Spreading the Message – “Firefighter foam is a serious health risk to firefighters”
Mick Tisbury and Dave Hamilton from @vicufu came to speak with FBU health and safety reps, sharing their knowledge and experience on campaigning for blood testing and regulations on forever chemicals in firefighting foam. Mick and Dave have achieved remarkable success, securing presumptive legislation that provides firefighters with recognition and compensation for work-related diseases. The […]
We are rallying with farmers, volunteers and members of the community against this new tax by the Allan Government
Please share this far and wide, we hope to see as many there as possible to send them a message
JACINTA ALLAN’S GUILTY PARTIES SELLS OUT VICTORIANS & FIRE SERVICES
Despite weeks of protest from farmers, volunteer firefighters, and professional firefighters, the Allan Government — backed by the Greens, Legalise Cannabis and Animal Justice Party — has passed a $5 billion Fire Services Levy hike. All three groups stood together to fight this unfair tax. Now they’ve been betrayed. This is nothing more than a […]
Happy Mothers Day!
oday we honour all the incredible mothers who balance the demands of family and being in the fire service. Your strength, courage, and commitment inspire us every day — on the frontlines and in the support roles, at home, and amongst of our union movement too. From UFU Victorian Branch, thank you for all that […]
Say no to the new tax and fire services cuts!
UFU Mildura Delegate Luke Alexander joined local MP Jade Benham on her podcast this week, where he spoke about the massive hike in the proposed Victorian Emergency Services Levy — amongst other key issues facing firefighters and our communities. Click play below to hear a few powerful moments from the interview.To hear the full episode, […]
UFU Expresses Deep Appreciation to Adam Bandt!
UFU thanks Adam for his advocacy and support.
Firefighters aren’t alone, farmers and everyday Victorians are furious about this new tax!
Firefighters aren’t alone, farmers and everyday Victorians are furious about this new tax. This isn’t reform, it’s a cash grab to plug their leaking budget and we’re all paying the price!
ALS Awareness Month
Did you know that military veterans and #firefighters are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS? This #ALSAwarenessMonth, we’re raising awareness and supporting research to help find answers – and a cure. Explore the Muscular Dystrophy Association‘s network of Care Centers, which offer specialized support for those living with ALS http://www.mda.org/filltheboot/iaff/als-resources
May 4th is International Firefighters Day
We’d like to acknowledge the work firefighters do every day, not only at emergencies but in the community, and behind the scenes. We also recognise the families, friends, and colleagues who support them. From the UFU Victorian Branch, thank you.
Ladder Platforms still MIA as Freeman lives it up on Myrtle Beach
s Victoria continues to experience its latest round of Truck breakdowns, leaving the community at risk, FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman has been busy working through his Myrtle Beach Conference Agenda. A Pre- Conference Golf Event was held overnight, Australian time, followed by an Opening Ceremony Dinner and a round of ‘Hospitality’. Victorians are quite right […]