service in […]
As Temperatures rise, Victoria is without any spare Pumpers
Eastern Hill attempted to secure a spare Pumper Tanker this morning, as their dedicated appliance has been offline for a month, waiting on parts. The crew picked up an older Mk4 Pumper Tanker, however it has been taken offline due to an inability to use the emergency stop button to cease pumping operations. Eastern Hills […]
An Open Letter to Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman
Our Members Serving The Community!
Our members attend road crashes and other technical rescues everyday. They are highly trained to use tools and equipment such as the ‘jaws of life’. This equipment is used in complex transport, industrial or domestic incidents and rescues. #firecrisisvictoria#FireCrisis#melbourne#springst#firetruck