The Canberra Times of 3 March 2019 reports that "firefighters' union has slammed authorities' plan to respond to light rail incidents, saying firefighters will be left waiting for key pieces of rescue equipment that could be "the difference between life and death" in emergencies." … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 18 February 2019 – Protected Action Ballot Order Granted by Fair Work Commission
The Fair Work Commission granted the UFU's application for a Protected Action Ballot Order on 18 February 2019, information about and a copy of which is attached. … [Read more...]
Signal 7 of 21 February 2019 – Protected Action Ballot Order Voting Opens 26th February
Now that the Fair Work Commission has approved our protected ballot order, it's time to vote on taking Industrial Action. This Signal 7 provides information about the vote being conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission and what you need to do. … [Read more...]
Budget allocates $2.3m for protective firefighter gear
United Firefighters Union ACT Branch Secretary, Greg McConville, has welcomed the ACT Government's budget decision to allocate $2.3 million for new protective outerwear firefighting garments. A story on this item appeared in the Canberra Times on 23 January 2019. The clothing will consist of an outer tunic and over pants, in addition to the funding for new flamepoof, … [Read more...]
Fire safety worries grow re high-rises and apartments built in Canberra
More reports are starting to emerge about the fire safety risks posed by the growth in high-rise apartments, as well as sub-standard design and construction practices in apartment buildings, in Canberra. In a report from The Canberra Times on 3 February 2019, an expert warns that "sloppy commissioning and maintenance of fire prevention systems could put lives at risk" as … [Read more...]