Police and firefighters’ unions have joined calls to urgently review mandatory sentences for assaulting emergency service workers
Police and firefighters’ unions have joined calls to urgently review mandatory sentences for assaulting emergency service workers, after a paramedic was hospitalised but fell through gaps in the law because she was not treating a patient at the time she was attacked. The Victorian Ambulance Union wrote to Attorney-General Sonya Kilkenny on Thursday afternoon demanding […]
Campaigning For A Better Fire Service – Tyabb Air Show
Firefighters at the Tyabb Airshow! Local firefighters are taking a stand for a better fire service, highlighting the urgent need for updated equipment and trucks. The community deserves modern resources to ensure safety and efficiency, not outdated tools that are not fit for pupose. Will local MP Paul Mercurio stand behind our firefighters and support […]
Victoria’s Fire Services Are Underfunded & Not Fit For Purpose. Hold Your Local MP To Account!
Firefighters across Victoria are holding Victorian ALP Government MP’s to account for their failure to invest in our Fire Service. This is Victoria’s fire service under the Allan Government — ageing trucks, repeated failures, no spares, and frontline protection stretched to breaking point. The Allan Government Slashes,Victoria Burns #firecrisis #Victoria
Fire Rescue Victoria is currently operating without internet across the organisation.
Staff were told this morning to use 4G/5G where possible. The outage appears to have possibly started last night — and it’s still impacting operations today. It’s not just day to day internet use it affects. It’s stopping rostering from occurring, with stations unable to access systems to fill vacancies. An emergency service should have […]
International Working Women’s Day 2026 Training
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 […]
Three Fire Truck Failures at One House Fire
Yesterday in Dandenong, firefighters were put at serious risk when three fire trucks failed at the one house fire. Crews arrived to find the home fully involved. As firefighters entered to search for occupants, their pump truck repeatedly went into fault mode and shut down — forcing a retreat and delaying water supply while another […]
Members of the UFU, CFA Volunteers Group and the Across Victoria Alliance spend their Valentine’s Day out in the community
Yesterday, members of the UFU, CFA Volunteers Group and the Across Victoria Alliance spent their Valentine’s Day out in the community — talking to Victorians about what’s really happening to their fire services. This time, we were campaigning on the border of Jacinta Allan’s own electorate of Bendigo East. The response? Overwhelmingly supportive. We had […]
This Valentine’s Day, here’s another one of our special cards
We care deeply about the safety of Victorian communities — and the safety of firefighters who protect them. But no matter how much firefighters want to be there for you, they can’t do it without the proper equipment. Looking after each other means properly funding our fire services.
About Today
Being February 14th, we thought we’d share a few of our own special edition Valentine’s Day cards Because nothing says caring for loved ones like properly funded fire services, reliable fire trucks and strong unions. Whether you’re spending today at home with your loved ones or on shift protecting the community, we hope you have […]
Four Decades of Service: Fire Station 31 Honours Two Dedicated Leaders
Congratulations to Leading Firefighters Phil Constantinou and Albert “Alby” Perini on their long and distinguished careers, each spanning more than four decades with Fire Rescue Victoria. The pair were recognised during a special ceremony at Fire Station 31 in Glen Waverley, celebrating a combined 94 years of commitment to protecting the community. Reflecting on 47 years of […]