International Firefighters Day!
International Firefighters’ Day: Honouring Bravery and Dedication On May 4, we come together to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day, a day to recognise and thank firefighters worldwide for their unwavering courage, selflessness, and commitment to protecting our communities. This year marks a significant milestone – the 25th anniversary since the proposal of International Firefighters’ Day in […]
UFU MEMBERS COME TOGETHER AS ONE IN SUPPORT OF OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS!
Today, May Day 2024, UFU Corporate and Operational Members stood in solidarity at a Mass Meeting to condemn FRV’s failure to make a genuine offer in good faith to Corporate & Technical staff. FRV Corporate Staff have not received a wage increase in over 4 years!
International Workers Memorial Day
28 April each year is International Workers Memorial Day, the day that we remember and mourn for the dead, and fight for the living. Today, UFU members joined representatives from other unions and Ballarat Trades Hall at the memorial of the Delacombe Trench collapse that killed Jack Brownlee and Charlie Howkins with their family members […]
We Remember Anzac Day
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 […]
FRVs managements list of “do as we say, not as we do” grows
FRV Deputy Commissioner appears on Ch9 news after a spate of Lithium Ion fires, pleading with community to make safe decisions when charging and looking after the batteries. FRV written safety advice states: ‘Charge your device on non-combustible surfaces in a room where a smoke alarm is present. Avoid locations where a fire would block […]
Under Resourced Fire Service at Straining Point!
Communities across Victoria are being left at risk due to Victoria’s under funded and under resourced Fire Rescue Service being pushed to its limits. In the past 36 hours the following issues have been experienced due to a lack of funding and planning: Point Cook -Pumper 58 was taken offline leading to the following shortages: […]
All of Western Victoria Relying on a Transporter From Richmond!
No spare transporters in the state. The western half of Victoria now being serviced by FS10 Richmond for confined space and trench rescue as Transporter 68 is also offline and just a utility responding. #springst #warrnambool #firecrisisvictoria
INCOME PROTECTION UPDATE GETTING THE RIGHT RESULTS FOR OUR MEMBERS!
How great is it having a union that is continually advocating & working for the health, welfare of its members, and their families…!
Is that the Truth or did you hear it from FRV?
Despite employing a PR and media team that outnumbers most Ministers offices, no one from FRV would go on air to address the catastrophic failure of Pumper 57 at a house fire in Truganina last Thursday when requested by 3AW on Friday. Rather FRV headquarters put out two short statements that shamefully dismissed accounts provided […]
Respecting our past, protecting our future. Delegates Conference 2024! “When Victoria Fights, Australia Wins”
The UFU Victorian Brach 2024 Delegates Conference is currently being held, with over 150 Shop Stewards and Health and Safety Representatives in attendance. Adam Brandt MP, Leader of the Australian Greens and Federal Member for Melbourne addressed the Conference and received a standing ovation for his support and achievements. State Secretary, Peter Marshall, and National […]