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


THE AGE REPORTS: “What happened to us in West Footscray? Firefighters call for answers after toxic fire”

The Age link: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/what-happened-to-us-in-west-footscray-firefighters-call-for-answers-after-toxic-fire-20191106-p5382j.html

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 …


WORLD HOMELESS DAY 2019

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 …


UFU returns to the world stage

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 …


UFU Communications update

BULLETIN
Bulletin No: 089 | 14 August 2019

TO: ALL UFU MEMBERS

 

UFU Communications update!

DELEGATES PORTAL NOW LIVE

UPDATES TO MEMBER INTRANET

 

DELEGATES PORTAL LAUNCH

  • The UFU is proud to announce that yesterday the UFU launched a

Gala Ball Tickets- Purchase NOW!

BULLETIN
Bulletin No: 087 | 08 August  2019

TO: ALL UFU MEMBERS

 

UFU GALA BALL CELEBRATION

Don’t Wait – Book your individual tickets now before they sell out!

 

Members have advised that they are waiting to purchase their …


Toxic dumper’s assets seized

BULLETIN
Bulletin No: 084 | 31 July 2019

TO: ALL UFU MEMBERS

 

TOXIC DUMPER’S ASSETS SEIZED

 

Members are advised that on 23 April 2019 the UFU wrote to the Director of Public Prosecutions requesting the assets of Mr …


Vale Senior Leading Firefighter Neil Poulton

BULLETIN
Bulletin No: 082 | 30 July 2019

TO: ALL UFU MEMBERS

 

Vale Senior Leading Firefighter Neil Poulton

Honouring one of our own

 

This bulletin is a notice to all UFU members of the funeral details of late …



Final weeks to register for MFB/UFU PFAS blood study

BULLETIN

Bulletin No: 076 | Wednesday 17 July 2019

To: ALL UFU MFB MEMBERS

 

Very important message – We need your participation – Please do not let this important study lapse

FINAL WEEKS TO REGISTER FOR MFB/UFU PFAS BLOOD