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Ladder Platform tasked with protecting the CBD high rises and surrounds breaks down!

Eastern Hill were forced to pull over their Ladder Platform due to a fuel leak. Our Fire truck fleet is in Dire condition, with the Ladder Platform tasked with protecting the CBD high rises and surrounds, along with reduced rescue capability, Melbourne and Victoria are at risk under the Allan Government with no spare Aerial Firefighting […]

Corporate & Tech Members Commence Protected Industrial Action!

The UFU advises members that FRV have been notified that Corporate & Technical members will commence Protected Industrial Action from 9AM on Monday 21 October 2024. Solidarity amongst all UFU members with support of these work bans is encouraged. Now is the time to show your value to this organisation and how much you a […]

The Countdown To Movember Is On!

Every year our members across Victoria get involved in raising funds and awareness for men’s health issues. Last year we had some terrific efforts from Tee Wade in Shepparton, with the Reverse Mo and another great team effort from Mildura FRV Station. Members and supporters participating in Movember this year can DM us to help […]

Firetruck Crisis – Nick McGowan – Member for Northeast Metropolitan

Yesterday in State Parliament, Nick McGowan MP, called on Minister Symes to reinstate a rolling replacement program to help fix Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis. Nick highlighted the dangers firefighters and the public are facing using examples such a 9 metre ladder flying off the back of a 19 year old Truck en route to a […]

96% of Corporate and Tech Members Vote YES for Industrial Action!

97.6% vote YES to Industrial Action! Corp/Tech members, with near unanimous support, will soon ramp up industrial action. How did we get here? – No pay rise in 4 years – ⁠Insulting EBA offers by FRV/Gov – ⁠Chronic undervaluing of our critical Corp/Tech staff by FRV/Gov Click on the link for the news.com story https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/fire-rescue-staff-strike-by-writing-in-all-caps-lock-ccing-bosses-into-everything/news-story/a333545d52b9be9248a445436e7f464a

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The UFU supports the call of First Nations peoples for a Voice to Parliament to be enshrined in the Constitution.

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