WEST GATE TUNNEL SAFETY MESSAGE
Victorian firefighters are being ignored by the Allan Government creating critical safety issues with the WestGate Tunnel. Emergency services have not been given the opportunity to complete the full safety training required to respond to an incident inside the tunnel. They also still lack the specialised equipment — including radios that actually work inside the tunnel — […]
Sally McManus Reflects on FireOps101 and the Need to Support & Reward Firefighters
Yesterday I participated in Fire Ops 101 training with the UFU Vic and Fire Rescue Victoria where I put out fires, used the jaws of life and crawled through smokey buildings simulating a tiny fraction of a day in the life of a professional firefighter. Victorian firefighters have not had a pay rise for years, […]
Major Concerns with Westgate Tunnel Safety. Yet the Government Wants to Push Walks and Fun Runs Placing Our Communities Safety at Risk!
Allan Government wrongly pushes ahead with a Fun Run, walk through the Westgate Tunnel despite concerns from firefighters that important testing and risk alleviation has not occurred. What price is a life to the Government hellbent on pushing ahead without ameliorating safety imperatives. Premier Allan, yours and the actions of your team are just wrong!
UFU POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE UPDATE
Yesterday 12 Noveber 2025, UFU delegates from across Victoria came together at Victorian Trades Hall to plan the next phase of our Political Action Campaign — fighting for firefighter safety and the safety of every Victorian. Across the state, UFU Political Action Committees (PACs) are now forming to lead local campaigns — informing communities that […]
Standing Strong for A Properly Funded Fire Service!
Despite the gloomy weather, firefighters stood strong, rallying for a properly funded fire service! There was overwhelming public support as they took their campaign to the streets of Minister Vicki Ward’s electorate. Firefighters will not stand by as the mismanagement of our Fire Service continues, it is time for Jacinta Allan and Vicki Ward acts […]
$10 Million Wasted — While Fire Trucks Break Down
Fire Rescue Victoria has wasted $10 million of your Emergency Services Levy on lawyers — trying to strip firefighters of their safety, pay, and working conditions. The Allan Government is backing the attack, all while cutting $114 million from FRV’s budget. That’s money that could have replaced more than 120 fire trucks this year.Instead, 134 ageing trucks that should have been retired are still on […]
Working Together for a Stronger, Safer Community
We were pleased to host Western Victoria MPs Bev McArthur and Joe McCracken, along with Moorabool Councillor Jarrod Bingham, at Melton Fire Station yesterday. As an organisation, we are proud to engage with community stakeholders to emphasise the importance of maintaining a modern, safe, and fit-for-purpose Fire Rescue Service. The visit provided an opportunity to […]
On Saturday UFU members from members participated in a PAC (Political action committee) event at a local retail outlet.
Hundreds of flyers were handed out and lots of conversations were had with the community. Action like this has a huge impact politically. It leaves a real, lasting, impression on the community members we speak to. Local stories, by local Firefighters make this campaign real for people. Action like this also sends a very strong […]
This is why firefighters have NO CONFIDENCE in FRV Executive and the Allan Government to keep Victorians safe.
Almost $10million has been spent on lawyers to attack firefighters rights on safety and undermine Victorians safety. This is why firefighters have NO CONFIDENCE in FRV Executive and the Allan Government to keep Victorians safe.
New this Halloween: the Jacinta Allan, Vicki Ward, and Out-of-Date Fire Truck costumes.
Warning: these aren’t toys. Costumes also include: longer response times, public being out at risk and unsafe working conditions.