Three of our own. One worthy cause.
This month, A/SSO Tony Martin, SSO Mark Coleman and LFF Chris Dyer will take on the 96km Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, raising funds for the Zero79 Foundation. The Zero79 Foundation provides connection, rapid support and growth opportunities to help current and ex-serving Australian Commandos and their families thrive during and beyond service, with […]
Firefighters Slam State Government Over Eight-Year Delay on Permanent Moe Fire Station
For eight years, career firefighters in Moe have been forced to operate out of a converted petrol station — a stop‑gap solution that was supposed to last only until 2021. Instead, crews are still working in a building never designed for emergency response, while the promised permanent station sits unfunded and untouched just 300 metres […]
Two More Fire Trucks Towed. Two More Communities Let Down.
In the last two days, fire trucks at Fire Station 7 (Thomastown) and Fire Station 43 (Deer Park) have been towed away following mechanical failures. Both trucks are well beyond their service life and should have been replaced years ago. Victorians are paying twice as much emergency services tax under the Allan Government, yet frontline […]
Strength in Unity: UFU Stands with AEU Members
UFU members went to show solidarity with our AEU teachers and support staff. Yesterday UFU members proudly stood alongside teachers and support staff from the AEU at their rally in Melbourne. We had quite a few people stop to thank the UFU for the support and talk about the challenges we’re all facing at the […]
SAFETY ISN’T JUST WORDS
On the very day Commissioner Gavin Freeman issued a communiqué to FRV employees about safety, firefighters and the Victorian community were being put at risk by a fire truck that should have been replaced six years ago. Instead, its water tank failed, leaving firefighters without water at an incident. It is now off the road, […]
Teamwork. Communication. Trust.
The Melbourne Storm Pathways Academy recently took part in our Fire Ops Immersion Program, getting a firsthand look at what it takes to be a professional firefighter. From working together under pressure to tackling realistic firefighting scenarios, the participants experienced the importance of teamwork, communication and leadership. It’s great to see young athletes developing skills […]
Geelong Left Exposed as Hazmat Truck Breaks Down Mid-Response
Geelong’s only specialist hazardous materials fire truck broke down mid-response to a suspected chemical leak, forcing a backup unit to be dispatched from South Melbourne more than 70km away. Read more HERE
Members Shaping the Future of Our Service
Northern District firefighters are shaping the future of our service. Representatives from every Northern District station came together with operational leaders, UFU representatives and district leadership to identify the key priorities for their stations and communities. Discussions focused on building capacity across the district, including appliance replacement, officer ranks, station upgrades and new station builds. […]
How is the Government Really Supporting Workers and Their Families?
For almost seven years, Victoria’s emergency services workers have waited while the cost of living has continued to rise. Families are struggling with the cost of groceries, fuel, mortgages and rent, yet the Allan Government has failed to resolve an industrial dispute that should have been settled years ago. These are the people who answer […]
“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.”
A government’s budget is more than numbers—it is a statement of its priorities. It shows what it is prepared to invest in, and what it is willing to leave behind. A government’s budget is more than numbers—it is a statement of its priorities. It shows what it is prepared to invest in, and what it […]