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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 ...
MASSIVE WIN FOR WORKERS:
After more than a year of relentless advocacy, the Intractable Bargaining amendments have today passed the House of Representatives. This is a landmark victory that strengthens protections for workers across ...
Australia celebrates Thank a First Responder Day
Australia celebrates Thank a First Responder Day today, Wednesday, 10 June 2026. This national day of appreciation honors over 300,000 paid and volunteer emergency workers—including police, fire, ambulance, and SES ...
Members Bringing Understanding to the Community of Bayswater on the Perilous State of the Fire Service
Firefighters have been out in Bayswater talking to local residents about a simple question: where is their money going? Victorians are paying almost double the Fire Services Levy, yet firefighters ...