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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
UFU Members Supporting the Community
UFU Members have been busy in our community recently, showing community members over equipment and raising vital funds for charities and individuals. Walk For Wellness Members participated in Olivia Newton John’s Walk for Wellness, to support people living with cancer. All funds raised go towards wellness programs that reduce the side effects of treatment and […]
NW Victoria left without Vital Rescue Services
UFU Victoria expresses its concern that the safety of workers and the community at large in NW Vic are being placed at risk due to the sole Technical Rescue Truck in NW Vic (FS68 – Lucas) being broken down for over 3 weeks; and in its place sits a Ute with barely half the capacity […]