MASSIVE WIN FOR WORKERS:
After more than a year of relentless advocacy, the Intractable Bargaining amendments have today passed the House of Representatives. This is a landmark victory that strengthens protections for workers across Australia, ensuring employers cannot use Intractable Bargaining to strip away hard-won rights, conditions and safety protections. A huge thank you to Barbara Pocock and the […]
A Heart-Stopping Reunion
A 16-year-old boy who suffered a cardiac arrest at work has been reunited with the first responders who helped save his life. Alex Harbour was clinically dead for almost 10 minutes before firefighters and paramedics arrived to deliver critical care to restart his heart. UFU members from Station 48 – Taylors Lakes and paramedics were […]
Northcote, you’re paying more than ever through the fire services levy.
So why aren’t communities seeing the investment, trucks and resources they were promised? We’ve been out speaking with locals and asking a simple question: Are you happy with the Labor Government and your local MP, Kat Theophanous? Because we’re not. Kat, Jaclyn Symes, Jacinta Allan, Vicki Ward have failed all Victorians in delivering a safe, […]
Ticking Timebomb: Firefighters Warn of AI Data Centre Expansion
You heard correctly. Our local firefighters are worried about the “Ticking Timebomb” the Allan Labor government is fast-tracking into our neighbourhoods, next to our schools and even under our feet. That’s why the Greens are calling for a moratorium on new AI data centres until we have: – A comprehensive AI strategy to protect our […]
No Pay Rise in 6 Years!
No pay rise for 6 years. The corporate and technical staff who support Fire Rescue Victoria’s operations have kept showing up, despite rising living costs and increasing pressures. They play a critical role in supporting emergency services and keeping the organisation running. It’s time for fair pay and recognition for the work they do.
Time and time and time again, we have warned, it’s going to lead to a death. Then what. Do we still accept this. (Win News)
Time and time and time again, we have warned, it’s going to lead to a death. Then what. Do we still accept this. FRV Commission Gavin Freeman has disappeared. No one knows where he is, what he is doing. No communication at all. He has all but jumped ship from this crumbing empire. He and […]
Hughesy fires up over Victoria’s Emergency Services Levy!
Victorians are paying more, so where is the money going? Because it certainly doesn’t seem to be making its way back into the fire service. If communities are paying more, they deserve the resources and protection they’re paying for. Watch the video from Dave Hughes Now!
Supporting the CHARGE Syndrome community and the families, carers and individuals who show incredible strength every day
CHARGE Syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can affect hearing, vision, balance, growth, development and multiple body systems. While the challenges can be significant, so too is the resilience, determination and spirit of those living with CHARGE syndrome. We proudly support the work of CHARGE Syndrome Australia, which connects families with information, expert advice […]
Firefighters Informing the Community of the FRV mess in Cranbourne
Firefighters were out in Cranbourne asking the public: would you vote for Pauline Richards and this Government at the November election? This Government has ignored community safety and allowed these areas to grow without providing adequate resources for emergency services. At the same time, it has doubled the Emergency Services Levy, placing an even greater […]
THE DAY MELBOURNE RAN OUT OF FIRE TRUCKS
