Members may be aware of the tragic death of Professional Firefighter David Balfour, killed in the line of duty at the Victorian Bushfires.
Further information can be obtained below.
The U.F.U. of Australia has established a Trust Fund to assist the family. Further information is obtainable below.
Members should be aware of the significant donations received from Australian Firefighters to the Tamahere Fund established by the Union and consequently, the Union would urge members to reciprocate.
As members will be aware, several health and safety concerns were raised with Fire and Emergency by the Local with respect to the commissioning exercises undertaken at the City Rail Link.
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Central Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I received one nomination for Branch Vice President and nominations for Branch President and Branch Secretary .
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Southern Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I had received one nomination for each position.