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Spreading the Message – “Firefighter foam is a serious health risk to firefighters”

Mick Tisbury and Dave Hamilton from @vicufu came to speak with FBU health and safety reps, sharing their knowledge and experience on campaigning for blood testing and regulations on forever ...

We are rallying with farmers, volunteers and members of the community against this new tax by the Allan Government

Please share this far and wide, we hope to see as many there as possible to send them a message

JACINTA ALLAN’S GUILTY PARTIES SELLS OUT VICTORIANS & FIRE SERVICES

Despite weeks of protest from farmers, volunteer firefighters, and professional firefighters, the Allan Government — backed by the Greens, Legalise Cannabis and Animal Justice Party — has passed a $5 ...

Happy Mothers Day!

oday we honour all the incredible mothers who balance the demands of family and being in the fire service. Your strength, courage, and commitment inspire us every day — on ...

Say no to the new tax and fire services cuts!

UFU Mildura Delegate Luke Alexander joined local MP Jade Benham on her podcast this week, where he spoke about the massive hike in the proposed Victorian Emergency Services Levy — ...

UFU Expresses Deep Appreciation to Adam Bandt!

UFU thanks Adam for his advocacy and support.

Firefighters aren’t alone, farmers and everyday Victorians are furious about this new tax!

Firefighters aren’t alone, farmers and everyday Victorians are furious about this new tax. This isn’t reform, it’s a cash grab to plug their leaking budget and we’re all paying the ...

ALS Awareness Month

Did you know that military veterans and #firefighters are twice as likely to be diagnosed with ALS? This #ALSAwarenessMonth, we’re raising awareness and supporting research to help find answers – ...

May 4th is International Firefighters Day

We’d like to acknowledge the work firefighters do every day, not only at emergencies but in the community, and behind the scenes. We also recognise the families, friends, and colleagues ...

Ladder Platforms still MIA as Freeman lives it up on Myrtle Beach

s Victoria continues to experience its latest round of Truck breakdowns, leaving the community at risk, FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman has been busy working through his Myrtle Beach Conference Agenda. ...

In the lead up to ANZAC Day 2025 , we recognise the service of Firefighters in our ranks

Scott Burns – Leading Firefighter Shepparton Medic, Operation Habitat, Australia’s contribution to the multinational response known as Operation Provide Comfort, 1991. Unit 2 FD AMB Operation Habitat – Humanitarian aid ...

Community Town Hall Meetings continue exposing Jacinta Allan’s Great Big New Tax and legislated CUTS to our Fire Service!

Pakenham Town Hall – Informing the community the truth of the disgraceful reality of the underhanded actions of the Jacinta Allan and Jaclyn Symes lead tax legislation that will affect ...