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Labor Budget Announcement. FRV Fail!
This is the exact reason firefighters gave Commissioner Freeman a 90.85% vote of no confidence. While firefighter morale is at an all-time low… While trucks are failing daily… While firefighters ...
Where is the Money Raised for the Fire Service Going?
Nina Taylor, Victorians deserve to know what their fire service levy is actually paying for, because it’s not going towards specialist equipment to protect the state. If you know anyone ...
Two Years On — Firefighters Still Waiting
Two years ago today, Fire Rescue Victoria told the Fair Work Commission that every condition in the proposed firefighters’ EBA was agreed — except wages and allowances. FRV Commissioner Gavin ...
FIREFIGHTERS HAVE BEEN OUT ACROSS THE BELLARINE PENINSULA SPEAKING DIRECTLY WITH THE COMMUNITY
Firefighters want to thank the public for standing with them. That support has helped bring this issue to the forefront — to a point where the government will have to ...
May 4th – International Firefighters Day
Firefighters want to thank the public for standing with them. That support has helped bring this issue to the forefront — to a point where the government will have to ...
Victorians and Firefighters Stand Together
Firefighters want to thank the public for standing with them. That support has helped bring this issue to the forefront — to a point where the government will have to ...
Standing Up for Firefighters at State Parliament
Great to catch up with Leading Firefighter Kristjan at State Parliament, standing together in support of career firefighters appearing before the Victorian Bushfire Inquiry......
Two Services – Send The Government Who Does Not Support Our Community A Strong Message!
Career Firefighter who provided critical surveillance during the catastrophic summer bushfires has given a scathing account of the failings of the system at the first public hearing of the Summer ...
Violence Towards Emergency Services Personnel Must Never Be Tolerated!
areer Firefighter who provided critical surveillance during the catastrophic summer bushfires has given a scathing account of the failings of the system at the first public hearing of the Summer ...
Bushfire Response Hampered
areer Firefighter who provided critical surveillance during the catastrophic summer bushfires has given a scathing account of the failings of the system at the first public hearing of the Summer ...
Members Out & About in Preston Educating Voters on the Perilous State of Their Fire Service
Members helping the Preston community to understand the true perilous state of their fire service. Including a message to local ALP Government Preston MP Nathan Lambert
LEST WE FORGET!
Anzac Day holds particular significance among the ranks for our members. We recognise, Deeply Thank and respect those who have served our country. We the UFU will always be grateful, ...