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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!

UFU Delegates Conference – Strength in Unity!

This week, UFU Victoria Delegates from across the state came together at Victorian Trades Hall for a powerful one-day conference. From important updates to open discussion, delegates walked away with key info to take back and share with members on station and across the state. A huge thanks to all who attended — and to Victorian […]