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 […]
Mick Hughes’ pancreatic cancer was only recognised as job-related after a WorkCover review process. Now his widow Heather has been denied a dependency claim when it’s needed most!
Mick Hughes’ pancreatic cancer was only recognised as job-related after a WorkCover review process. Now his widow Heather has been denied a dependency claim when it’s needed most. In other states, this type of cancer is automatically covered. But in Victoria, firefighters are forced to fight for every claim. The UFU has been sounding the […]
Big thanks to Ellen Sandell MP for joining our members at the Fire Ops 101 program this week!
Big thanks to Ellen Sandell MP for joining our members at the Fire Ops 101 program this week and taking the time to understand the work our firefighters do on the ground. From turning out to emergencies to standing up for cancer presumptive rights and safer trucks, your continued support has made a real difference […]
UFU Delegates from all corners of the state come together
UFU Delegates from all corners of the state came together this week for a high-value one-day conference held at the iconic Victorian Trades Hall. The day was packed with valuable updates, open discussion, and the kind of solidarity that drives our movement forward. Delegates left informed, energised, and ready to bring crucial info back to members […]
Kat Dunnell with Tony McManus 3AW 24/6/2025
Kat Dunell, Acting Fire Station Officer at Fire Ops 101 and active UFU Member joined Tony McManus on Australia Overnight to discuss the Fire Ops program that Tony will be attending on Thursday. Hope he doesn’t forget his change of underwear!
UFU Members Heading to the Inaugural Emergency Services Appreciation Round this weekend
Bendigo Football League, Loddon Valley Football and Netball League and The North Central Football League will be hosting The Inaugural Emergency Services Appreciation Round this weekend. If your around, head down to one of the Home Games and enjoy the day. UFU Members from Bendigo Fire Station will be heading to the Queen Elizabeth Oval, […]
Solidarity in Action – Thank You to Our UFU Corporate Staff!
Today’s action at the recruit course graduation sent a powerful and united message to the Fire Rescue Commissioner and his Executive Leadership Team: UFU members—across all areas of FRV—are fed up with being ignored, disrespected, and taken for granted. We want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to our UFU corporate staff members […]
2 out of 3 fire trucks in Bendigo out of action!
Last night in Bendigo, a frontline FRV fire truck failed during a fire attack — its water pump gave out mid-incident. Yesterday, Bendigo’s ladder platform broke down — a truck that’s 6 years past its service life. That’s 2 out of 3 fire trucks in Bendigo out of action. Things are so bad that a […]
Royal Commission Outcome for Bendigo Station 2016 – Labor Government delivers? Answer Crickets!
In 2016 Bendigo was promised a Renovated Fire Station as part of the Black Saturday Royal Commission Recommendations. Firefighters and the Community in Jacinta Allan’s own electorate are being left at risk as they continue to wait for the upgrade 9 years down the track!