Firefighters won’t be able to access parts of the $15 billion Metro Tunnel. Needed Equipment Not Ordered Despite Warnings from the UFU 12 Months Ago!
Firefighters say they won’t be able to access parts of the $15 billion Metro Tunnel if there are emergencies due to outdated underground breathing equipment. The state’s firefighting union says a formal warning was issued a year ago that specialist “long duration” oxygen tanks would soon reach the end of their shelf life and were […]
FRV Undermining Protected Industrial Action
Fire Rescue Victoria says it “supports” Protected Industrial Action by UFU members. But actions speak louder than emails. Across the state, Corporate, Tech and Admin members are proudly exercising their legally protected rights — putting up banners and placards on stations and fire trucks as part of the UFU’s campaign for fair pay and respect. […]
July 6 – July 13 NAIDOC Week
A time to celebrate and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2025 theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and resilience. The NAIDOC committee chose this theme […]
Stop The Tax. See you in Werribee on 13th July
The good name of Emergency Workers should not be used by Jacinta Allan to introduce a $5billion Tax on Every Victorian. Premier Allan and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes must scrap this unethical wrongful tax!
SILENT. UNITED. STRONGER.
Yesterday, UFU Corporate, Tech and Admin (CTA) members once again took powerful silent action—this time with even greater numbers and with the media watching on. At the second silent protest, UFU CTA members stood united in quiet defiance of failed leadership at Fire Rescue Victoria. Following the 90.85% Vote of No Confidence in Commissioner Gavin Freeman, […]
CONGRATULATIONS RC26!
Today we proudly welcome Recruit Course 26 into the ranks of Fire Rescue Victoria. On behalf of the United Firefighters Union Victoria Branch, we extend our warmest congratulations to each and every one of you on your graduation from the FRV Training Academy. You’ve earned your place in this proud profession, and you now stand […]
Another IT outage coming!
With IT spending more time out of action than working, at this point in time a tin can on string is more reliable for responding Firefighters to emergencies than FRVs station turnout systems. It’s no wonder Firefighters have No Confidence in FRVs leadership when they cant have confidence that they’ll be responded to protect Victorians […]
Fire Rescue Victoria turns 5 today but Vic Labor and FRV Execs have taken fire services into the Dark Ages!
Today marks 5 years since Fire Rescue Victoria was established — a reform meant to deliver stronger fire services and better protection for all Victorians. But while firefighters continue to show up, day in and day out, the promises made to them — and to the community — remain broken. No new fire stations built. […]
Kirstie Schroder – Thank You for Your Remarkable Career Servicing Firefighters and Victorians!
On behalf of UFU Victorian Branch, we extend our sincere thanks to Kirstie Schroder as she finishes her remarkable career with Fire Rescue Victoria. Kirstie has been a dedicated and longstanding advocate for Victoria’s professional firefighters, working in partnership with the UFU across decades of service to achieve real, lasting outcomes for our members and […]
Inaugural Emergency Service Workers Appreciation Round!
Members from Bendigo attended the Inaugural Emergency Service Workers Appreciation Round on Saturday held across The Bendigo Football League, Loddon Valley Football and Netball League and The North Central Football League. The round is an opportunity for the Community to thank Emergency Service Workers. It is anticipated that this will become a state wide annual […]