A story in the Canberra Times on 3 February 2019 sums up a range of concerns about the construction and renovation of Canberra's fire stations identified by the UFU: "Rooftop solar panels that haven't been activated for nearly four years, slippery floors that had to be repainted twice and CCTV cameras that could have captured footage of criminals if only they'd been switched … [Read more...]
UFU calls for new stations, uniforms and staff in ACT Budget submission
A report in the Canberra Times of 24 November 2018 identified that the UFU "has called for the funding of two new recruit courses, new uniforms and two new fire stations" in its submission outlining funding priorities for next year's ACT budget." … [Read more...]
Ainslie Fire Station refurbishment plans to be refurbished
The Canberra Times of 23 December 2018 reports that, after conciliation sessions facilitated by the Fair Work Commission, "the Emergency Services Agency has to go back to the drawing board with plans for a $600,000 refurbishment of Ainslie Fire Station after a dispute with the United Firefighters Union over firefighter safety." The Canberra Times reports that "the parties … [Read more...]
Call for blood tests to reveal extent of PFAS contamination in firefighters
Continuing the saga on how PFAS is being dealt with in the ACT, the Canberra Times on 4 December 2018 reported on the findings of a national parliamentary report on the use of toxic firefighting foam on Defence bases. The report adds "further impetus to the ongoing campaign by ACT firefighters to have its past and present members blood tested to determine if they have been … [Read more...]
Job vacancy at UFU ACT: Industrial Officer / Organiser (0.6 time)
The United Firefighters Union ACT Branch is seeking a part time industrial officer / organiser to assist the Branch Secretary in representation of UFU members. The position is offered as a six month position, 3 days per week with some flexibility. The position is based at our office in Dickson, Canberra. Applications addressing the attached position description (UFU ACT … [Read more...]