This November, Put Jacinta Allan and the Victorian ALP Last!
Jacinta Allan may have been out door knocking in Bendigo over the weekend trying to win support, but firefighters have been in Bendigo and communities across Victoria for months, speaking directly with residents about the neglect of the fire service and the risks it poses to community safety. This November, when you cast your vote, […]
Jacinta Allan, Jaclyn Symes, Vicki Ward, Victorian Alp Want Your Vote. Do They Deserve It? Really????
By 2029, Jacinta Allan’s new tax is projected to collect almost $7 billion! Yet, our firefighters are still driving around in Trucks that are over 30 years old. It’s time to prioritise our emergency services and ensure they have the resources they need to keep us safe. Can Jacinta Allan, Jaclyn Symes, Vicki Ward and […]
Broken down on the front line: ageing fire truck fails as crews left without backup
Fire Station 2 in West Melbourne was left in a critical position tonight after its frontline fire truck failed during service, with reports of faulty firefighting pumps and multiple roadworthy defects rendering the vehicle unfit for response. The only replacement available to crews was a backup truck that had already exceeded its operational life and […]
Is FRV Really Modern? Not on the Frontline
FRV often describes itself as a modern fire and rescue service, built for today’s risks and demands. But when you talk to firefighters on the ground, that picture doesn’t quite match what they’re seeing. Firefighters on the ground share what they’re seeing and their concerns about the ageing trucks they’re still relying on every day. […]
Members Take the Message of the ALP Government Created Fire Crisis to the ALP State Conference
On 23 May, firefighters stood outside the Allan Labor Government’s State Conference to make it clear that we do not support a government that continues to neglect Victoria’s fire service. While communities pay more through the Fire Services Levy, firefighters are being left with ageing trucks, unreliable equipment and broken promises. This is not about […]
MEMBERS CAMPAIGNING FOR A SAFE AND PROPER FIRE SERVICE
Local MP @Julianaaddison was warned two years ago that Ballarat’s fire trucks were ageing and overdue for replacement. Yet Ballarat firefighters are still relying on trucks that should have been replaced seven years ago. Today at Ballarat Heritage Weekend, firefighters are speaking with the community about the growing gap between the Emergency Services Tax Victorians […]
CRANBOURNE FIREFIGHTERS COMMENDED FOR LIFE-SAVING EMR RESPONSE
Outstanding work by UFU members from Fire Station 92 Cranbourne during a complex multi-casualty motor vehicle accident last year. Commander Harris, Senior Station Officer Ali, Leading Firefighter Anderton, Leading Firefighter Saveneh and Leading Firefighter Bibby worked seamlessly alongside Ambulance Victoria and Victoria Police to provide rapid patient care and effective scene management under challenging conditions. […]
Bendigo Station 73 – Firefighters Still Waiting for Critical Support Appliance
Firefighters in Bendigo are still waiting for the replacement of a critical Breathing Apparatus Support Appliance almost two years after concerns were first raised. In February 2025, crews were advised it would take around six weeks for a new appliance to arrive. We are now well into 2026 and the replacement has still not been […]
Contact your friends and family in Williamstown and Newport and let them know Melissa Horne is failing to keep her community safe.
Contact your friends and family in Williamstown and Newport and let them know Melissa Horne is failing to keep her community safe. Melissa Horne is failing Williamstown residents by staying silent while local fire protection continues to fall apart. As of today, Williamstown and Newport are down a fire truck. That means when an emergency […]
UFU Vic members were back at Federal Parliament in Canberra Continuing to Fight for Workers Rights
UFU Vic members were back at Federal Parliament in Canberra last week, continuing the fight for stronger protections and safer workplaces for all workers. Firefighters met with @tomfrenchmoore MP , @senatorcarolbrown , @mattburnellmp , @lisainthesenate and @mattsmithmp to discuss the importance of protecting workers’ rights and safety conditions. Discussions were also held with @senatorkarengrogan , […]