Say no to the new tax and fire services cuts!
UFU Mildura Delegate Luke Alexander joined local MP Jade Benham on her podcast this week, where he spoke about the massive hike in the proposed Victorian Emergency Services Levy — amongst other key issues facing firefighters and our communities. Click play below to hear a few powerful moments from the interview.To hear the full episode, […]
UFU Expresses Deep Appreciation to Adam Bandt!
UFU thanks Adam for his advocacy and support.
Firefighters aren’t alone, farmers and everyday Victorians are furious about this new tax!
Firefighters aren’t alone, farmers and everyday Victorians are furious about this new tax. This isn’t reform, it’s a cash grab to plug their leaking budget and we’re all paying the price!
ALS Awareness Month
Did you know that military veterans and #firefighters are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS? This #ALSAwarenessMonth, we’re raising awareness and supporting research to help find answers – and a cure. Explore the Muscular Dystrophy Association‘s network of Care Centers, which offer specialized support for those living with ALS http://www.mda.org/filltheboot/iaff/als-resources
May 4th is International Firefighters Day
We’d like to acknowledge the work firefighters do every day, not only at emergencies but in the community, and behind the scenes. We also recognise the families, friends, and colleagues who support them. From the UFU Victorian Branch, thank you.
Ladder Platforms still MIA as Freeman lives it up on Myrtle Beach
s Victoria continues to experience its latest round of Truck breakdowns, leaving the community at risk, FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman has been busy working through his Myrtle Beach Conference Agenda. A Pre- Conference Golf Event was held overnight, Australian time, followed by an Opening Ceremony Dinner and a round of ‘Hospitality’. Victorians are quite right […]
In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2025 , we recognise the service of Firefighters in our ranks
Scott Burns – Leading Firefighter Shepparton Medic, Operation Habitat, Australia’s contribution to the multinational response known as Operation Provide Comfort, 1991. Unit 2 FD AMB Operation Habitat – Humanitarian aid to the Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq. Following the Gulf War in 1991, up to four million people became refugees when the Iraqi army moved […]
Community Town Hall Meetings continue exposing Jacinta Allan’s Great Big New Tax and legislated CUTS to our Fire Service!
Pakenham Town Hall – Informing the community the truth of the disgraceful reality of the underhanded actions of the Jacinta Allan and Jaclyn Symes lead tax legislation that will affect every Victorian, yet at the same time seek to legislate FUNDING CUTS to our Fire Services.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
On Friday 25 April, Anzac Day, Australians reflect on the sacrifice of everyone who has served our country in war, and to recognise all current and former members of our Defence Force Anzac Day holds particular significance among the ranks for Firefighters stationed at Mildura FS (72). More than 10 personnel who served with the […]
The Good Friday Appeal is on!
UFU members from Fire Station 01 Eastern Hill (Melbourne CBD) have organised to be out collecting on the corner outside the fire station between emergencies. If you’re in the area, give them a wave—or better yet, a donation! Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting the incredible work of the Royal Children’s Hospital. If you […]