Commissioner Gavin Freeman is Overseeing the Decline of Fire Rescue Victoria—and the Ben Carroll Labor Government is Failing to Hold Him Accountable.
Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) response times are worsening in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer suburbs, with data showing several stations are failing to meet FRV’s own response-time targets. FRV’s targets require crews to reach structure fires within 7.7 minutes and other emergencies, including road crashes, within 9.2 minutes, 90 per cent of the time. Analysis of […]
Fire Rescue Victoria data reveals response times not keeping up with rapidly growing Melbourne
Residents in growth areas of Melbourne are experiencing worsening responses to fire emergencies, Fire Rescue Victoria data shows. While the volume of emergency call-outs has increased, the number of trucks offline for repair has hit “critical” levels To read this important ABC article CLICK HERE
Paul Edbrooke MP: From Firefighter to Emergency Services Minister
Paul Edbrooke knows the fire service. As a former firefighter and UFU member, he has experienced the work and understood the importance of safe conditions, properly resourced fire services and supporting the communities firefighters protect. Now, as Victoria’s Emergency Services Minister, firefighters are entitled to expect that experience to translate into strong advocacy for the […]
Why isn’t Paul Edbrooke MP supporting firefighters and corporate staff?
One new fire truck won’t fix Victoria’s fire service crisis. More than 60 fire trucks are now broken down and off the road. Community safety is his responsibility. Yet, like the rest of the Labor Government, he is failing to do the job Victorians expect – making sure firefighters have the resources they need to […]
SAME LABOUR GOVERNMENT. SAME UNDERPAID EMERGENCY SERVICES WORKERS.
We Need Your Support. Make Premier Ben Carroll’s Labor Government Accountable Send a letter to the Premier now – CLICK HERE
FRV CORPORATE STAFF & FIREFIGHTERS ARE RALLYING.
From all across Victoria we’re coming together. Whether its an Allan Government, or a Carroll Government, we will make you accountable. We’re making sure Premier Ben Carroll knows what happens when you turn your back on public safety. To our members, we will see you there! To our supporters, we invite you to join us […]
Help Firefighters Support Your Safety By Sending a Letter to The Premier!
https://firecrisis.com.au/send-the-letter/ Help firefighters support your safety by sending a letter to the Premier and Emergency Services Minister. Ben Carroll Paul Edbrooke MPVictorian Labor
Why Have Premier Carroll & Minister Edbrooke Turned Their Back on the Community & Firefighters?
Members, the Labor Government has turned its back on firefighters and public safety. Now is the time to make sure the public knows what is happening. Speak up. Tell your story. And don’t let the Government silence firefighters who are standing up for community safety.
Fire Ops 101: A Different Perspective
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg AO, MAPS, took part in Fire Ops 101 at the Fire Rescue Victoria Training Academy in Craigieburn. This account has been adapted from his original article with his kind permission. There is a particular moment in life when you realise you have made a series of decisions that cannot be undone. For […]
Red Nose Day — Get silly for a serious cause
Today, we wear red to help save little lives and support grieving families. Red Nose Day funds vital research, safe-sleep education and 24/7 support for families who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby or child. Every donation, every conversation and every red nose can make a difference. Get Red. Save Little Lives. Find […]