UFU Challenges Premier Allan to Prove Her Claims
Premier Allan said publicly that the claims on the safety of the Westgate Tunnel and Metro Rail Tunnel by the Union are wrong. Well Premier, the union challenges you to come down the tunnels with members and see for yourself that the radios dont work as well as discuss all the other safety concerns you […]
Serious Safety Concerns Raised on the Metro Rail and Westgate Tunnel Projects
Tom Elliott 3aw interviews Peter Marshall on the serious safety concerns with the Metro Rail and Westgate Tunnel
FRV IT FAILURE STRIKES AGAIN!
It’s Friday night… and once again, Station Turnout (STO) and vehicle tracking (FireCom) systems have gone down across the state. After more than $30 million spent “fixing” the IT network since the 2022 cyberattack, you’d think we could get through one weekend without a system failure. Firefighters would love a Friday night off too — […]
“Every Second” Counts in an Emergency!
Every second counts in an emergency — but right now, Victorians are being put at risk as outdated fire trucks are forced to sit idle, waiting minutes just to build up air pressure so the brakes will work, just like this one this morning. That might be acceptable for an everyday truck — but not […]
Trish & Bill visited FS62 Corio today and met the crew of P62B that responded to her EMR event this past February
As firefighters our number one priority is to protect & preserve life. It was truly a rewarding experience to see Trish healthy & happy after all that she has endured. Hers is an incredible story and the crew Fire Station 62 — C Platoon are proud to have played their part in it Earlier this year, Trish’s life […]
Senate Select Committee on PFAS
Listen Now – 4th June 2025. Senate Select Committee on PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) hears from Witnesses: United Firefighters Union of Australia | Mr Greg McConville, National Secretary, Mr Elijiah Smith, National Industrial Research Officer & United Firefighters Union of Australia Aviation Branch | Mr Wesley Garrett, Branch Secretary UFU Aviation Branch Secretary Mr […]
Chaos as Fire & SES Cuts Bite!
In the already well underfunded Emergency Services Sector Treasurer Jaclyn Symes rips $165 million from existing costs. While Jaclyn sleeps at night the risk to the community is treacherous. The current service cannot cope Jaclyn it is your responsibility to fund to look after the community. What don’t you understand about that. We implore you […]
Treasurer Symes Caught Out – $12 million ‘Admin’ Cost for the New Tax!
Treasurer forced to admit $12million ‘Admin’ Cost for the New Tax. May 16 – ABC News, on the New Tax:Ms Allan said every dollar raised would go back to emergency services and be reported on annually. It does not add up!
Victoria’s fire and emergency services have been thrown into turmoil after Treasurer Jaclyn Symes published a gazette that revealed a $165 million cut to CFA, FRV and VicSES budgets.
At 4.52pm last Friday Ms Symes issued a government gazette outlining how the new $1.55 billion emergency services levy will be distributed across agencies in 2025-26 —including those within government departments. According to the gazette, $312m or 90 per cent of the CFA’s “Forecast Funding Requirements” for 2025-26 will be covered by the tax. When […]
Constant IT outages at Fire Rescue Victoria leaving the Community at risk!
Where has the $30 million for consultants gone?