MASSIVE WIN FOR WORKERS:
After more than a year of relentless advocacy, the Intractable Bargaining amendments have today passed the House of Representatives. This is a landmark victory that strengthens protections for workers across Australia, ensuring employers cannot use Intractable Bargaining to strip away hard-won rights, conditions and safety protections. A huge thank you to Barbara Pocock and the […]
Statement Attributable to Peter Marshall United Firefighters Union
Australia celebrates Thank a First Responder Day
Australia celebrates Thank a First Responder Day today, Wednesday, 10 June 2026. This national day of appreciation honors over 300,000 paid and volunteer emergency workers—including police, fire, ambulance, and SES personnel—as well as the families who support them.
Members Bringing Understanding to the Community of Bayswater on the Perilous State of the Fire Service
Firefighters have been out in Bayswater talking to local residents about a simple question: where is their money going? Victorians are paying almost double the Fire Services Levy, yet firefighters are still being forced to rely on ageing, unreliable trucks and equipment. When people call Triple Zero, they expect a fire truck to turn up. […]
Fire Insiders Raise Alarm About Melbourne’s Data Center Expansion
Fire Rescue Victoria insiders say they are concerned about the risks posed by an influx of data centres in Melbourne’s west. The insiders say they are specifically worried about the service’s ability to respond to incidences of thermal runaway — where lithium-ion batteries undergo an uncontrollable chemical reaction that produces significant amounts of heat, resulting […]
Congratulations to Health Services Rep and UFU Branch Committee of Management firefighter representative LFF Peter Schroder on his well deserved AFSM.
Congratulations to HSR and UFU BCOM firefighter representative LFF Peter Schroder on his well deserved AFSM. His dedication to the health and wellbeing of firefighters is second to none, and will continue to influence improvements in the fire services right across Australia and internationally. We can’t thank Pete enough for all his hard work. We […]
RMIT Journalism Student Investigates Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis!
RMIT journalism student Nicole Manolitsas has shone a spotlight on Victoria’s ageing fire truck fleet and the impact breakdowns are having on emergency response across the state. Through interviews with firefighters, the feature examines the growing concerns around unreliable appliances and the risks posed when critical equipment is taken off the road. Read the full […]
Allan Government Must Step Up and Deliver for Armstrong Creek
Eight years on, a promised fire station remains undelivered. Union Delegate and Firefighter Stephen Tulla says questions remain over delays to Armstrong Creek’s promised fire station. Eight years after a fire station was promised following a tragic death in the community, firefighters and residents are still waiting. “We need the Government to step up and […]
Bendigo firefighter accuses Premier Jacinta Allan of ignoring warnings over $2.4m fire station lying idle
Sky News – Read the Article CLICK HERE Bendigo firefighters say they have been unable to secure a meeting with local MP and Premier Jacinta Allan to discuss serious concerns about emergency services in the region. A $2.4 million fire station completed in 2022 remains empty, while firefighters continue to raise concerns about preparedness and […]
Promised in 2018. Still Waiting in 2026
9 NEWS June 2026 Eight years after a new fire station was promised for Armstrong Creek, firefighters and residents are still waiting for the facility to become a reality. A recent 9 News report highlighted the situation facing one of Victoria’s fastest-growing communities, where a fire truck is currently being housed behind temporary fencing on […]