FRV’S UNSTAFFED NEW BREATHING APPARATUS AND REHABILITATION UNITS EXPOSE FRV EXECUTIVE’S FUNDING PRIORITIES ARE ALL WRONG
18 AUGUST 2026 – Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is attempting to showcase their Breathing Apparatus Support and Rehabilitation Units at this week’s Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) conference. However, the organisation is refusing to commit the necessary firefighters to staff these vital and time-critical appliances, raising serious concerns about operational readiness and […]
26-08-05 UFU DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO IBAC FOLLOWING TWO UNFOUNDED CORRUPTION PROBES
5 AUGUST 2026 – The United Firefighters Union (UFU) is calling for an immediate investigation into the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) after two extensive inquiries spanning eight years and costing an estimated $8 million of taxpayer monies failed to produce any findings of corrupt conduct against the union or its officials. IBAC’s Operation Turton […]
ADDITIONAL STATEMENT — UNRESOLVED MATTERS UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF COMMISSIONER FREEMAN
Attributable to Peter Marshall, Branch Secretary, United Firefighters Union of Australia (Victorian Branch) This is a further statement to the one issued this morning in response to Commissioner Freeman’s letter. The following matters remain unresolved under his leadership, and are the substance behind the overwhelming vote of no confidence in the Commissioner.Enterprise bargaining After more […]
STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED FIREFIGHTERS UNION
20 July 2026 The United Firefighters Union rejects Commissioner Freeman’s letter of 20 July 2026 in its entirety. 90.85% of the FRV workforce has voted no confidence in Commissioner Freeman — and they have done so for very good reason. That verdict is not harassment. It is the democratic judgement of the firefighters and staff […]
‘One dental emergency away’: Emergency service workers challenge Government over seven-year pay dispute in new advertising campaign
MEDIA STATEMENT – Divisive and Incompetent – Shadow Emergency Services Minister Danny O’Brien should resign
Statement Attributable to Peter Marshall United Firefighters Union
MEDIA RELEASE – UFUA WELCOMES COMMONWEALTH LEGAL ACTION AGAINST 3M OVER PFAS CONTAMINATION
“The United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to commence legal action against 3M over Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contamination, following more than 15 years of advocacy by firefighters and the Union.” – The UFUA noted firefighters nationally have long called for action to hold multinational companies accountable for widespread […]
FIRE SERVICE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT A DROP IN OCEAN COMPARED TO $5.4 BILLION TAX
FIRE SERVICE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT A DROP IN OCEAN COMPARED TO $5.4 BILLION TAX Thursday 23 April 2026 – A coalition of career and volunteer firefighters are calling out the Victorian Government’s announcement of new CFA funding that falls well short of what is required to address longstanding risks across the fire services- and includes no funding […]
MEDIA RELEASE: FIREFIGHTERS WELCOME PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO 2026 SUMMER FIRES ACROSS VICTORIA
