VICTORIAN LABOR’S TOXIC FAILURE
Overnight, Fire Station 88 Hallam’s Hazmat truck was taken off the road following a suspected engine failure. Victoria has just 5 Hazmat trucks to respond to chemical spills, toxic gases and potential terrorism threats. Yet 4 of those trucks are already past their service life, with the fifth not far behind. After years in government, […]
YOUR FAMILY DESERVES A GUARANTEED FIRE RESPONSE.
The Carroll Labor Government is backing cuts to firefighter numbers, putting the safety of Victorian families and communities at risk. When an emergency happens, you deserve to know firefighters will be there when you need them. Your family’s safety should never be compromised. It’s time to Put Labor Last
FIREFIGHTERS STANDING WITH THEIR COMMUNITY!
Firefighters from FS72 Mildura joined Merbein residents today, showing their support for a community campaign calling for better local facilities. UFU Delegate Luke Alexander, who is also a committee member of the Merbein Development Association, helped organise today’s gathering to push for State Government funding to redevelop the Merbein Skate Park and Recreation Area. After […]
VICTORIA ISN’T BUYING WHAT LABOR IS SELLING
On Friday, UFU members took to the streets of Niddrie to speak directly with the community about the Carroll Labor Government’s failure to support firefighters and keep communities safe. The reaction from locals was telling. Residents were shocked and angry to learn they are paying double the Emergency Services Tax while firefighters are still relying […]
FORGOT WHERE HE CAME FROM FIREY!
This Halloween, Minister Paul Edbrooke might still like to wear the former firefighter helmet, but his actions tell a very different story. Under his watch, 67% of FRV fire trucks are now past their service life, leaving Victorian communities relying on an ageing and increasingly unreliable fire trucks. And now, he’s signing off on Fair […]
Specialist Rope Rescue Team Safely Rescues Driver in Mount Waverley
Fire Rescue Victoria’s Rope Rescue Team assisted Victoria Police with a complex rescue in Mount Waverley this afternoon after a vehicle crashed down an embankment. On arrival, firefighters quickly developed a rescue plan and got to work, safely accessing the person and bringing them back up the embankment before handing them over to Ambulance Victoria […]
NIDDRIE HAS HAD ENOUGH. VICTORIANS HAVE HAD ENOUGH.
Today, UFU members were outside Premier Ben Carroll’s office, speaking with voters in his own electorate about the state of Victoria’s fire service. People stopped to listen, ask questions and hear what’s really happening. And many were shocked when they learned the truth. Victorians are paying more while their fire services are being run down […]
MORE PEOPLE. FEWER FIREFIGHTERS
Firefighters hit the streets of Frankston today, in Minister Paul Edbrooke’s electorate, warning the community about submissions signed by Minister Edbrooke that will slash firefighter staffing levels. FRV’s own 2022 report identified the need for 583 additional firefighters to keep pace with Victoria’s growing population. Instead, proposals threaten to reduce frontline staffing. Another example of […]
Edbrooke Bullet Threat: Reported to Police the Following Day?
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NO FIRE TRUCKS…..HOW ABOUT A UTE INSTEAD?
Fire Station 87 in Dandenong has a broken down fire truck. With no spare fire trucks available to replace it, they have to use a UTE instead. This is how bad it is now…. Victorians are now paying double the Emergency Services Tax. Surely, they should be able to expect a fire truck to respond […]