Yet Another Critical Life-Threatening Fire Truck Failure!
Firefighters were called to the Love Machine nightclub in Prahran just after 2am to a fully involved structure fire. Crews from across Melbourne responded, working quickly to bring the blaze under control. But during this critical incident, a fire truck from West Melbourne suffered a pump failure while trying to supply water — taking it […]
UFU Members Turn Out in Solidarity with Teachers Supporting Their Rightful Cause Against the Disastrous ALP Government!
A big thank you to our members who joined the march with Teachers supporting them in their fight for a fair wage with this disastrous Victorian ALP Government!
Teachers 24 Hour Stop Work 24th March
Members Sharing the Message of the Major Risk Victoria Faces as a Result of the Governments Neglect of the Fire Service
Members helping spread the important message to the community of the major risk to all as a result of the Victorian Labor Governments long held approach of running down fire services at the Yarraville Community Festival. It was wonderful to see such great participation and engagement with the community who are shocked at the terrible […]
Where is the “Long ALP Promised” Clyde North Fire Station
Clyde North was promised a Fire Rescue Victoria station by the end of 2023. It’s now 2026 — and there’s still nothing. In that time, right across the road from where that station should be, a townhouse fire tore through six garages and a car. Lives put at risk. Property lost. A response stretched thinner […]
Firefighter Forced to Use Own Credit Card to Pay For Fuel for the Truck
At least one staff member from Victoria’s firefighting service has been forced to use their own money to refuel an emergency vehicle after their government-issued card was declined. Fire Rescue Victoria has confirmed it is investigating the cause of the embarrassing bungle, but did not answer questions about how widely the problem has spread. The […]
10,000 Followers — Thank You!
A big thank you to everyone who has supported our Instagram page and helped us reach 10,000 followers. It’s great to see our community continuing to grow and connect. We appreciate the support and look forward to keeping the conversation going.
Questions Raised About Transparency in Fire Services as Station Visit Rules Tightened
Questions are being raised about transparency within Fire Rescue Victoria after reports that staff have been reminded that requests from politicians to visit fire stations must go through official approval channels. The issue emerged following visits by Nick McGowan, Shadow Minister for Fire Rescue Victoria, who has been speaking with firefighters about pressures facing the service and the […]
Campaigning for a Better Fire Service at the Pakenham Show
Huge support from the local community today as Members took their campaign for a better Fire Service to the Pakenham Show. The community agrees, why are Victorians paying a higher tax that is failing to deliver an effective, fit for purpose Fire Service! Jacinta Allan and Labor are leaving firefighters and the community at risk, […]
UFU Members Hit the Streets of Melton – Firecrisis!
Melton Firefighters are holding their local MP to account. Will Steve McGhie speak out on Victoria’s Fire Crisis? #Firecrisis #melton #victoria #melbourne #firetruck TO WATCH AND IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE MEMBERS PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW