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There are simply not enough working fire trucks to meet the communities needs!
Sixty-five per cent of FRV’s current fleet is beyond its service life, and Victoria is repeatedly reaching crisis point because there are simply not enough spare fire trucks available when ...
The Corruption Body Should Be Made Accountable!
United Firefighters Union boss Peter Marshall has hit back following the release of the Operation Richmond report. Declaring the eight-year probe an $8 million waste of public money, Mr Marshall ...
One Team, One Purpose – Answering the Call in Boise
A few more photos from our current deployment to the USA. This deployment brings together Australia and New Zealand’s largest-ever contingent of firefighters, with more than 300 firefighters and Incident ...
Fire Education
It was fantastic to see Fire Rescue Victoria firefighters visiting St Paul’s Primary School in Mildura The Foundation students were absolutely loving it and were so engaged throughout the session as ...
The Team Has Landed in Boise
A few photos from our current deployment to the USA. The team is currently in Boise, Idaho, where today has been an acclimatisation day. The next couple of days will ...
Three of our own. One worthy cause.
This month, A/SSO Tony Martin, SSO Mark Coleman and LFF Chris Dyer will take on the 96km Kokoda Track in Papua New Guinea, raising funds for the Zero79 Foundation. The ...
Firefighters Slam State Government Over Eight-Year Delay on Permanent Moe Fire Station
For eight years, career firefighters in Moe have been forced to operate out of a converted petrol station — a stop‑gap solution that was supposed to last only until 2021. ...
Two More Fire Trucks Towed. Two More Communities Let Down.
In the last two days, fire trucks at Fire Station 7 (Thomastown) and Fire Station 43 (Deer Park) have been towed away following mechanical failures. Both trucks are well beyond ...
Strength in Unity: UFU Stands with AEU Members
UFU members went to show solidarity with our AEU teachers and support staff. Yesterday UFU members proudly stood alongside teachers and support staff from the AEU at their rally in ...
SAFETY ISN’T JUST WORDS
On the very day Commissioner Gavin Freeman issued a communiqué to FRV employees about safety, firefighters and the Victorian community were being put at risk by a fire truck that ...
Teamwork. Communication. Trust.
The Melbourne Storm Pathways Academy recently took part in our Fire Ops Immersion Program, getting a firsthand look at what it takes to be a professional firefighter. From working together ...
Geelong Left Exposed as Hazmat Truck Breaks Down Mid-Response
Geelong’s only specialist hazardous materials fire truck broke down mid-response to a suspected chemical leak, forcing a backup unit to be dispatched from South Melbourne more than 70km away. Read ...