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Victoria’s Fire Trucks Are Stuck in Pit Lane
The Formula 1 Grand Prix wouldn’t allow a race car with repeated failures on the track. So why are Victorian’s expected to rely on fire trucks that are breaking down ...
Melbourne Vixens – Fire Ops 101
Recently, the Melbourne Vixens swapped their netball for a hose during a special visit to the Fire Academy in Craigieburn! As part of the UFU/FRV Fire Ops 101 – Immersion Program, the ...
Luke Hilakari – Fire Ops 101
Late last year, Luke Hilakari, Secretary of Victoria Trades Hall, took part in UFU/FRV Fire Ops 101 program—a hands-on experience that gives participants a real insight into the work of ...
International Women’s Day – March 8 2025
International Women’s Day is an annual event that celebrates all the amazing things women have achieved. It is a way to show how women have and continue to influence the ...
Melbourne firefighters Continued to warn faulty and expired equipment is putting lives at risk!
Melbourne firefighters are warning faulty and expired equipment is putting lives at risk. They have slammed a decision by Fire Rescue Victoria to spend $30 million on consultants while 60 ...
UFU Delegate Kat Dunell on ABC Radio Re FRV’s annual report and the out-of-control spending on external consultants & Fire Truck Crisis!
UFU Delegate Kat Dunell joins Justin Smith on ABC Radio 774 – Melbourne Mornings to discuss the release of FRV’s annual report
Peter Marshall UFU Secretary Address the Save our Services Rally March 2025
Peter Marshall UFU Secretary Addresses the Save our Services Rally March 2025 Unions Fighting back against mass public service job cuts by the Victorian Labor Government
UFU Members Supporting the Melanoma March
UFU members A/SO Katherine Dunell , LFF Alex Pandik , LFF Tom Brown and LFF Cara Barker (along with partners and kids) participated in the Melanoma March held in Geelong ...
Stations 67 Ballarat City and 68 Lucas Raising Money to Support Men’s Mental Health
UFU members from Fire Stations 67 Ballarat City and 68 Lucas have truly stepped up to support an amazing cause! Not only did they raise over $1,000 for Ballarat Men’s ...