FRVs managements list of “do as we say, not as we do” grows
FRV Deputy Commissioner appears on Ch9 news after a spate of Lithium Ion fires, pleading with community to make safe decisions when charging and looking after the batteries. FRV written safety advice states: ‘Charge your device on non-combustible surfaces in a room where a smoke alarm is present. Avoid locations where a fire would block […]
Under Resourced Fire Service at Straining Point!
Communities across Victoria are being left at risk due to Victoria’s under funded and under resourced Fire Rescue Service being pushed to its limits. In the past 36 hours the following issues have been experienced due to a lack of funding and planning: Point Cook -Pumper 58 was taken offline leading to the following shortages: […]
All of Western Victoria Relying on a Transporter From Richmond!
No spare transporters in the state. The western half of Victoria now being serviced by FS10 Richmond for confined space and trench rescue as Transporter 68 is also offline and just a utility responding. #springst #warrnambool #firecrisisvictoria
INCOME PROTECTION UPDATE GETTING THE RIGHT RESULTS FOR OUR MEMBERS!
How great is it having a union that is continually advocating & working for the health, welfare of its members, and their families…!
Is that the Truth or did you hear it from FRV?
Despite employing a PR and media team that outnumbers most Ministers offices, no one from FRV would go on air to address the catastrophic failure of Pumper 57 at a house fire in Truganina last Thursday when requested by 3AW on Friday. Rather FRV headquarters put out two short statements that shamefully dismissed accounts provided […]
Respecting our past, protecting our future. Delegates Conference 2024! “When Victoria Fights, Australia Wins”
The UFU Victorian Brach 2024 Delegates Conference is currently being held, with over 150 Shop Stewards and Health and Safety Representatives in attendance. Adam Brandt MP, Leader of the Australian Greens and Federal Member for Melbourne addressed the Conference and received a standing ovation for his support and achievements. State Secretary, Peter Marshall, and National […]
Another Fire in Clyde North near ‘Ghost Station’
Another Fire has occurred in Clyde North, only a 5km drive from the land where a FRV fire station, due to be finished construction in 2023, sits empty. As previously reported, the State Government and FRV announced in 2021 that the residents of Clyde North would have a new fully staffed station by mid to […]
Hack Attack Sparked Months of Delays for Firefighters!
The Age 5/4/2024 – A cyberattack that hobbled the fire service’s dispatch system hampered crews rushing to burning buildings and forced them to use a manual back-up scheme for eight months. “The use of pagers, mobile phones and radios increased the time it took firefighters to turn out from the station,” a briefing document prepared […]
COST OF LIVING CRISIS!
How are firefighters’ wages tracking in the current economic climate? The cost of everything has been rising in recent years, and we are all aware that we have not received a wage increase to keep pace. A recent report by Metropo indicated that a person living in Melbourne needs a minimum salary of $110,000 per […]
Out of Date Trucks are a hazard to Firefighters!
Not good enough Minister Jaclyn Symes! A Firefighter at Richmond yesterday nearly suffered a heavy fall upon entering an 18 year old Truck, where the grab handle snapped due to metal fatigue. Thankfully the Firefighter was able to regain his balance. Unfortunately it is another example of the hazard Victoria’s aged and not fit for […]