Professional firefighters slam the Andrews Government’s 1.5 per cent wage cap in the face of the spiralling cost of living!
MEDIA RELEASEFriday, 9th March, 2023 Professional firefighters have slammed the Andrews Government’s 1.5 per cent public sector wage cap in the face of the spiralling cost of living, including ten straight interest rate rises. United Firefighters Union Victorian Branch Secretary Peter Marshall said that with massive inflation and relentless interest rate hikes, the Andrews Government […]
Andrew’s Government sells out Victorian firefighters over cancer protection!
MEDIA RELEASEJune 9, 2023 The Andrews Government has sold out Victoria’s professional firefighters by announcing that it would only add three cancers instead of eight cancers to presumptive legislation to protect professional firefighters, putting Victoria entirely out of step with the Federal Government. United Firefighters Union Victorian Branch Secretary Peter Marshall said that the announcement […]
Critical Infrastructure left at Risk!
Key Victorian energy infrastructure has been left with a significantly reduced capacity to fight fires. Power Stations at Loy Yang and Yallourn are both serviced by Fire Rescue Victoria. FRV’s Morwell Fire Station has one of its four Pumpers in the La Trobe Valley area out of commission. Efforts are being made desperately by on-duty […]
UFU Union Stalwart Australian of the Year Finalist
(Mick) Tisbury AFSM, long term servant of our Union is one of four Victorian finalists for Australian of the Year. Mick has been nominated for his ground-breaking work to protect firefighters from harmful per-fluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Mick’s work for our Union and influence has been pivotal to change not just here in Australia, […]
LOCAL SHEPPARTON FIREFIGHTER LAUNCHES FIRST EVER ‘REVERSEMOVEMBER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MEN’S HEALTH
MEDIA RELEASENovember 2023 With the arrival of November, warmer weather and Christmas carols on repeat at the local shoppingcentre, so arrives ‘Movember’, the month-long charity event aimed at raising funds to improve men’smental health and battle prostate and testicular cancer. But while men across Australia will be growing their outrageous moustaches, in the very first […]
Member’s Rally 19th October 2023!
On behalf of your President and Branch Committee of Management, weextend our deepest appreciation to all UFU Members and Professional Career Firefighters and their families (and canine friends!) who attended the UFU Rally on Thursday the 19th October 2023. Your attendance demonstrated dedication and commitment to the cause of firefighter and community safety. We had members […]
Member solidarity in full display!
An open letter to members from the Branch Secretary & Branch President on behalf of BCOM UFU Members, On behalf of your President and Branch Committee of Management, I extend our deepest appreciation to all UFU Members and Professional Career Firefighters and their families (and canine friends!) who attended the UFU Rally today. Your attendance […]
Save The Service That Saves You!
UFU Victoria Members and their families took their campaign for a properly funded and resourced Fire Service to the steps of Parliament today. Currently in Victoria there are 59 FRV frontline trucks that are over 15 years old, contravening safety guidelines. These trucks are rusted, leak and have serious maintenance issues that impact on the […]
Another Pumper Out of Action
Broadmeadows has been left under prepared for the coming Fire season with Station 5’s Pumper Tanker being out of action. Usually Fire Station 5, Broadmeadows, will have a Pumper Tanker, but the replacement is only a Pumper. A Pumper operates with 60% less water capacity compared to a Pumper Tanker. Unlike a Pumper Tanker which […]
Shocktober Restart A Heart
Restart A Heart Day on 16 October is part of the Shocktober campaign and is a global initiative to raise awareness and educate our community about learning CPR and how to use an AED. UFU Delegate Samuel Watterson recently organised a reunion with paramedics and firefighters who saved the life of Dave Owen as part […]