LEST WE FORGET!
Anzac Day holds particular significance among the ranks for our members. We recognise, Deeply Thank and respect those who have served our country. We the UFU will always be grateful, and you will never be forgotten. Current serving members who have served our country that are amongst the many we are fondly grateful for at […]
Ministers’ Heckled During Tainted Government Announcement!
Labor MPs Maree Edwards and Vicki Ward have been heckled while unveiling a $365 million state budget boost for firefighters. Marong CFA volunteer of 35 years, Michael Shay, challenged the timing, asking why the funding wasn’t delivered years earlier. The package will deliver new trucks, stations and equipment for Country Fire Authority and Forest Fire […]
FIRE SERVICE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT A DROP IN OCEAN COMPARED TO $5.4 BILLION TAX
FIRE SERVICE FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT A DROP IN OCEAN COMPARED TO $5.4 BILLION TAX Thursday 23 April 2026 – A coalition of career and volunteer firefighters are calling out the Victorian Government’s announcement of new CFA funding that falls well short of what is required to address longstanding risks across the fire services- and includes no funding […]
Double Standards – Premier Allan, Treasurer Symes & Other MP’s Pocket ‘Millions’ to Pay Off Second Homes
Whilst Victorian Fire Services are on life support with massive issues risking the lives of everyone due to the service being horribly underfunded and Victorians pay an extra $5billion in an ’emergency services tax with most people and families struggling to make ends meet’, Jacinta Allan has pocketed over $290,000 for her ‘city residence’ 2nd home allowance […]
The Truth about the Critical Situation with FRV Fire Trucks
FRV’s metropolitan Melbourne fleet availability is deemed critical when more than 29 trucks are unavailable for firefighters to use. This week that number reached 42 trucks off the road, unable to be responded to emergencies. So far in 2026, FRV has had a minimum of 31 trucks unavailable in any given week. What used to […]
The Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2026 Summer Fires continues with an Open Mic Session yesterday in Colac
UFU members appeared, highlighting that despite the devastating impacts of this summer’s fires being predicted, Victoria was not fire ready due to a failure to properly invest in our fire services. Open Mic Sessions continue today, Wednesday 22nd April at Quantong and Friday 24th April at Alexandra. UFU Members will be appearing at these sessions. […]
Firefighters help save young life in critical cardiac arrest
Outstanding work by UFU members from Fire Station 48 – Taylors Lakes, whose rapid response and clinical skill proved critical during a confronting cardiac arrest at a local fast-food business. A teenager suddenly collapsed while at work, with a quick-thinking co-worker immediately stepping in to perform CPR under the guidance of a 000VIC call-taker. When […]
Owner & Dog Reunited
Firefighters from FS 81 and the High Angle Rescue Team carried out a successful animal rescue this morning in South Morang. A much-loved family pet had fallen approximately 4 metres down a drain shaft. Crews quickly responded, safely retrieving the dog and reuniting it with its relieved owner. A great outcome thanks to the skill […]
Firefighters Are Out In Your Streets
Firefighters are out in your streets — not just on the fireground, but in your communities for the Political Action Campaign. Across places such as Preston, Ballarat and Eltham and more, UFU members are out in electorates — walking the dog, pushing prams, and speaking with locals — because Victorians deserve to know the truth. […]
Fire Station 87 in Dandenong has taken delivery of a new Heavy Rescue truck
Fire Station 87 in Dandenong has taken delivery of a new Heavy Rescue truck this week — a critical addition that will respond to serious vehicle accidents with the specialist equipment needed to free trapped patients quickly and safely. Every minute matters at these incidents. Rapid rescue means getting people to hospital sooner and giving […]