Ballarat without critical Rescue Service!
On 27 November FRV asked for an inspection of the dedicated Ladder Platform stationed at Ballarat. On 19 December its compliance plate became invalid and today it was taken off line due to safety concerns and it being non compliant. This leaves Victoria’s Western Region from Bacchus Marsh to the SA Border without an appliance […]
Minimum Safe Staffing Levels Save Lives!
Friday 23rd December 2023 Firefighters attended a structure fire in Port Melbourne, where there was a female trapped inside with significant fire and smoke issuing. Having an effective amount of fire fighters on scene quickly resulted in crews being able to rescue the trapped women and get her out alive. Crews from multiple stations attended, […]
AERIAL FIREFIGHTING ANNOUNCEMENT A DIVERSION OF VITALRESOURCES AND A ‘SLAP IN THE FACE’ FOR PROFESSIONALFIREFIGHTERS STRUGGLING WITH BROKEN TRUCKS
MEDIA RELEASETuesday, December 25, 2023 The Allan Government’s announcement that it would invest millions in aerial firefighting resources rather than fix or replace broken down fire trucks is a diversion of vital resources and a ‘slap in the face’ for professional firefighters and the local communities they seek to protect. United Firefighters Union Victorian Branch […]
Thank You to the UFU Members 1st Responders!
Thanks to all the UFU 1st Responders who will spend Xmas day keeping the community safe!.
UFU Royal Childrens Hospital Xmas Day 95 Years of Tradition Continues
UFU members escorted Santa for the 95th year to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) on Christmas morning. And he didn’t disappoint. Around 150 patients were thrilled to hear Santa’s “Ho Ho Ho” as he delivered presents. For some, it was their first ever visit from the man in the red suit. The tradition began at […]
Dandenong Factory Fire Demonstrates the Urgent Need to Upgrade the Fire Rescue Victoria Fleet!
MEDIA RELEASEDecember 2023 A massive Dandenong factory fire that killed one worker and injured four people, including two firefighters, has demonstrated the urgent need to upgrade Fire Rescue Victoria’s (FRV) outdated fleet of firefighting appliances. A key firefighting appliance, a 20-year-old ultra-large pumper specifically requested to produce firefighting foam to manage the incident, malfunctioned, producing […]
SHEPPARTON MEMBERS SUPPORTING FAMILY CARE!
Shepparton Members have teamed up with Family Care in Shepparton to contribute to their 2023 Christmas Appeal. Gifts and donations will go to families in the Goulburn Valley. Great Effort.
The Giving Continues
UFU from Morwell members purchased food and gifts to donate to The Gathering Place in Morwell. The gathering place provides great support for local indigenous and disadvantaged members of our community. Great work! #morwell#christmas#giving
Les Twentyman Foundation Toy Drive
There were smiles all round as thousands of toys and gifts were handed out to kids in the Western Suburbs this morning, following another successful UFU members toy drive. The UFU would like to thank member and their families for the many wonderful gifts donated and the generous efforts by all involved.
State Government’s attempts to strip safety conditions from Professional Firefighters!
Standing room only at the Fair Work Commission hearing into Fire Rescue Victoria and the State Government’s attempts to strip safety conditions from Professional Firefighters.