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 from the CFA Officers Association (a pro …
“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, overnight, the UFUA achieved a …
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FRV assistance to community: COVID-19 lockdown support
FRV ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY
Since Saturday 4 July, several of inner Melbourne’s commission housing towers have been in lockdown.
On Monday 6 July, a request was made that FRV firefighters assist with the humanitarian effort required to ensure the good …
UFU DELEGATE WINS 2020 GEELONG WOMAN UNIONIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
Congratulations to UFU Delegate Kat Dunell!

Last night, Geelong Trades Hall Council – of which UFU is an affiliate union …
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 the Prime Minister, calling for …
Friends and families of Les Twentyman Foundation enjoy Christmas Day thanks to generous efforts of professional career firefighters and UFU members

Christmas Day was, once again, a magical occasion for the children, teens …
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.
UFU Branch Secretary Peter Marshall today welcomed the charges against White, who had toxic stockpiles …
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 Commissioner to implement the State’s …