The public campaign by the UFU for the ACT Government to honour its election commitments for a properly planned, resourced and staffed fire and rescue service is underway again. UFU firefighters have identified 4 priorities for the Budget. You can read more about these priorities and join in the campaign to convince the government of the need for more effective resourcing … [Read more...]
Firefighters called to Gorman House in Braddon
The Canberra Times reports on 16 October: "Firefighters have prevented a fire from causing major damage to a historic building in Braddon." See here: Gorman House fire … [Read more...]
ACT firefighters at Canberra’s Pialligo Estate restaurant fire
From the Canberra Times of Friday, 13 October 2017: "Commander Mark Phillips from the ACT Fire and Rescue said multiple fire trucks were present at the height of the blaze, along with Aviation Fire & Rescue appliances from nearby Canberra Airport and ACT Rural Fire Service crews." The full story can be found … [Read more...]
ACT Fire & Rescue recruiting women
The ACT government hopes half the 16 participants in the next round of training at the ACT Fire & Rescue Recruit College are female. Senior firefighter, Kari Harlovich, gives a hint of the challenges involved in this article from Friday, 1st of September in the Canberra Times … [Read more...]
UFU ACT launch new campaign to ‘Rescue Canberra’s Future’
The ACT UFU launched their 'ACT on Fire - Rescue Canberra's Future' campaign on 24 August. The ACT Fire and Rescue is understaffed, under resourced and under prepared for the next major bush fire emergency. The UFU is running a campaign calling on all ACT election candidates to support a properly resourced and well organised Fire and Rescue service. Please show your … [Read more...]