Victoria’s Firetruck Crisis – Now a Quiz Question!
Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis has made The Shepparton News Quiz in Thursdays paper. True or False? Hint, go to www.firetruckcrisis.com.au for the sad facts about this truism.
UFU Members – Olivia Newton John’s Walk For Wellness.
UFU Victorian Branch will once again proudly be part of this years Olivia Newton John’s Walk For Wellness. Members who are intending to register are encouraged to contact the UFU Vic Branch office. Supporters can register on the following link https://www.walkforwellness.com.au/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFV3GBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHarInxytGjphjADzGAANMaafITGuPLVaEF-UvgejrLW4X4kbbwY1VDGoHw_aem_x3QuDlLQTxEaGaLlsNdoWg
No Ladder platform at fire Station 1 since 30th August. Whole CBD compromised!
Fire Station 1 has been without a Ladder Platform since August 30th! This is the first responding aerial appliance for the CBD of Melbourne, and without it the thousands of workers and residents are at risk. Firefighters on station have resorted to drastic measures!
Dandenong Loses Yet Another Appliance
Dandenong loses yet another appliance. Victoria’s Fire Truck Crisis Continues to impact the community of Dandenong with another appliance taken off the road, following plumes of smoke emitting from the appliance. With its Ladder Platform already out of commission, this leaves the community of Dandenong at serious risk. This is what the community gets as […]
Critical shortage of Ladder Platforms across Victoria!
Victoria’s Fire Truck crisis has escalated over the weekend, as out of date Ladder Platforms have been taken offline with regions across the State left without protection from these critical appliances. Stations across Victoria are reporting that there are no spare appliances available. This includes Dandenong, which currently is without a Ladder Platform. The Ladder […]
Emergency Services Workers Deserve Way Better Than What Minister Symes & Government do for them and our Community!
Across Victoria, Emergency Service Workers from Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria are uniting in their campaign for better pay and conditions. Emergency Workers met yesterday in Warrnambool to discuss how all three organisations are actively attacking their conditions in the workplace and how they can support each other. Why is the State […]
UFU MEMBERS HELPING OUR COMMUNITY!
Our UFU members at Fire Station 68 – Lucas have successfully raised funds to support WRISC, a local not-for-profit dedicated to helping women and children affected by family violence. Today, Firefighter Brennan, who recently graduated from the academy, presented a donation of nearly $1,000 to WRISC board member, Yvette. This money will go towards advocacy, […]
2 Photo’s 22 years apart – Same old Truck – Minister Symes Your Do What I Say Not What I Do Attitude & Actions on Display – Fail!
The state of Victoria’s Fire Rescue Fleet can be summed up in these two photo’s. LFF Paul Whelan is shown with his 4-year-old son in 2002, in front of Teleboom 44 (Car 376). 22 years’ later LFF Whelan, now retired, stands with his son Ed (now 26) in front of the same Teleboom which Ed […]
9/11 Never Forget – The Ultimate Sacrifice!
The UFU respectfully conveys its deepest sympathy to the families, friends and colleagues of the Firefighters and IAFF Members who passed on 11 September 2001, as well as those who have passed since due to injury or illness from their service on that day. The consequences of the 9/11 attacks reverberated globally within our firefighting […]
1st Responders Stand in Solidarity. Minister Symes, Premier Allan “Show Nothing but Disrespect for the people who put their lives on the line for you and our Community” Fail!
Emergency Services Workers standing in solidarity for better pay and conditions. The State Government is refusing to offer our Emergency Services Workers fair pay and conditions in the workplace. Why do Minister Symes, Premier Allan, State Labor Government put First Responders Last? Respect those who put their lives on the line for you and the […]