The Canberra Times reports on 19 and 20 February 2018 of a suspicious fire in Bonner in Canberra's north where three bodies were found. … [Read more...]
Indigenous, female recruits land dream careers with ACT Fire and Rescue
An article in The Canberra Times on 29 January 2018 about the recruitment of our latest new firefighters through Recruit College 39 can be found at New firefighter recruits … [Read more...]
Firefighters union calls for $25 million package from ACT government this budget
Report in The Canberra Times on 25 January 2018 states: "The ACT's firefighting union has called for an almost $25 million package to boost fire and rescue staff and resources, claiming the service is almost 40 people below its required staffing level. The union says it was promised a boost to staffing and resources for ACT Fire and Rescue before the last election, but … [Read more...]
‘ACT on Fire’ campaign for better resourcing of fire and rescue service
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...]
Signal 7 of 21 December 2017
The latest Signal 7 is available here: Signal 7 21 December 2017 It includes items on Bushfire and Storm Enhanced Crewing, personal protective clothing and the UFU ACT's submission to the ACT Budget 2018-19 process. … [Read more...]