A story from the Canberra Times dated 19 November reports the findings of a new study that emergency workers, including firefighters, who are already at increased risk from shiftwork and erratic hours, are paying a high psychological and physical price for being the first on the scene of deaths, traumas, violence, chaos, disease and extreme temperatures. The news story is … [Read more...]

A Senate Inquiry has recommended that Aluminium Cladding Panels (ACP's) with a polyethylene core should be banned from import to Australia. We agree. The cost differential between combustible panels and non combustible panels is approximately 6%. ($50 per square metre vs $53 per square metre). Safer panels should attract a lower insurance premium and over a number of years … [Read more...]

Changes are proposed by the federal government which could dramatically reduce the level of fire cover at Australian airports, and in some cases abolish specialised fire cover completely. Our Aviation Branch colleagues need your support, so please take the time to sign the petition by clicking on “SAY NO” in the link below. It takes no more than 30 second of your time. … [Read more...]

The UFU of Australia is at the forefront of progressing health and safety for firefighters. A link to Bulletin No. 11 below, issued on 6 October 2017 by the national office, reports on the recent Wellness Workshop held in Hobart. http://www.ufua.asn.au/ufua-news/ufua-leads-the-way-for-australian-firefighters/   … [Read more...]