Vale – John Benstead
TO: ALL UFU MEMBERS Vale John Benstead The UFU is sad to hear of the recent passing of John Benstead. In December 1972, John led the way for CFA Officers to cross over…
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“The Firefighter’s Experience” once again on the world stage
“The Firefighter’s Experience” once again on the world stage as UFU achieves global ban on PFHxS Video of speech to UN Delegates: https://vimeo.com/showcase/9586652/video/718104702 It is with great pride that we report to UFU members that,…
UFU Members may access all Bulletins from 2020, 2021 onwards on the UFU Member Intranet
Members Intranet can be accessed at WWW.UFUVIC.COM.AU (enquiries admin@quintessentialservices.com)
FRV assistance to community: COVID-19 lockdown support
Donning PPE, FRV firefighters/UFU members are at the housing towers in North Melbourne and Kensington to deliver essential food items to residents and provide logistical support.
UFU DELEGATE WINS 2020 GEELONG WOMAN UNIONIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Last night, UFU Delegate, LFF Kat Dunell, was awarded 2020 Geelong Woman Unionist of the Year.
UFU Media Release
Wednesday 15 January 2020 Federal Royal Commission should not be called, specialist COAG Audit Committee to instead review the Recommendations from all previous bushfire-related Inquiries The United Firefighters Union of Australia (“UFUA”) has written to…
Friends and families of Les Twentyman Foundation enjoy Christmas Day thanks to generous efforts of professional career firefighters and UFU members
Those at the Les Twentyman Foundation now know that the preferred mode of transportation for UFU member Santa Claus is a fire truck, and not a sleigh …
UFU welcomes WorkSafe charges for toxic dumper Graham Leslie White
WorkSafe have today announced 55 charges against Graham Leslie White over his reckless toxic dumping which put community and professional career firefighter safety at risk.
Statement from United Firefighters Union – Victoria Branch
4 December 2019 The United Firefighters Union (Vic) welcomes the State Government’s appointment of the Fire Service Commissioner for Fire Rescue Victoria. The Union looks forward to working productively with the Government and the new…
THE AGE REPORTS: “What happened to us in West Footscray? Firefighters call for answers after toxic fire”
This report is extensive and describes the event – particularly the first 48 hours – and the aftermath in great detail. The Union is aware that reliving this experience can be difficult for many members.