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Ladder Platforms still MIA as Freeman lives it up on Myrtle Beach

s Victoria continues to experience its latest round of Truck breakdowns, leaving the community at risk, FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman has been busy working through his Myrtle Beach Conference Agenda. A Pre- Conference Golf Event was held overnight, Australian time, followed by an Opening Ceremony Dinner and a round of ‘Hospitality’. Victorians are quite right […]

In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2025 , we recognise the service of Firefighters in our ranks

Scott Burns – Leading Firefighter Shepparton Medic, Operation Habitat, Australia’s contribution to the multinational response known as Operation Provide Comfort, 1991. Unit 2 FD AMB Operation Habitat – Humanitarian aid to the Kurdish refugees in northern Iraq. Following the Gulf War in 1991, up to four million people became refugees when the Iraqi army moved […]

The Good Friday Appeal is on!

UFU members from Fire Station 01 Eastern Hill (Melbourne CBD) have organised to be out collecting on the corner outside the fire station between emergencies. If you’re in the area, give them a wave—or better yet, a donation! Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting the incredible work of the Royal Children’s Hospital. If you […]

Town Hall Meeting Ringwood

Town Hall Meeting in Ringwood to hear about Jacinta Allan’s proposed new tax that will affect every Victorian, yet at the same time seek to legislate FUNDING CUTS to our Fire Services.

FRV Corporate Employees Deserve Fair Pay!

Fire Rescue Victoria’s dedicated corporate and technical employees—who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support frontline firefighters—have gone without a pay rise for five years. Now, after years of being undervalued and ignored, these essential staff have been forced to take protected industrial action. They’ve been offered substandard pay and conditions that fall far short […]