The UFU ACT Branch Submission to the ACT Government concerning the ACT 2020-21 Budget is attached for information or may be accessed via a link to the ACT Budget Consultation webpage. https://www.budgetconsultation.act.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/1434332/130.-UFU-ACT-Branch-2020-21-Budget-Submission.pdf https://www.budgetconsultation.act.gov.au/ … [Read more...]
Members Update Archive
RMIT reports on “A Better Fire and Rescue Service”
Attached are copies of the 4 reports prepared by a research team led by Emeritus Professor Dr David Hayward of RMIT University. The reports form part of our budget submission. The reports “A Better Fire and Rescue Service” are as follows: Report One: Context, Pressures and Organisational ChallengesReport Two: Efficiency and Effectiveness: How does the ACT Compare?Report … [Read more...]
Strategic Bushfire Management Plan: UFU Submission
A copy of the UFU Submission concerning the 'Strategic Bushfire Management Plan: Version 4 Consultation Draft' in the ACT is available for downloading. … [Read more...]
ACT on Fire: A modern fire service for ACT
The key issues for ACT Fire and Rescue firefighters in their next enterprise bargaining agreement are: Keep the pay rise, invest in safetyRecruit to address the firefighter shortage and address excessive overtime Implement a modern training regime Implement a firefighter wellbeing initiativeEnsure fire stations meet modern safety standardsOnly use firefighters' images in … [Read more...]
New $2.2m ‘Bronto’ to come on line
The aging and breakdown-prone Bronto, "the ACT's only specialised aerial firefighting unit" will be replaced with e new $2.2 million vehicle, according to a report in The Canberra Times of 8 May 2019. The government has also confirmed it had "signed off on a new $2 million pumper." In response to both announcements, UFU ACT Secretary, Greg McConville, said, "It's a welcome … [Read more...]