It is with great pride that we report to UFU members that, overnight, the UFUA achieved a …
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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 …
Congratulations to UFU Delegate Kat Dunell!
Last night, Geelong Trades Hall Council – of which UFU is an affiliate union …
Christmas Day was, once again, a magical occasion for the children, teens …
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 …
Alternative (SMH) link: https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/what-happened-to-us-in-west-footscray-firefighters-call-for-answers-after-toxic-fire-20191106-p5382j.html?ref=rss
Today, The Age published a report detailing the effects of the 2018 West Footscray Fire on the professional career firefighters.
Three members, in particular, came forward to describe their experiences both during …
The following welfare services are available to all UFU members and their families
UFU WELFARE OFFICER
UFU Welfare Officer, Ross Fusca can be contacted by UFU members or members of UFU families (i.e. partners, children, parents) confidentially at ufuwelfareofficer@gmail.com or …
UFU members and career firefighters show support for the Salvos
On Thursday 10 October, on World Homeless Day, approximately 40 off-duty UFU members (and two spouses!) as well as several on-duty crews attended the UFU Soup Kitchen and BBQ Stand …
United Nations Expert Committee passes recommendation to ban PFHxS
As member will recall, earlier this year United Firefighters Union delegates attended the United Nations Stockholm Convention to advocate for firefighter health and safety on behalf of career firefighters in Australia …
