MEDIA RELEASE: FIREFIGHTERS WELCOME PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY INTO 2026 SUMMER FIRES ACROSS VICTORIA
All Parties Back Bushfire Inquiry to Protect Victorian Communities
Yesterday every political party in Victoria came together to support a cross-party motion calling for an inquiry into the recent bushfires. Nick McGowan described it as an important day for our state and acknowledged that this wouldn’t have happened without the strong advocacy of the United Firefighters Union, who have worked hard to bring together […]
ONLY ONE LEFT: How the Allan Government has broken Victoria’s fire service
Teleboom 7 has been pulled from Thomastown to replace a broken-down Teleboom 10 in Richmond — leaving just ONE operational teleboom across all of Metro and Outer Metro Melbourne. These trucks are critical for rescuing people and fighting fires at height. There is also no spare fire trucks anywhere in Fire Rescue Victoria. The Thomastown […]
International Working Women’s Day 2026
International Working Women’s Day 2026 is a day of solidarity and education, and Trades Hall is welcoming unionists from across the state to join them for a full day of free training and a lunchtime IWWD rally. UFU Victoria is supporting members to participate in the day. Join us at Trades Hall on Friday 6 […]
Fire Rescue Victoria’s own headquarters is literally falling apart
Last week, chunks of concrete broke off the East Melbourne building and crashed onto the footpath below, forcing areas to be shut off due to safety risks. This is Fire Rescue Victoria under the Allan Government — a fire service in visible decline. Victorians are paying twice as much in emergency services tax, yet Victoria’s […]
Fire Rescue Victoria UFU members don’t just protect Melbourne
Our members respond wherever Victorians are under threat. See below several videos showing FRV UFU members deployed to the Gellibrand fire complex, protecting homes and communities.
Australian Fire Services Medal
The UFU congratulates Commander Graham Kirk and Acting Commander Gavin Parker on today being awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). The AFSM recognises distinguished service by members of Australian fire services, and these awards reflect decades of dedication, professionalism, and commitment to keeping Victorians safe. The UFU Victoria Secretary, President, BCOM and all members […]
BENDIGO HAS A NEW $2.4M FIRE STATION – STILL EMPTY AFTER MORE THAN 4 YEARS
A brand-new fire station built in Murphy Street, East Bendigo sits completely unused more than four years after its completion, prompting outrage from local MPs and the community. The station was built following recommendations stemming from the Black Saturday Bushfires Royal Commission, intended as a temporary home for firefighters while the ageing Hargreaves Street Fire Station was upgraded. The modern four-bay facility […]
Ghost Fire Station a Waste of Taxpayer Cash
A brand-new fire station built in Murphy Street, East Bendigo sits completely unused nearly four years after its completion, prompting outrage from local MPs and the community. Nick McGowan MP highlights the sheer waste of taxpayer money and asks the obvious question:Why was this station built if it was never going to be used? Watch Nick McGowans MP […]
Mildura Firefighters Left Without Backup — Again
Since October 2025, Fire Station 72 (Mildura) has been without its reserve fire truck — a critical resource for maintaining emergency response capability, particularly during extreme heat. Right now, Mildura is facing a forecast of seven consecutive days above 40°C, with temperatures expected to peak at 47°C on Tuesday. Local firefighters have exhausted every possible option to […]