UFU MEMBERS ASSIST IN COMBINED RESCUE
sterday, FRV firefighters from Fire Station 87 Dandenong joined Victoria Police Search and Rescue, CFA and SES volunteers, and Ambulance Victoria in a complex technical rescue at San Remo. A man had fallen into a narrow crevice and sustained a broken leg. Search and Rescue responders entered the confined space and carefully brought him out, […]
Geelong Members Rescue Airey’s Inlet Man & Dog
Working in windy and wet conditions the members from Geelong City fire station worked to help rescue an Aireys Inlet local and his dog on Wednesday morning. Turns out the dog belonged to the partner of the guy and it was a fairly new relationship. There was no way he was leaving the dog behind!! […]
In Frankston Informing the Community of the Labor Government’s Failure to Support Them & Firefighters
We’re back in Frankston today, talking with the community about firefighter and community safety. In 2021, Paul Edbrooke announced $9.3 million for a new state-of-the-art Frankston Fire Station, saying firefighters deserved facilities that reflected the service they provide the community. He has also previously told Parliament that his intention would “always be to protect and […]
So tell us, Paul Edbrooke MP – why have you turned your back on firefighter safety?
Supporting & Informing the Community of the Truth – Fire Crisis!
Paul Edbrooke, we’re out in your electorate again today talking with the community. Like us, they’re shocked to hear that you’re not backing your firefighters and community safety. We need your help and your support so we can keep doing our job protecting the community. So when are you going to stand up for the […]
9/11 NEVER FORGET – THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE!
The UFU respectfully conveys its deepest sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of the Firefighters and IAFF Members who passed on 11 September 2001, as well as those who have passed since due to injury or illness from their service on that day. The consequences of the 9/11 attacks reverberated globally within our firefighting […]
Every Minute Counts
Under Commissioner Gavin Freeman, Fire Rescue Victoria is in decline — and the Ben Carroll Labor Government is standing by and letting it happen. This ABC Melbourne news report examines FRV response times and the growing concerns about how quickly crews can reach emergencies. When fire strikes, Every Minute Counts. Watch the ABC report and see […]
R U OK? A conversation could change a life
https://www.ruok.org.au Dennis is currently a Senior Firefighter and Employee Support Coordinator for the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (SAMFS) and was previously a police officer with the South Australia Police (SAPOL). Dennis shares his insights on the challenges of working in the emergency services, and how to build an R U OK? culture within the […]
The Premier, Emergency Services Minister and Commissioner won’t stand up and protect you – but firefighters will!
Today, Firefighters stood with FRV Corporate and Technical employees and rallied outside the Premier @bencarrolmp office demanding the trucks, equipment and resources they need to keep Victorians safe. Firefighters have gone six years without a pay rise, while ageing and broken-down fire trucks continue to put community safety at risk. Firefighters are asking for the […]
Vic Labor and Their Bureaucrats Treat Firefighters & the Community With Absolute Disrespect
This is not how you treat people you claim you value. The Premier, Emergency Services Minister and Commissioner won’t stand up and protect you – but firefighters will. Today, firefighters rallied outside the Premier @bencarrolmp office demanding the trucks, equipment and resources they need to keep Victorians safe. Firefighters have gone six years without a […]