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Bushfire Inquiry – Submissions Closing – Have Your Say
Submissions due 19 April Have your say on whether Jacinta Allan and the Labor Government were Bushfire Ready! To Make A Submission CLICK HERE
Faulty Trucks Risking Lives Amid Norlane Arson Crisis
Geelong Advertiser – Almost 30 house fires have hit Geelong’s north since January amid an escalating arson crisis, yet firefighters say they are responding to emergencies with equipment they can’t ...
FRV Eyes Sending Recruits Interstate
Over 9 months ago, UFU members at Fire Rescue Victoria delivered a clear message — 90.85% voted No Confidence in the FRV Executive “Leadership” Team. Nothing has changed. It’s stories ...
UFUVic In Canberra To Discuss Cross Bench Support
UFU members were in Canberra this week, meeting with Senate crossbenchers to discuss protections for workers’ safety conditions. These were important conversations about safety, fairness, and making sure every worker ...
FRV Celebrate Arrival of New Fire Trucsks!
Recognising that Victoria’s fleet is dangerously outdated, FRV and the Allan Labor Government have engaged consultants to solve the problem. Introducing the FRV “Travelling On Winch” enhanced response, or FRV ...
Taking the Message to the Voters of Ballarat
Ballarat’s professional firefighters were down at ballarat train station for the opening of the new walkway and to talk to the community about the state of our fire services. There ...
Members Pounding the Streets of Mildura For a Rightful Cause
Firefighters were out and about in Mildura this morning — letterbox dropping and speaking directly with the community about the Allan Labor Government’s fire crisis. Over 750 households are now ...
Yet Another Critical Life-Threatening Fire Truck Failure!
Firefighters were called to the Love Machine nightclub in Prahran just after 2am to a fully involved structure fire. Crews from across Melbourne responded, working quickly to bring the blaze ...
UFU Members Turn Out in Solidarity with Teachers Supporting Their Rightful Cause Against the Disastrous ALP Government!
A big thank you to our members who joined the march with Teachers supporting them in their fight for a fair wage with this disastrous Victorian ALP Government!
Members Sharing the Message of the Major Risk Victoria Faces as a Result of the Governments Neglect of the Fire Service
Members helping spread the important message to the community of the major risk to all as a result of the Victorian Labor Governments long held approach of running down fire ...
Where is the “Long ALP Promised” Clyde North Fire Station
Clyde North was promised a Fire Rescue Victoria station by the end of 2023. It’s now 2026 — and there’s still nothing. In that time, right across the road from ...