UFU Delegates from all corners of the state come together
UFU Delegates from all corners of the state came together this week for a high-value one-day conference held at the iconic Victorian Trades Hall. The day was packed with valuable updates, open discussion, and the kind of solidarity that drives our movement forward. Delegates left informed, energised, and ready to bring crucial info back to members […]
Kat Dunnell with Tony McManus 3AW 24/6/2025
Kat Dunell, Acting Fire Station Officer at Fire Ops 101 and active UFU Member joined Tony McManus on Australia Overnight to discuss the Fire Ops program that Tony will be attending on Thursday. Hope he doesn’t forget his change of underwear!
UFU Members Heading to the Inaugural Emergency Services Appreciation Round this weekend
Bendigo Football League, Loddon Valley Football and Netball League and The North Central Football League will be hosting The Inaugural Emergency Services Appreciation Round this weekend. If your around, head down to one of the Home Games and enjoy the day. UFU Members from Bendigo Fire Station will be heading to the Queen Elizabeth Oval, […]
Solidarity in Action – Thank You to Our UFU Corporate Staff!
Today’s action at the recruit course graduation sent a powerful and united message to the Fire Rescue Commissioner and his Executive Leadership Team: UFU members—across all areas of FRV—are fed up with being ignored, disrespected, and taken for granted. We want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to our UFU corporate staff members […]
2 out of 3 fire trucks in Bendigo out of action!
Last night in Bendigo, a frontline FRV fire truck failed during a fire attack — its water pump gave out mid-incident. Yesterday, Bendigo’s ladder platform broke down — a truck that’s 6 years past its service life. That’s 2 out of 3 fire trucks in Bendigo out of action. Things are so bad that a […]
Royal Commission Outcome for Bendigo Station 2016 – Labor Government delivers? Answer Crickets!
In 2016 Bendigo was promised a Renovated Fire Station as part of the Black Saturday Royal Commission Recommendations. Firefighters and the Community in Jacinta Allan’s own electorate are being left at risk as they continue to wait for the upgrade 9 years down the track!
Freeman Fails Firefighters and the Community!
91% of Fire Rescue Victorian Personnel have expressed No Confidence in the Leadership of Commissioner Gavin Freeman. Freeman’s ineptitude is not only leaving Firefighters at risk, supplying them with out-dated Trucks and resources, he continues to fail to advocate for the Community he has a responsibility to serve. Under Commissioner Freeman’s leadership, the Community of […]
AFLW Western Bulldogs Going Through Their Fireops101 Paces at Station 67
Recently, the AFLW Western Bulldogs ladies swapped their football guernseys for a hose during a special visit to station 67. As part of the UFU/FRV Fire Ops 101 – Immersion Program, the team took on a series of firefighting drills, gaining firsthand experience with the skills and challenges firefighters face. This unique training opportunity gave the […]
Today Marks the Two Year Anniversary of a Hollow and Wrongful Mistruth!
Today marks 2 years since Fire Rescue Victoria told the Fair Work Commission that all conditions of the FRV Firefighters proposed EBA were agreed to — except wages and allowances. Since then: Two years of stalling Two years of bad faith And now FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman is walking away from what was already agreed […]
Hon Nick McGowan Parliament June 18 2025
Hon Mr Nick McGowan speaking in question time. Asking a rightful question and telling it as it is that the Victorian Emergency Services Minister, present and past and the Premier have failed fire fighters and failed all of the Community!