Firefighters were left without a functioning Station Turn Out (STO) System.
Firefighters were left without a functioning Station Turn Out (STO) system — the technology that provides crews with critical information and dispatch details — after Triple Zero Victoria suffered a power failure. With systems down, emergency services were forced to revert to pen and paper to track incidents and the location of fire trucks and […]
Firefighters are hitting the Electorate of Pascoe Vale.
Engaging with the community and asking that they hold their local MP Anthony Cianflone accountable for the Fire Services Crisis Victoria is experiencing. Last weekend firefighters took the UFU Political Action Campaign to Pascoe Vale, speaking with the community about the Emergency Services Tax and the $114 million cut to Fire Rescue Victoria’s budget. Trucks […]
Firefighters Sound the Alarm on Metro Tunnel Disaster Risk
The new Metro Tunnel may look shiny in the Premier’s PR media, but behind the scenes it’s a disaster waiting to happen. For over 12 months, firefighters have been warning the Allan Government about serious safety risks — but they’ve ignored those warnings to save money at the expense of public safety. While they focus on […]
The Allan Government Is Failing Communities— Please Join Us at the Coburg Civic Centre 10th October
The Allan Government Is Failing and Firefighters and Communities are at Risk Firefighters across Victoria continue to sound the alarm — not just about fires, but about the growing risks facing both emergency crews and the communities they protect. Members of the United Firefighters Union (UFU) will be gathering at the Coburg Civic Centre this Friday 10th October […]
Media Release
PREMIER FLEES FIREFIGHTERS • Premier Jacinta Allan proved unable to face firefighters • Firefighters protested the Premier as she spruiked the completion of the final Melbourne Metro Tunnel station • Firefighters deem metro tunnel a “death trap” To read the full release CLICK HERE
The Premier can run, but she can’t hide from firefighters
Firefighters are rallying outside the new State Library Train Station, where Premier Jacinta Allan is spruiking her massive Big Build project. But firefighters know the truth — these projects are death traps for firefighters and the public. Led by UFU Victorian Branch Secretary Peter Marshall, firefighters are calling out the Emergency Services Tax hike and […]
Firefighters aren’t backing down
Yesterday, firefighters turned up to hold Premier Jacinta Allan to account — and while she may have slipped through a side entrance, our message was loud and clear: Victorians are being forced to pay twice as much under the Emergency Services Tax, while Fire Rescue Victoria cops a $100 million cut. Today, UFU BCOM Representative […]
UFU Members Walking for Wellness
On Sunday, the Olivia Newton-John Walk for Wellness brought the community together to raise awareness and support those facing cancer. The UFU Victoria Branch is proud to support this incredible cause each year. This year, several of our members took part in the walk — showing solidarity, strength, and support for the fight against cancer. […]
What a fortnight it’s been, comrades.
Over the past couple of weeks, UFU members have once again shown what strength in unity looks like in action. From standing shoulder to shoulder through an intense period in the Fair Work Commission, to kicking off the first Political Action Committee events in Eltham and Northcote, to yesterday morning’s snap silent protest at the […]
Thank You Eltham and Northcote!
A big thank you to the local community and firefighters who came out in force in Eltham and Northcote, showing solidarity for community safety. Firefighters stand together highlighting the ongoing crisis facing Victoria’s fire services, putting people and communities first. Together, we’re standing up for safer communities — supporting our firefighters means protecting everyone. STRENGTH […]