Firefighter Suffers Serious Life-Threatening Exposure at Major Chemical Fire
Serious questions must be asked of Fire Rescue Victoria leadership after a firefighter suffered life-threatening injuries at last month’s Viva Refinery incident.
It is an indictment on FRV Commissioner Gavin Freemans leadership and despite firefighters repeated warnings about unsafe vehicles, unsafe work practices, unsafe radios and unsafe personal protective equipment that all went ignored or dismissed, yet now we have a firefighter seriously injured potentially with life changing injuries.
Saving Zoe!
This afternoon, firefighters from Fire station 57 – Tarneit responded to a stove fire, with reports that the family’s puppy, Zoe, was still trapped inside.
Crews immediately got to work, rapidly knocking down the fire before it spread any further and beginning a search of the home. Thankfully, little Zoe was found hiding under a bed and safely carried outside into the fresh air. After a quick check over by firefighters, Zoe was reunited with her relieved family.
Government Drives Massive Urban Expansion Leaving Fire Services Behind Placing the Community at Risk
Nina Taylor MP Your government is driving massive expansion across this region, directly impacting South Melbourne, Southbank, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, St Kilda and surrounding suburbs.
More apartments. More businesses. More people.
But where is the investment in emergency services to match it?
Outstanding work by UFU members from Fire Station 63 Geelong City
Outstanding work by UFU members from Fire Station 63 Geelong City, whose actions during a critical Emergency Medical Response (EMR) incident have been formally recognised by Ambulance Victoria.
We Will Not Be Silenced on Safety
UFU Secretary Peter Marshall delivers a clear message to the Victorian Government and FRV — firefighters will not be silenced when it comes to community safety.
UNITED FOR SAFETY. UNITED IN VOICE.
When It Comes to Safety, We Won’t Be Silenced — Because Community Safety Matters!
Happy Mother’s Day
Today we recognise all the incredible mums across all of our UFU members who help keep Victoria’s fire services running every single day.
Whether on the fire trucks or behind the scenes keeping the fire services operating — your strength, dedication and sacrifice never go unnoticed.
On behalf of the UFU Victorian Branch Secretary, President, BCOM and all UFU members, Happy Mother’s Day
Calls Grow for Tarneit MP Dylan Wight to Meet Local Firefighters
Four bays. One ageing truck.
Tarneit firefighters say frontline resources are being stretched beyond breaking point. As one of Victoria’s busiest fire stations they are operating with a single ageing appliance and are calling on local MP Dylan Wight to come and see the situation firsthand!
Members Educating the Public at the South Melbourne Market on the Perilous State of the Fire Service & Failings of the State Government!
South Melbourne locals were asking the same question: where is the fire service levy going? Victorians are paying more, yet this government and local MP Nina Taylor still refuse to explain why firefighters are being left without reliable trucks and equipment
WEST MELBOURNE FIRE STATION UNDER PRESSURE AFTER APPLIANCE LOSS
West Melbourne Fire Station has lost another appliance at a time when demand on local firefighters remains high. This means firefighters responding to incidents in the area are now operating once again with reduced resources