CFMEU Rally against Draconian Laws
UFU members out in force supporting the CFMEU injustice at the hand of the Federal Government. A labor Government that has lost its way. Their 100,000+ plus members are going to be the ones that suffer out of this legislation. Employers are already enquiring if their EBA’s can be renegotiated or scrapped. Draconian laws that […]
Victoria Branch UFU Delegates Attend South West Trades and Labour Council Conference
Our UFU Victoria delegates had a productive time this week at the South West Trades and Labour Council conference in Portland, Victoria. Union Delegates from across the state were engaged in robust discussions about the region’s renewable energy future, including plans for further wind farms, offshore wind turbines, and the largest battery facility in Australia. […]
An Elderly Woman’s Home 5 minutes from a station destroyed! Minister Symes is in denial and speaks only of mythical realities!
Minister Symes keeps saying that 80% of the fleet is ready to respond, but as firefighter on the ground know that is not the reality for regional fire stations. A 75 year old lady hast lost her house and it is quite clear the outcome could have been different. Reality is Minister Symes has known […]
Another Critical Truck Failure – What will it take Minister Symes? – Your actions show you just do not care about this dangerous situation impacting our Community & Firefighters – Fail!
During this morning’s Gym fire in Dandenong a Fire Truck in attendance broke down. 87B failed last night at a gym fire. During the operation while pumping it kept shutting off. It could not be rectified. There were no replacement trucks so truck and crew went off-line. All operations on that sector had to be […]
Minister Symes – What Next From You?
Last week in Question Time Mr David Ettershank MLC asked Emergency Services Minister, Jaclyn Symes, about Victoria’s Fire Truck crisis and its impact on the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. Mr Ettershank noted that Trucks had broken down at multiple fires in the West recently, including the Chemical Blaze in Derrimut. He went on to ask […]
More Pumper Problems!
The Front page of today’s Sunraysia Daily takes a look at Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis and it impact on Victoria’s North West.
Where are the Trucks and the Protection from Toxic Fires in the West?
UFU Members joined with residents from Melbourne’s West on Saturday to highlight issues concerning health impacts associated with toxic waste fires in the area. The rally also highlighted issues concerning Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis and the impact it is having on battling these blazes. Local Firefighter, Matt Morgan, addressed the rally and was joined by […]
Minister, Minister, Premier, Premier – Where are you!
In response to a question concerning Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis, The Minister for Emergency Services, Jaclyn Symes, claimed that she regularly caught up with firefighters to hear their needs. At FS 01, a short distance from her Ministerial office, a rehab unit is parked. It is literally held together by grey tape. Also stationed at […]
Firefighters Fed Up!
This week’s Brimbank Star highlights the importance of establishing a rolling fleet replacement for Victoria’s Fire Rescue Fleet. Read More – Click on the Photo Below
Protect The West – Protect All Victorians!
Members and Supporters are encouraged to attend a rally on Saturday that will address issues concerning health impacts associated with toxic waste fires. The rally will also highlight issues concerning Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis and the impact it is having on battling these blazes. A representative from the UFU will be addressing the Rally.