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Fire Ops 101

Fire Ops 101 is an initiative by the United Firefighters Union & Fire Rescue Victoria designed for influential Victorians to participate in realistic, simulated firefighting operations to demonstrate the time-critical and highly technical skills of an FRV firefighter.

By experiencing a wide range of activities – including structure fire demonstrations, hazardous material simulations, emergency medical responses, road crash rescue and rope rescue displays – participants gain a better understanding of the resources, equipment and training FRV firefighters need to keep the community safe.

This series of videos represents a pivotal moment in the experience and knowledge acquired of our dedicated attendees. The video’s not only showcase their experience but how the program deepens their understanding of the vital role played by Firefighters who protect lives, property and our communities from the threat of fires.

We honor our attendees and thank you for viewing their experience.

They can keep flooding inboxes with their carefully worded emails, but let’s be honest — the FRV workforce unsubscribed from the FRV Executive Team a long time ago

After a 90.85% vote of NO CONFIDENCE, a damning People Matter Survey, and an fire truck crisis that is crumbling, there’s only one email they’re still willing to read — ...

Leaked documents show FRV’s top brass have known for a long time that Victoria’s fire truck fleet is in crisis

Leaked documents show FRV’s top brass have known for a long time that Victoria’s fire truck fleet is in crisis — with 132 trucks set to go beyond their 15-year ...

Victoria’s firefighting fleet is on the brink of crisis!

Leaked documents reveal that a staggering 144 fire trucks are in desperate need of replacement! Yet, Commissioner Gavin Freeman has been silent on this pressing issue. As firefighters and the ...

Incredible effort by the UFU members at FS53 Sunbury

A powerful reminder of the strength in our communities and the joy that simple acts of kindness can bring. All our support to Emmett and his family—true resilience in action. ...

FRV IN CRISIS: HOW MUCH MORE EVIDENCE DOES MINISTER VICKI WARD NEED?

Only 21% of FRV employees responded to the People Matter Survey — a damning sign of a workforce that’s disengaged and disillusioned. Even among those who did respond, the message ...

UFU Members – Excellence in Emergency Medical Response

This morning, firefighters at Fire Station 70 Warrnambool responded to an Emergency Medical Response (EMR) call alongside Ambulance Victoria. After stabilising the patient, it became clear that the stairwell and ...

Kat Dunnell spoke with Tony McManus about his participation in FireOps 101

Kat Dunnell spoke with Tony McManus about his participation in FireOps 101. His officer for the day John Topic gets a shout out as well. To listen to the interview ...

Big thanks to Ellen Sandell MP for joining our members at the Fire Ops 101 program this week!

Big thanks to Ellen Sandell MP for joining our members at the Fire Ops 101 program this week and taking the time to understand the work our firefighters do on ...

Kat Dunnell with Tony McManus 3AW 24/6/2025

Kat Dunell, Acting Fire Station Officer at Fire Ops 101 and active UFU Member joined Tony McManus on Australia Overnight to discuss the Fire Ops program that Tony will be ...

AFLW Western Bulldogs Going Through Their Fireops101 Paces at Station 67

Recently, the AFLW Western Bulldogs ladies swapped their football guernseys for a hose during a special visit to station 67. As part of the UFU/FRV Fire Ops 101 – Immersion ...

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 ...
Demons AFL Women’s @ FRV

MISSING out on finals for the first time since 2019 may have been burning in the back of Melbourne’s minds over summer, but the players banished a few demons with a day at Fire Rescue Victoria’s training academy.

For the Full Details of their experience with FIREOPS101
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