Critical shortage of Ladder Platforms across Victoria!
Victoria’s Fire Truck crisis has escalated over the weekend, as out of date Ladder Platforms have been taken offline with regions across the State left without protection from these critical appliances. Stations across Victoria are reporting that there are no spare appliances available. This includes Dandenong, which currently is without a Ladder Platform. The Ladder […]
Emergency Services Workers Deserve Way Better Than What Minister Symes & Government do for them and our Community!
Across Victoria, Emergency Service Workers from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria are uniting in their campaign for better pay and conditions. Emergency Workers met yesterday in Warrnambool to discuss how all three organisations are actively attacking their conditions in the workplace and how they can support each other. Why is the State […]
UFU MEMBERS HELPING OUR COMMUNITY!
Our UFU members at Fire Station 68 – Lucas have successfully raised funds to support WRISC, a local not-for-profit dedicated to helping women and children affected by family violence. Today, Firefighter Brennan, who recently graduated from the academy, presented a donation of nearly $1,000 to WRISC board member, Yvette. This money will go towards advocacy, […]
2 Photo’s 22 years apart – Same old Truck – Minister Symes Your Do What I Say Not What I Do Attitude & Actions on Display – Fail!
The state of Victoria’s Fire Rescue Fleet can be summed up in these two photo’s. LFF Paul Whelan is shown with his 4-year-old son in 2002, in front of Teleboom 44 (Car 376). 22 years’ later LFF Whelan, now retired, stands with his son Ed (now 26) in front of the same Teleboom which Ed […]
9/11 Never Forget – The Ultimate Sacrifice!
The UFU respectfully conveys its deepest sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of the Firefighters and IAFF Members who passed on 11 September 2001, as well as those who have passed since due to injury or illness from their service on that day. The consequences of the 9/11 attacks reverberated globally within our firefighting […]
1st Responders Stand in Solidarity. Minister Symes, Premier Allan “Show Nothing but Disrespect for the people who put their lives on the line for you and our Community” Fail!
Emergency Services Workers standing in solidarity for better pay and conditions. The State Government is refusing to offer our Emergency Services Workers fair pay and conditions in the workplace. Why do Minister Symes, Premier Allan, State Labor Government put First Responders Last? Respect those who put their lives on the line for you and the […]
Cancer Conversation! The Battle for a Fair System Continues!
Hosted by David Mann, this informative session is another important step in getting Government to act to protect Firefighters who put their safety, health and lives on the line, to protect all the community day in day out
Firefighters Left in the Dark Over 2022 Cyberattack!
Over 18 months after a devastating cyberattack, Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) firefighters are still waiting for answers. The attack, which occurred in December 2022, is still forcing firefighters and corporate staff to rely on manual processes for rostering, response and day to day business. Despite all of this, FRV has chosen to prioritize a $2000-a-head […]
Ladder Platform Capability Beyond Breaking Point!
This week we saw FRV’s Ladder Platform capability beyond breaking point, it simply imploded. Within 48 hours there was nearly a 50% reduction in Victoria’s Ladder Platform capability! Bendigo had their Ladder Platform fail during a fire, forcing the firefighter into an emergency evacuation. Footscray’s 44m Ladder Platform had hydraulic failure, so a reduced capacity […]
Fathers Day – A time to remember and Appreciate!
Wishing all dad’s a Happy Father’s Day! In particular, we are thinking of all the dads who are out on duty today and can’t be home with their families – stay safe and thank you.