Today We Pause to Remember Our Fallen Police Members!
Today, we stand in solidarity with members of Victoria Police. We pause to remember and honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting our communities. This year, the tragedy at Porepunkah is a somber reminder of the risks police officers face every day in the line of duty. To all current […]
UFU Victoria is Proud to Represent Firefighters Who Go Above and Beyond for Victorians
This week, firefighters from Station 91 Frankston had a call-out with a difference. A local medical centre spotted an injured rainbow lorikeet perched on their roof and reached out for help. Our crew arrived quickly, safely capturing the colourful little character before handing it over to the grateful staff, who took it straight to the […]
FWC Intractable Bargaining Hearing Continues
The solidarity shown today is a powerful reminder of what our union stands for: supporting each other and never backing down when it comes to protecting the conditions and rights of firefighters. We are so very grateful to our members and look forward to your attendance and support ongoing. Strength in Unity
FWC Intractable Bargaining Hearing
A huge thank you to all of the UFU members who attended Day Three of the Fair Work Commission hearing today. Your presence in the room made a real difference as our witnesses, Laura Campanaro and retired Deputy Commissioner Ken Brown, gave evidence. Both have done the union proud in standing up strongly for members’ […]
From the Fireground to the Union Movement: Women Leading Change
On 5 September, more than 150 women union members from across Victoria came together at the Women’s Rights at Work Conference — sharing wins, building solidarity, and driving the fight for safer, fairer workplaces. The UFU was proud to be represented by Leading Firefighter Cara Barker, who not only protects Victorians on the frontline but also coordinates the Fire […]
10 years of Neglect of the Fire Services by the Labor Government. Enough is Enough!
Why is Jacinta Allan, Vicky Ward and Jaclyn Symes putting the safety of Firefighters and the Community last.
Burning Anger in Bendigo
Hundreds of firefighters rallied in Jacinta Allen’s hometown of Bendigo with a clear message for the Premier: enough is enough. Firefighters are waging a battle over pay and conditions, and they won’t let this government hide behind spin any longer. From Bendigo to every electorate, we’ll be knocking on doors and telling the truth about […]
Firefighters Turn Up the Heat on the Allen Government To Say Enough is Enough!
Firefighters are turning up the heat, hundreds of CFA volunteers rolled into Bendigo calling for one thing — fairness for the community. As seen on Nine News, truck after truck rolled into Bendigo this weekend with firefighters from across the state sending a powerful message to the Allen Government: enough is enough. Hundreds of CFA […]
Its way past the time to replace the government with one that wants the community safe and a proper fire service!
Over 500 fire truck breakdowns were recorded across Victoria in just one year.Victoria’s fire truck fleet is failing. By the end of 2025, two out of three trucks will be overdue for retirement. Breakdowns don’t just delay responses — they can stop rescues altogether and leave crews without the tools they need in life-threatening situations. In June […]
Never Forget September 11 2001
Today, the UFU Victorian Branch pauses to honour the Firefighters and IAFF members who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 — and those who have since passed from illnesses and injuries linked to their service on that tragic day. The impact of 9/11 continues to be felt across the global firefighting family, and the […]