Supporting the Rafiki Yanga Charity
It’s wonderful to hear about Jack Sullivan’s involvement in supporting the community through his charity Rafiki Yangu and organizing such a positive experience for local children at fire station 53 in Sunbury. This initiative not only fosters a spirit of community engagement but also helps build positive relationships between firefighters and the community, especially with […]
Thank You UFU Members – For Your Amazing Work for the Emergency Services Charity
Climbing mountains side by side in 2024 In 2022 emergency service workers trekked Side-by-Side along the notorious and historically significant Kokoda Track to raise awareness of the need to support the mental health and wellbeing of Victoria’s emergency service workers. The Kokoda Trek raised more than $30,000 for the Emergency Services Foundation. In 2023, Tony’s […]
Firefighters Frustrated With Frequency of Equipment Breakdowns!
$100 million for a race so the Rich Can Eat Caviar receives better Fire Readiness treatment than the Community!
The GP Corporation has received two trucks that are only 3 and 5 years old to look after the rich elite. Meanwhile, Brooklyn, Alton, Derrimut, St Albans and Taylor’s Lakes will have to fend off emergencies with appliances that are 16, 20, 20 , 22 and 20 years old respectively.
UFU Victorian Branch Elections ELECTION NOTICE – E2024/13
Nominations are called for: Victorian Branch President (1)Secretary (1)Vice President (1)Junior Vice President (1)Trustee (4)Branch Committee of Management Members from the following:Firefighter Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) (4)Station Officers and Senior Station Officers (FRV) (3)Commander and Assistant Chief Fire Officer (FRV) (1)Member not employed by FRV as an operational employee (1) Nominations, which must be in […]
UFU Vic @ The ACTU Women’s Conference
Kat Dunnel, Kate Judd (Canberra UFU BCOM) and Senior Firefighter Belinda Shultz from Tasmania at the ACTU Women’s Conference @ Trades Hall in Melbourne today.
United Firefighters Union takes aim at state over condition of Geelong’s fire rescue fleet!
Victoria’s firefighting union has hit out at the state government over the condition of Geelong City’s fire rescue fleet, with all dedicated vehicles out of commission. Replacements, up to 20 years old. A pump built in 07 B pump built in 10 Rescue built in 06 Ladder built in 04 Victoria’s firefighting union has hit […]
Ramadan Mubarak – To our Muslim UFU Members and Wider Muslim Community!
3rd Alarm yesterday evening in Tullamarine
Not good enough, Minister Symes. #springst #fire #firecrisisvictoria #tullamarine
International Womens Day
Members gathered to celebrate this important day where we all take time out to reflect on, respect and celebrate the important role our female firefighters and women all over do for community, families and so much more.