UFU Members – Excellence in Emergency Medical Response
This morning, firefighters at Fire Station 70 Warrnambool responded to an Emergency Medical Response (EMR) call alongside Ambulance Victoria. After stabilising the patient, it became clear that the stairwell and elevator couldn’t safely accommodate the stretcher. So once again, UFU members stepped up, this time calling in the Pumper Platform to safely extricate the patient […]
Kat Dunnell spoke with Tony McManus about his participation in FireOps 101
Kat Dunnell spoke with Tony McManus about his participation in FireOps 101. His officer for the day John Topic gets a shout out as well. To listen to the interview CLICK HERE
Lives Lost Reaches Record High! Firefighters are forced to choose between putting their lives at risk or depriving their community of a lifesaving service!
With the lives lost on the roads hitting a record high, firefighters are forced to choose between putting their lives at risk or depriving their community of a lifesaving service. Melton firefighters were recently asked to utilise an unsafe spare rescue truck after their usual rescue truck nearly went up in flames due to an […]
UFU Members Help FBU in the War Against PFAS in the UK – Read the Story – Watch the Video
UFU Victorian Branch’s Mick Tisbury and Branch President David Hamilton recently travelled to the UK to share their world-leading research on PFAS — the harmful chemicals once found in firefighting foams — and the importance of presumptive legislation for firefighter cancers. These are tough conversations, but absolutely vital ones. Their work is helping fire services […]
FRV: Respecting Action… by Removing It?
FRV says it “fully respects” employees’ right to take protected industrial action — but actions speak louder than words. Last week we reported FRV were looking to remove lawful Corporate, Tech & Admin (CTA) union member signs. Yesterday they did it — sending Melbourne contractors to regional Victoria, backed by two Deputy Commissioners, just to […]
Victoria’s Truck Crisis: Public at Risk While FRV Leadership Fails
Yesterday, we all watched in disbelief as a van tore through Melbourne’s streets, driving erratically and endangering innocent lives. Had that van caused a serious crash — with people trapped inside twisted metal — Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters would have been the ones responding in a specialised Rescue truck, trained and equipped to save […]
Metro Tunnel Rescue Risk
With the Metro Tunnel opening soon, FRV’s Executive Team has failed to forward plan — allowing critical rescue equipment to go out of date. This gear is essential for underground rescues. Without it, firefighters can’t do their job safely — and the public is put at risk. UFU Delegate Kristian Tuul says it plainly: “We […]
Firefighters won’t be able to access parts of the $15 billion Metro Tunnel. Needed Equipment Not Ordered Despite Warnings from the UFU 12 Months Ago!
Firefighters say they won’t be able to access parts of the $15 billion Metro Tunnel if there are emergencies due to outdated underground breathing equipment. The state’s firefighting union says a formal warning was issued a year ago that specialist “long duration” oxygen tanks would soon reach the end of their shelf life and were […]
FRV Undermining Protected Industrial Action
Fire Rescue Victoria says it “supports” Protected Industrial Action by UFU members. But actions speak louder than emails. Across the state, Corporate, Tech and Admin members are proudly exercising their legally protected rights — putting up banners and placards on stations and fire trucks as part of the UFU’s campaign for fair pay and respect. […]
July 6 – July 13 NAIDOC Week
A time to celebrate and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The 2025 theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone: 50 years of NAIDOC Week, honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture and resilience. The NAIDOC committee chose this theme […]