The U.F.U. of Australia – Victorian Branch has established a Website www.thankyoufiries.com to allow morale-boosting messages to front-line Firefighters.

Peter Marshall, the U.F.U. Victorian Branch Secretary said, “that the Branch will ensure that these messages will reach the crews at the fIrefront”.

“Looking after the welfare of firefighters has been our mission for nearly 100 years.

Internet messages of thanks are a modern way of boosting morale at an extraordinary time in this State’s and Nation’s history” Peter Marshall said.

All members are encouraged to access the website and forward messages to our Victorian Brothers and Sisters.

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