The ACT United Firefighters Union has launched the 'ACT on Fire - Rescue Canberra's Future' Campaign. The ACT Fire and Rescue is understaffed, under resourced and under-prepared for the next major bush fire emergency. We are calling on all ACT election candidates to support a properly resourced and well organised Fire and Rescue service so we can continue to protect … [Read more...]
ACT Fire and Rescue Preparedness 20 years on from the 2003 Bushfires
Today Canberra marks the 20th anniversary of the the 2003 bush fires which tore through our capital city. The UFU has released a status report on ACT Fire and Rescue preparedness, addressing the lessons and recommendations that came in the aftermath of the fire that have not been implemented to this day. The report can be accessed by clicking here. The UFU have issued a … [Read more...]
Nat Bulletin #015 – Australia to Lead the World in Firefighter Cancer Laws
Australia is set to lead the world as the Australian Parliament prepares to add eight new cancers to presumptive legislation for firefighters, including for the first time, cancers specifically impacting women. Please click here to read more in the National Bulletin #015 … [Read more...]
Nat Bulletin #009 – ‘Australian Story’ to feature Mick Tisbury
Firefighter and Victorian UFU Branch member Mick Tisbury to feature on ABC's 'Australian Story' episode airing 26th September 2022 Click here to read Bulletin #009 … [Read more...]
UFU ACT’s Submission to the ‘EV Vehicle Adoption in the ACT’ inquiry
UFU ACT Branch has made a submission to the 'EV Vehicle Adoption in the ACT' Legislative Assembly Inquiry. The submission raises issues for both Fire fighters and fire safety. Please read by clicking the following link: To see the other submissions, please follow this … [Read more...]