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Major Gippsland fire station left without vital equipment
A major Gippsland fire station has been left without vital equipment, including multiple fire trucks, sparking fears that the faults could put lives at risk. Morwell Fire Station, which operates ...
Where is FRV Commissioner Freeman?
Tuesday morning, firefighters at Fire Station 67 Ballarat City began pre-start checks on their 22 year old Ladder Platform truck. Midway through, it suffered a major hydraulic failure, dumping oil ...
Another Day, Another Broken-down FRV Truck.
And unfortunately, this is becoming all too familiar. Watch what happened click below 👇🏼 Another Day Another Broken Down FRV Truck
Innovation is Welcome. The Present Needs Reliable Fire Trucks.
Australia’s first electric fire truck is a positive step forward for the future of firefighting. However, firefighters also need a fleet they can rely on today. With 60 Fire Rescue ...
Extreme Heat. Failing Fire Trucks. Silence Isn’t a Strategy.
Last Week UFU Secretary, Peter Marshall, wrote to the Minister for Emergency Services highlighting concerns with the state of Victoria’s Fire Rescue Fleet. As we approach what is expected to ...
Today is Daffodil Day
.A day to remember those we’ve lost to cancer, support those currently facing it, and recognise the families, friends and communities who stand beside them. Every contribution helps fund vital ...
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 ...