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Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

The potential use of software by Melbourne Fire Brigade to close stations and "jeopardise" public safety was leaked to a union boss and government minister.

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.

Firefighter response times slowed after cyber attack

Firefighter response times slowed after cyber attack

A briefing document has cast doubt on Fire Rescue Victoria's claim that community safety was not compromised by a cyber attack on its IT systems.

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Firefighter union claims minister acted unlawfully

The United Firefighters Union claims Victoria's attorney-general coerced Fire Rescue Victoria not to take part in a fire registration board.

Woman dies after firefighters go to wrong address

A disabled woman may have survived a deadly blaze if firefighters did not go to the wrong address when trying to find the fire, a Victorian coroner has found.

Firies take fight to parliament over 'ignored' upgrades

Hundreds of uniform-clad firefighters have gathered in Melbourne's CBD to call for fire truck and safety equipment upgrades.

Fire Rescue Victoria's cyber-hack response a 'lesson in how not to communicate'

A cyber attack at Fire Rescue Victoria in 2022 potentially exposed the personal data of thousands of people. Some victims and cyber experts say the organisation's response has been less than perfect.

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Firefighter harassment claim to continue

Firefighter harassment claim to continue

Fire Rescue Victoria has lost a bid to cut 17 years worth of sexual harassment allegations from a legal claim brought by a senior female firefighter.

Victorian firefighters' income protection affected following union spat with insurer

Victorian firefighters' income protection affected following union spat with insurer

A dispute over invitations to a charity dinner for mental health prompts United Firefighters Union secretary Peter Marshall to "sack" the income protection provider for nearly 4,000 firefighters.

Fire Rescue Victoria confirms cyber attack from 'external third party' as outage continues

Fire Rescue Victoria confirms cyber attack from 'external third party' as outage continues

FRV says it was the victim of a cyber attack from an "external third party" as it continues to deal with an outage affecting its IT systems.

Victorian firefighters' industrial action continues, with calls for new trucks, more staff and training

Victorian firefighters' industrial action continues, with calls for new trucks, more staff and training

Victoria's professional firefighters union is calling for new trucks, more recruits and access to additional training — as its protected industrial action reaches day five.

Vic firie training site 'over-capacity'

Vic firie training site 'over-capacity'

Fire Rescue Victoria's $109 million training centre in Craigieburn needs to be expanded to cope with demand for recruits, according to a union.

Victorian fire brigade moves to strike out large parts of commander’s sexual harassment claim

Victorian fire brigade moves to strike out large parts of commander’s sexual harassment claim

Commander Donna Wheatley alleges she was groped and had a senior officer expose his genitals

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Prevent Detect Escape fire safety course aims to help those living with disabilities prepare for emergencies

Prevent Detect Escape fire safety course aims to help those living with disabilities prepare for emergencies

A fire safety course that aims to help those living with disabilities to prepare for life-threatening emergencies gets the seal of approval from a Victorian resident all too familiar with the nightmare scenario.

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Firefighter registration fuels tension between unions, Victorian government amid fire services overhaul saga

The registration of professional firefighters in Victoria is proving another point of conflict between unions and the state government amid a fraught overhaul of the Victorian fire service.

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