Firefighter Training Facility at 121# of Capacity
Fire Rescue Victoria have told the State Labor Government that its training facility is operating beyond capacity. Yet due to funding cuts, courses are being cut, under-funded and under resourced.
Retired Members Division 2023 Xmas Lunch
On the 11th of November the Retired Members Division held their annual Xmas Party. Held at the Sofitel it was a wonderful occasion enjoyed by all who attended. Testament to the day was a member’s quote “Fabulous, Day, Fabulous Venue, Fabulous People” Thanks to the UFU and RMD committee who assisted on the day/and or […]
Harmonized SO Course Graduation
Congratulations to our 24 new Station Officers who will graduate today following their 15 week course. This is the first batch of Graduates completing the harmonised course following a UFU initiative. Graduates completed the course following an initial exam, panel interview and a command and control drill. It is a significant achievement in their careers […]
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 […]