A year that exposed the truth — and strengthened our resolve!
This year, we saw the reality laid bare: Broken, out-of-date fire trucks failing and putting Victorians at risk No long-duration breathing apparatus to rescue people in the Metro and West Gate tunnels Proof that firefighter radios do not work in new tunnels — proving Premier Jacinta Allan wrong The Breaking Point documentary showing the truth […]
Victoria’s fire coverage beyond critical
Metro and outer metro Melbourne are severely under capacity, with ageing fire trucks breaking down at alarming rates. FRV’s own standard says 29 broken down trucks is a “critical” situation. FRV started this week with 36 fire trucks broken down. With two more failing today it now sits at 38. * Fire Station 01 Eastern […]
An Afternoon of Camaraderie at the UFU Annual Barbecue
With the sun shining and plenty of familiar faces around, the UFU annual barbecue was a great opportunity to come together, share a laugh and enjoy each other’s company; what a relaxed and enjoyable way to close out the year together! The UFU held its annual barbecue on 23rd December, providing an opportunity for members […]
Acknowledgement of Country
On Tuesday 23rd December, ACFO Craig Williams invited officers and staff at the Northern District Office (NDO) to take part in an Acknowledgement of Country, delivered by Rhiannon Roberts-Hartley, a proud Bundjalung Nation woman currently working at NDO. The acknowledgement was held ahead of the end-of-year team meeting on Wurundjeri Country in Bundoora — a […]
Premier Allan – Why Have You & Your Advisers & Ministers Put Lives at Risk – Parliamentary Inquiry is the Only Rightful & Honorable Thing Now!
UFU Secretary Peter Marshall calls for a Parliamentary Inquiry into the wrongful approach and timing of the opening of the Westgate and Metro Tunnels. Where is the accountability Premier. How on earth could you even think it was safe to open these tunnels without proper preparation and removal of risks that put peoples lives in […]
Geelong Left Without a Fire Rescue Truck for 48 Hours
Geelong, the Surf Coast and Bellarine were left without professional heavy rescue capability for at least 48 hours this week after the area’s only Fire Rescue Victoria heavy rescue truck broke down, sparking concerns about emergency response coverage as the region heads into its busiest period on the roads. The specialist vehicle, based at Geelong […]
SILENCE SPEAKS VOLUMES
Last Saturday, UFU Corporate, Technical and Administrative (CTA) members took a stand — holding a silent protest against Fire Rescue Victoria’s Executive. For more than five months, FRV Deputy Secretary Tony Matthews has ignored CTA workers’ latest bargaining offer. That silence has left these workers underpaid, undervalued and disrespected. CTA members are essential to Victoria’s […]
Jacinta Allan, Jaclyn Symes & Vicky Ward Have Wrongly Cut Funding to Emergency Services. Due to These 3 People “Lives Are On the Line”
Jacinta Allan has introduced a great big new tax in the name of emergency services personnel, yet CUT their funding at the same time. These cuts have consequences. Lives are on the line.
Nick McGowan Town Hall Radio Check – Validates the Firefighter and Community Risk
Nick McGowan performs a radio check on the Metro Tunnel Town Hall Station. Completely validating the risk to Firefighters, Police, Ambulance and the Community that clearly shows the government see political stunts and expediency more important than the safety and lives of people! Watch the video and see for yourself!
UFU Members Bring Xmas to the Austin Hospital Paediatric Ward
Heidelberg Firefighters Share the Spirit of Christmas This Christmas, UFU members from Fire Station 15 Heidelberg filled a sleigh full of toys to donate to kids in the paediatric ward at the Austin Hospital, helping bring some much-needed joy during a tough time of year. The special donation was proudly coordinated by Leading Firefighter Curtis […]