News Posts
Please click on the below articles to ensure you are informed and up to date with all our news items.
For enquiries please complete the form on our contacts page.
Moving the Goal Posts Won’t Fix FRV Fleet Crisis
Each week, FRV publishes a weekly fleet report showing how many fire trucks are off the road, using a traffic-light system to label availability as “normal,” “significant,” or “critical.” Until ...
Victoria’s firefighters union has raised “serious concerns” about the safety of the West Gate Tunnel
Victoria’s firefighters union has raised “serious concerns” about the safety of the West Gate Tunnel after witnessing an incident where smoke detectors failed to detect a smouldering backup battery under ...
On the Ground at West Melbourne Fire Station
Nick McGowan MP visits Fire Station No. 2 in West Melbourne. One appliance on the floor today and already their fourth call this shift — a clear reminder of just how ...
From the Track to the Truck
FRV leading firefighter and UFU member Ruby Holten delivered a huge performance, storming home to win the prestigious 120m Ballarat Gift in a thrilling, photo-finish sprint — crossing the line ...
7 February 2009 – We Remember!
Today we reflect on the devastating events of 7 February 2009, when extreme weather conditions fuelled catastrophic bushfires across Victoria. Black Saturday stands as a solemn reminder of the ever-present ...
All Parties Back Bushfire Inquiry to Protect Victorian Communities
Yesterday every political party in Victoria came together to support a cross-party motion calling for an inquiry into the recent bushfires. Nick McGowan described it as an important day for ...
ONLY ONE LEFT: How the Allan Government has broken Victoria’s fire service
Teleboom 7 has been pulled from Thomastown to replace a broken-down Teleboom 10 in Richmond — leaving just ONE operational teleboom across all of Metro and Outer Metro Melbourne. These ...
International Working Women’s Day 2026
International Working Women’s Day 2026 is a day of solidarity and education, and Trades Hall is welcoming unionists from across the state to join them for a full day of ...
Fire Rescue Victoria’s own headquarters is literally falling apart
Last week, chunks of concrete broke off the East Melbourne building and crashed onto the footpath below, forcing areas to be shut off due to safety risks. This is Fire ...
Fire Rescue Victoria UFU members don’t just protect Melbourne
Our members respond wherever Victorians are under threat. See below several videos showing FRV UFU members deployed to the Gellibrand fire complex, protecting homes and communities.
Australian Fire Services Medal
The UFU congratulates Commander Graham Kirk and Acting Commander Gavin Parker on today being awarded the Australian Fire Service Medal (AFSM). The AFSM recognises distinguished service by members of Australian ...