THE AGE REPORTS: “What happened to us in West Footscray? Firefighters call for answers after toxic fire”
This report is extensive and describes the event – particularly the first 48 hours – and the aftermath in great detail. The Union is aware that reliving this experience can be difficult for many members.
World Homeless Day 2019
UFU members and career firefighters show support for the Salvos On Thursday 10 October, on World Homeless Day, approximately 40 off-duty UFU members (and two spouses!) as well as several on-duty crews attended the UFU Soup Kitchen and BBQ Stand to raise awareness about the growing homelessness crisis in Melbourne and to highlight the important […]
UFU returns to the world stage
On 4 October 2019, the UN Expert Committee passed a resolution in the form of a recommendation to the next Stockholm Convention for a global ban of PFHxS without exemptions.
Secretary responds to reports of investigation, calls for media to stop vilifying career firefighters
UFU Branch Secretary Peter Marshall responded to reports of an IBAC investigation on 3AW Drive. Click HERE for the audio prior to the interview and click HERE for the interview.
New UFU retirement function model
The UFU will be trialling a new retirement model as of 1 July 2019. The first UFU Retirement Awards night will be held in March 2020 for all members who retired from 1 July 2019 – 31 December 2019. As members may be aware, there have been a significant number of member retirements and retirement […]
UFU Media Release: UFU welcomes Andrews Gov’s announcement of jail time, $6.4m fines for illegal dumpers
Today’s announcement has been welcomed by Victoria’s career firefighters, as it is a further step by the Andrews Government to protect career firefighters from the illegal activities of toxic waste dumpers.
UFU continues to make big impact at United Nations
This is the first time that uniformed personnel, or professional career firefighters, have been represented at the Stockholm Convention.
A historical day for UFU on world stage
The UFU is calling for a worldwide ban on the use of PFAS in firefighting foams.
A touching Walk to Remember: UFU support for Compassionate Friends Victoria
This is the third year that the UFU has been involved in this very worthy cause and we are honoured to have once again played a part on the day.
UFU Annual Family Picnic another great success!
The weather was most certainly on our side on Sunday as over 1000 people filled part of Moonee Valley Racecourse over the course of the day to celebrate the UFU Annual Picnic.