Labor Forced to Fix Ghost Fire Station – Sky News
United Firefighter Union Delegate Simon Thomas finally gets a response from Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan after local firefighters were at their wits’ end, unable to speak to anyone about the brand-new but empty facility
Vicki Ward, Jaclyn Symes, Jacinta Allan Watches the Population Grow & Emergency Service Needs for the Community Increase – Their MO – Double the Tax & Do Nothing
Firefighters silent protest against the government doubling the Emergency Services Tax and overseeing the drastic decline in the services, the capability to support the community all serving to increase the safety and risks to Victoria.
Premier Allan & Jaclyn Symes – We’re here to talk to about your Hypocrisy & our EBA!
Jacinta Allan and Jaclyn Symes MP – how is it that together you’ve collected more than $500,000 of taxpayers’ money towards your own investment properties in Melbourne, while firefighters haven’t received a pay rise in five years? Firefighters are being asked to do more with less, while this government continues to take Victorians for granted. […]
One Voice in Bendigo – Firefighters, Farmers and Communities Standing Together
On Sunday in Bendigo, UFU members, CFA volunteers, farmers and the Across Victoria Alliance came together as one. Firefighters and community members stood shoulder to shoulder, speaking with a single, united voice about what’s happening across our state. The message shared throughout the rally was clear: Scrap the Tax. Scrap this Government. People talked openly […]
On Thursday, we had the pleasure of spending time with the Foundation students at St Monica’s as part of the Fire Education Program.
Firefighters Mike, Zac and Sam from Footscray Fire station visited the school to give the kids a hands‑on look at what we do and how we keep the community safe. The students were full of energy and curiosity — climbing into the truck, checking out the equipment and even having a turn with the hose. […]
A Fire Service Under Pressure
Firefighters have been raising growing concerns about fire truck availability across Victoria, pointing to ageing appliances, under‑investment and the pressure this places on communities. There is a growing sense that Victoria is facing a crisis in its fire service. See the video below to hear more on the growing pressures faced by firefighters, their families […]
FIREFIGHTERS TO DESCEND ON BENDIGO TO FIGHT FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE WRONGFUL TAX
Thousands of volunteer fire fighters and farmers are expected to descend on Bendigo this weekend to fight the Emergency Services Volunteers Levy. They want the tax scrapped, hosting the protest in the Premier’s seat to have their voices heard before the election.
Statement Attributable to Peter Marshall United Firefighters Union
Members Sharing an Important Truth with The People of Albert Park!
We are out speaking directly with the community and letting people know what’s happening. If you’re paying more through the Fire Services Levy, you deserve to know where that money is going. Contact Nina Taylor and ask: Why has my Fire Services Levy doubled, yet firefighters still don’t have adequate trucks, equipment and resources needed […]
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.