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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 ...
Members Shaping the Future of Our Service
Northern District firefighters are shaping the future of our service. Representatives from every Northern District station came together with operational leaders, UFU representatives and district leadership to identify the key ...
How Is the Allan Government Really Supporting Workers and Their Families?
For almost seven years, Victoria’s emergency services workers have waited while the cost of living has continued to rise. Families are struggling with the cost of groceries, fuel, mortgages and ...
“Don’t tell me what you value. Show me your budget and I’ll tell you what you value.”
A government’s budget is more than numbers—it is a statement of its priorities. It shows what it is prepared to invest in, and what it is willing to leave behind. ...
Fire Alarm at State Parliament Answered by a 35-Year-Old Fire Truck
A fire alarm at State Parliament has once again highlighted the condition of Victoria’s ageing fire trucks. The appliance that responded was a 35-year-old Ultra with more than 196,000 kilometres on the clock. ...
One dental emergency away’: Emergency service workers challenge Premier over seven-year pay dispute
A new advertising campaign highlights the financial hardship being experienced by Emergency Services Employees after waiting nearly seven years for a fair pay outcome. The campaign responds directly to Premier ...
Community Engagement | Warrnambool Fire Station
UFU Junior Vice President, Dave Black, and Crews from Warrnambool Fire Station recently welcomed Timor-Leste students from the Midfield Group Abattoir for an engaging visit focused on fire safety, emergency ...