Nick McGowan is Right – This is Common & Our Community is At Risk
Nick Mcgowan highlights what firefighters have been saying for a long time to the tone deaf Labor Government. over 64% of Victoria’s fire fleet is already beyond its service life, with the approaching bushfire season. This is reckless.
Bringing Joy to Melbourne’s West
Saint Nick was joined by members of the Firefighters Union to hand out presents to children in need. Hundreds of children have been treated to an early visit from Santa Claus in Melbourne’s west. The man in red joined forces with firefighters and The Les Twentyman Foundation to hand out Christmas presents to families in […]
BALLARAT | UFU POLITICAL ACTION CAMPAIGN
UFU members in Ballarat have taken part in a Political Action Campaign (PAC) calling on the Allan Labor Government to scrap the flawed Emergency Services Tax. Victorians are being forced to pay up to twice as much tax, yet Fire Rescue Victoria faces a $114 million funding cut. That’s enough money to replace more than […]
Ballarat Firefighters Deliver Big For Christmas!
UFU members from Fire Station 67 – Ballarat City and Fire Station 68 – Lucas have generously donated well over 100 toys, along with cash donations, to the Ballarat Foundation’s “Ballarat Christmas Appeal.” For many years, Ballarat’s UFU members have proudly supported this important cause in conjunction with local radio station 3BA, helping ensure local […]
Twentyman Tradition Continues
On behalf of the UFU Branch Committee of Management and The Twentyman foundation please accept our congratulations and warm thanks for the wonderful efforts of our members in collecting and donating toys for the underprivileged. You have once again brightened the lives and brought joy to deserving children. It cant go without saying we are […]
UFU Members Shout Out to “Hooked on Bait”
Hooked On Bait & Tackle in Hoppers Crossing has worked with UFU Members to donate Fishing Gear for the Les Twentyman Foundation Gift Drive. A great contribution that will go a long way to putting smiles on faces this Christmas. Thanks to Mick and Mell for their contribution.
Bondi December 2025 – We Stand Together in Support and Solidarity with All Those Affected
WEST GATE TUNNELS OPEN TOMORROW — FIREFIGHTERS ARE NOT READY
At 5am tomorrow, the new West Gate Tunnels will open to the public. Yet firefighters have NOT been given the opportunity to conduct emergency scenario training, have received NO proper familiarisation, and have been provided NO clear information on where to go or what to do when something goes wrong. Critically, there are also serious […]
Commissioner Freeman & The VIC ALP Government Still Not Listening
On Saturday, UFU members staged a silent protest — a clear and respectful message that Fire Rescue Victoria is not working and that firefighters and staff have lost confidence in its leadership. CTA workers have gone over five years without a signed EBA or a pay rise, with FRV executive management ignoring the UFU’s proposal […]
Melissa Horne MP Interview on 3AW – Out of Touch and Not Listening to Firefighters
On 3AW Drive today, Heidi Murphy questioned Minister Melissa Horne MP about firefighters’ safety concerns. The $10B West Gate Tunnel is being rushed open this Sunday — yet firefighters have had no emergency drills and no access to emergency plans. In the interview, the Minister admits she has “no visibility” over emergency preparedness. Victorians deserve […]