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There are simply not enough working fire trucks to meet the communities needs!
Sixty-five per cent of FRV’s current fleet is beyond its service life, and Victoria is repeatedly reaching crisis point because there are simply not enough spare fire trucks available when frontline appliances break down. Against that backdrop, the announcement of a single new truck by Gavin Freeman is completely inadequate. One truck does not fix […]
The Corruption Body Should Be Made Accountable!
United Firefighters Union boss Peter Marshall has hit back following the release of the Operation Richmond report. Declaring the eight-year probe an $8 million waste of public money, Mr Marshall says Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) must be held accountable for pursuing a case that “never existed to begin with.” CLICK ON THE BELOW PHOTO […]
One Team, One Purpose – Answering the Call in Boise
A few more photos from our current deployment to the USA. This deployment brings together Australia and New Zealand’s largest-ever contingent of firefighters, with more than 300 firefighters and Incident Management Team (IMT) personnel preparing to support wildfire operations across the United States. The photos also include a special moment as a few mementos were […]
Fire Education
It was fantastic to see Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters visiting St Paul’s Primary School in Mildura The Foundation students were absolutely loving it and were so engaged throughout the session as firefighters introduced some important fire safety messages, including recognising firefighters as helpers, staying safe around fire, crawling low in smoke, having a safe meeting place […]
The Team Has Landed in Boise
A few photos from our current deployment to the USA. The team is currently in Boise, Idaho, where today has been an acclimatisation day. The next couple of days will be spent in briefings before deployment to Incident Management Team (IMT) duties.
Three of our own. One worthy cause.
This month, A/SSO Tony Martin, SSO Mark Coleman and LFF Chris Dyer will take on the 96km Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, raising funds for the Zero79 Foundation. The Zero79 Foundation provides connection, rapid support and growth opportunities to help current and ex-serving Australian Commandos and their families thrive during and beyond service, with […]
Firefighters Slam State Government Over Eight-Year Delay on Permanent Moe Fire Station
For eight years, career firefighters in Moe have been forced to operate out of a converted petrol station — a stop‑gap solution that was supposed to last only until 2021. Instead, crews are still working in a building never designed for emergency response, while the promised permanent station sits unfunded and untouched just 300 metres […]
Two More Fire Trucks Towed. Two More Communities Let Down.
In the last two days, fire trucks at Fire Station 7 (Thomastown) and Fire Station 43 (Deer Park) have been towed away following mechanical failures. Both trucks are well beyond their service life and should have been replaced years ago. Victorians are paying twice as much emergency services tax under the Allan Government, yet frontline […]
Strength in Unity: UFU Stands with AEU Members
UFU members went to show solidarity with our AEU teachers and support staff. Yesterday UFU members proudly stood alongside teachers and support staff from the AEU at their rally in Melbourne. We had quite a few people stop to thank the UFU for the support and talk about the challenges we’re all facing at the […]