Vale Senior Leading Firefighter Neil Poulton
Neil was one of our own. Neil was an inspiring leader in the workplace, a strong unionist, a diligent delegate, and a friendly face on station.
UFU Welfare Officer returns
Today the UFU welcomes back Welfare Officer Ross Fusca, after he took a period of sick leave.
Secretary responds to reports of investigation, calls for media to stop vilifying career firefighters
UFU Branch Secretary Peter Marshall responded to reports of an IBAC investigation on 3AW Drive. Click HERE for the audio prior to the interview and click HERE for the interview.
Support & welfare services available to UFU members
The UFU reaffirms the following underpinning support and welfare services that are provided to all UFU members and their members. We encourage you to utilise these services.
Final weeks to register for MFB/UFU PFAS blood study
It is vital that all eligible current and retired MFB personnel – not just limited to career firefighters – participate in this world-first study. Members have TWO WEEKS LEFT to register their participation.
UFU Winter merchandise!
UFU merch stocktake, postage tips, and more …
Victorian Emergency Services football matches this weekend!
Though the professional career firefighters who are representing the fire services this weekend are not yet under the name “Fire Service Victoria”, they have once again joined together under the banner of Victoria’s professional career firefighters.
New UFU retirement function model
The UFU will be trialling a new retirement model as of 1 July 2019. The first UFU Retirement Awards night will be held in March 2020 for all members who retired from 1 July 2019…
MFB and UFU expand Macquarie University PFAS blood study to include retired MFB firefighters
UPDATE: This union-fought-for study is now open to retired MFB firefighters
UFU Media Release: UFU welcomes Andrews Gov’s announcement of jail time, $6.4m fines for illegal dumpers
Today’s announcement has been welcomed by Victoria’s career firefighters, as it is a further step by the Andrews Government to protect career firefighters from the illegal activities of toxic waste dumpers.