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Massive Risk to the Lives of Residents Living Above 3 Floors in Heavily Populated Suburbs! Premier Allan Knows & Does Nothing
Attention RICHMOND, SUNSHINE, THOMASTOWN and BOX HILL residents. If your home or office is located on the 3rd floor or above then you need to know that because of @jacintaallanmp ...
Talking to the Community About Lack of Government Support!
Ballarat’s professional firefighters were out at the Begonia festival talking to the community about the lack of support from the Allan government, the ESV tax, broken fire trucks and community ...
FRV Leadership directing spin instead of the sickening truth
Under the management of Tom McPherson and Gavin Freeman, the FRV media department spin doctors seem more interested in managing the narrative than telling the truth. Firefighters were forced to ...
On International Women’s Day we recognise and celebrate the women of our fire service and our union.
Women firefighters continue to play a vital role on the frontline — protecting communities, supporting their crews, and strengthening our profession. Their contribution, leadership and resilience help build a stronger, ...
Fire Risk Rises as Victoria Cuts Grand Prix Fire Trucks Despite Soaring Taxes
Fire Rescue Victoria has historically stationed three fire trucks at the Australian Grand Prix due to the increased fire risk and the difficulty of getting trucks into the circuit if ...
Our Members Out On The Streets Of Port Melbourne
Firefighters hit the streets of Port Melbourne to hold local Member of Parliament, Nina Taylor MP, accountable for failing to speak out on Community Safety issues when it comes to ...
Our Members Getting Involvement In International Women’s Day
Cara Barker and Lucy Butler proudly represented the United Firefighters Union at a conference hosted by the Emergency Services Foundation in recognition of International Women’s Day. Joining representatives from the ...
Melbourne’s Biggest Weekend — But Fewer Fire Trucks on the Ground
Melbourne is preparing for one of the biggest weekends on its calendar. With the Moomba Festival, the opening round of the Australian Football League (AFL) season, and the Australian Grand Prix all happening at once, hundreds ...
Standing Up for Those Who Stand Up for Us
It’s encouraging to see Nick McGowan MP take this important step in the Victorian Parliament, introducing a petition calling for a Parliamentary inquiry into the resourcing of our firefighters, their equipment and ...
Valuing Leadership That Listens to Firefighters
Nick McGowan MP is a great advocate for Victorian firefighters and it’s refreshing to see a politician engaging with firefighters to truly learn about the issues they face day to ...
Police and firefighters’ unions have joined calls to urgently review mandatory sentences for assaulting emergency service workers
Police and firefighters’ unions have joined calls to urgently review mandatory sentences for assaulting emergency service workers, after a paramedic was hospitalised but fell through gaps in the law because ...
Campaigning For A Better Fire Service – Tyabb Air Show
Firefighters at the Tyabb Airshow! Local firefighters are taking a stand for a better fire service, highlighting the urgent need for updated equipment and trucks. The community deserves modern resources ...