Twentyman Tradition Continues
On behalf of the UFU Branch Committee of Management and The Twentyman foundation please accept our congratulations and warm thanks for the wonderful efforts of our members in collecting and donating toys for the underprivileged. You have once again brightened the lives and brought joy to deserving children. It cant go without saying we are […]
UFU Members Shout Out to “Hooked on Bait”
Hooked On Bait & Tackle in Hoppers Crossing has worked with UFU Members to donate Fishing Gear for the Les Twentyman Foundation Gift Drive. A great contribution that will go a long way to putting smiles on faces this Christmas. Thanks to Mick and Mell for their contribution.
Bondi December 2025 – We Stand Together in Support and Solidarity with All Those Affected
WEST GATE TUNNELS OPEN TOMORROW — FIREFIGHTERS ARE NOT READY
At 5am tomorrow, the new West Gate Tunnels will open to the public. Yet firefighters have NOT been given the opportunity to conduct emergency scenario training, have received NO proper familiarisation, and have been provided NO clear information on where to go or what to do when something goes wrong. Critically, there are also serious […]
Commissioner Freeman & The VIC ALP Government Still Not Listening
On Saturday, UFU members staged a silent protest — a clear and respectful message that Fire Rescue Victoria is not working and that firefighters and staff have lost confidence in its leadership. CTA workers have gone over five years without a signed EBA or a pay rise, with FRV executive management ignoring the UFU’s proposal […]
Melissa Horne MP Interview on 3AW – Out of Touch and Not Listening to Firefighters
On 3AW Drive today, Heidi Murphy questioned Minister Melissa Horne MP about firefighters’ safety concerns. The $10B West Gate Tunnel is being rushed open this Sunday — yet firefighters have had no emergency drills and no access to emergency plans. In the interview, the Minister admits she has “no visibility” over emergency preparedness. Victorians deserve […]
UFU Members Bringing More Christmas Joy to Those In Need for the Twentyman Foundation
UFU Members across Victoria continue to proudly support the Les Twentyman Foundation Gift Drive. Collection is drawing near a close with handover scheduled for early next week. Thanks to all our members across Victoria for supporting this wonderful appeal in 2025
UFU Members Bringing Christmas Joy to Those In Need
Thank you to the United Firefighters Union members at Mildura Fire Station, for supporting the Mallee Family Care Christmas Appeal again this year – we are so grateful for your generosity! These kind donations will ensure 40 Mallee children experience the joy of receiving gifts on Christmas morning—something that may not have been possible otherwise. […]
UFU CTA Members Take a Stand
Today, Corporate, Technical and Admin (CTA) members held a silent, respectful protest as FRV’s Executive — Commissioner Freeman and Deputy Commissioners Cowling and Fischer — attended a recruit graduation. CTA members chose silence out of respect for the graduates — but their message was unmistakable: Five years without a pay rise, and FRV has ignored […]
UFU Members Annual Toy Drive for the Les Twentyman Foundation
Firefighters across Victoria are busy collecting gifts for the Les Twentyman Foundation Toy Drive, to bring joy and support to vulnerable young people across Victoria. The UFU and its members continue to proudly work with the Les Twentyman Foundation and share in the legacy Les created. #christmas