Solidarity in Action – Thank You to Our UFU Corporate Staff!
Today’s action at the recruit course graduation sent a powerful and united message to the Fire Rescue Commissioner and his Executive Leadership Team: UFU members—across all areas of FRV—are fed up with being ignored, disrespected, and taken for granted. We want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to our UFU corporate staff members […]
2 out of 3 fire trucks in Bendigo out of action!
Last night in Bendigo, a frontline FRV fire truck failed during a fire attack — its water pump gave out mid-incident. Yesterday, Bendigo’s ladder platform broke down — a truck that’s 6 years past its service life. That’s 2 out of 3 fire trucks in Bendigo out of action. Things are so bad that a […]
Royal Commission Outcome for Bendigo Station 2016 – Labor Government delivers? Answer Crickets!
In 2016 Bendigo was promised a Renovated Fire Station as part of the Black Saturday Royal Commission Recommendations. Firefighters and the Community in Jacinta Allan’s own electorate are being left at risk as they continue to wait for the upgrade 9 years down the track!
Freeman Fails Firefighters and the Community!
91% of Fire Rescue Victorian Personnel have expressed No Confidence in the Leadership of Commissioner Gavin Freeman. Freeman’s ineptitude is not only leaving Firefighters at risk, supplying them with out-dated Trucks and resources, he continues to fail to advocate for the Community he has a responsibility to serve. Under Commissioner Freeman’s leadership, the Community of […]
AFLW Western Bulldogs Going Through Their Fireops101 Paces at Station 67
Recently, the AFLW Western Bulldogs ladies swapped their football guernseys for a hose during a special visit to station 67. As part of the UFU/FRV Fire Ops 101 – Immersion Program, the team took on a series of firefighting drills, gaining firsthand experience with the skills and challenges firefighters face. This unique training opportunity gave the […]
Today Marks the Two Year Anniversary of a Hollow and Wrongful Mistruth!
Today marks 2 years since Fire Rescue Victoria told the Fair Work Commission that all conditions of the FRV Firefighters proposed EBA were agreed to — except wages and allowances. Since then: Two years of stalling Two years of bad faith And now FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman is walking away from what was already agreed […]
Hon Nick McGowan Parliament June 18 2025
Hon Mr Nick McGowan speaking in question time. Asking a rightful question and telling it as it is that the Victorian Emergency Services Minister, present and past and the Premier have failed fire fighters and failed all of the Community!
Jacinta Allan says she maintains full confidence in Commissioner Freeman. 91% of Firey’s & Staff Say Jacinta is Wrong!
91% of personnel have NO CONFIDENCE in FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman and his Executive Leadership. Jacinta Allan says she maintains full confidence in Commissioner Freeman. UFU Secretary, Peter Marshall, joined 774 ABC Melbourne asking Jacinta Allan and Minister Ward to come and meet the workforce to find out how the lack of confidence impacts the workforce.
Media Release – Victorian Firefighters have delivered an Overwhelming Vote of No Confidence in Fire Rescue Victoria’s leadership!
NO CONFIDENCE IN FRV EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM 18 June 2025 – More than nine in ten Victorian career firefighters and FRV support staff have lost confidence in Fire Rescue Victoria Commissioner Gavin Freeman and key members of his leadership team. The results come from a secret ballot in which firefighters and United Firefighters Union members […]
Victorian Firefighters have delivered an Overwhelming Vote of No Confidence in Fire Rescue Victoria’s leadership!
91% have No Confidence in FRV Leadership! Letter to the Premier and Minister!