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United Firefighters Union Of Western Australia

Old North Perth Fire Station
21 View Street

North Perth

WA 6006 

Phone No: (08) 9228 8122

Fax No:      (08) 9227 7822

UFU of WA Duty Mobile Phone

(For After Hours) 0433 927 232


The UFU West Australia Branch is the trade union which represents the industrial interests of the career public sector and private industry firefighters, communications officers and fire safety officers employed within the state of Western Australia.
 


Who Is It?
A Very Senior Officer Caught Working !!!!!

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iRescue 2010
Link to ARRO website.

The Australasian Road Rescue Organisation (ARRO) is the peak body in Australasia for the development and exchange of information, knowledge and skills in road rescue. Its membership is drawn from the individuals and organisations in the emergency services that assist people at road crashes everyday such as Fire Services, State Emergency Services and Ambulance Services.

Dunsborough finished 9th Overall. It's highest placing was 3rd in the Immediate Event.

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Melros - Current Bookings Vacancies
There are still lots of vacancies for MELROS. Please have a look, if you would like to make a booking contact union office.

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Canberra bushfires hearing adjourned
Article link to National Website.

ACT Chief Justice says appointment of acting judges to ease court backlogs will not help the marathon bushfires litigation. Also, a special sitting of Victoria's parliament to debate bushfire findings and in the UK, Merseyside motorbike firefighters must swap helmets.

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05 May 2010 - Public Corro In 8.1 - 9.7
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05 May 2010 - Public Corro In 9.9 - 9.25
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05 May 2010 - Public Corro Out 10.2 - 10.21 (10.23)
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Home-made bomb injures Ballajura man
Article link to PerthNow.com.au

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Drunk teen steals fire truck
Article link to Thewest.com.au

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Two children critical, heroes help
Article link to WAtoday.com.au

A firefighter who helped save the lives of two girls after spotting a house in flames on his way to work was in "the right spot at the right time".

The inferno destroyed the home in central western NSW and sent nine people to hospital, six of whom were children.

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Site can spot your home's fire traps
Article link to TheWest.com.au

NSW firefighters hope a new website will help save dozens of lives by allowing householders to take a virtual tour of their home and identify potential fire risks.

The website, launched on Thursday, works by identifying fire hazards and then making tailor-made recommendations to improve safety


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Insulation scheme RC call
Link to National Website Articles.

A Senate committee calls for a royal commission into the home insulation program. Also, Victoria's Bushfires Royal Commission report to be released Saturday week and in the UK, the Union secures a ground breaking win for a sacked firefighter.

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2010 Circular No 38 Clean PPC-PPE
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2010 Worksafe Improvement Notice - Diesel Fumes Midland FS
Hazard Indentification and Risk Assessment Diesel Fumes issed to FESA.

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2010 Entertainment Book
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New 2010 -2011 Entertainment Books

Savings of 25% to 50% off or 2-for-1 offers. Also Support the WA Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services Assoc with $13 going to fund raising. Online Form available on this website.

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Online Order Form for VFRS 2010 2011 Entertainment Books
****** Reminder

Order Your 2010 / 2011 Entertainment Book Online.

Support WA Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services Assocition with $13 from each book goes towards their fundraising

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2010 Turnout 3
Hard copies will be available on station Mid Next Week.

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2010 Circular No 37 Residential Addresses Required
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2010 Circular No 36 Re SMS Communication Relievers' Forum
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Policy 6 - Additional Work Between Shifts
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2010 April Public Corro In - 8
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2010 April Public Corro In - 8.1 - 8.5, 8.7-9.12
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2010 April Public Corro Out Late Corro
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NSW Rural Fire Service investigates claims new volunteer uniforms 'could cause heatstroke'
Article link to AdelaideNow.com.au

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Large Greek fires 'partly contained'
Article link to thewest.com.au

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Today's motivational speaker: Death
Article link to TheAustralian.com.au

Your office-bound boss keeling over from a heart attack is more likely to induce moderate levels of death anxiety and low levels of death reflection, while deaths that occur as part of dangerous jobs, such as fire-fighting or serving in the armed forces, lead to low death anxiety but high levels of death reflection

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Car flips, crashes through Bassendean house
Article link to WAtoday.com.au

Fire rescue services had to use the jaws of life to cut off the car's roof and extract the driver, who was unconscious and trapped inside the vehicle.

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New mobile computing for Queensland emergency services
Article link to Computerworld.

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Fire service wants more woman firefighters
Article link to ABCNew.ne.au

The Country Fire Authority (CFA) is encouraging women to pursue a career in firefighting.

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ShopRite Monthly News
Have a look at the latest news and specials for this month available to all UFU members.

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Emergency services push for spectrum
Article link to TheAge.com.au

EMERGENCY services could miss out on the next generation of communications equipment if the federal government goes ahead with plans to lease spectrum to major telcos instead.

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2010 June Draft Public BCOM Minutes
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2010 May Draft Public BCOM Minutes
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2010 April Public BCOM Minutes
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Blog sack threat
Article link to National Website.

The NSW Opposition says a far south coast council should not have to help pay for new fire brigade officers at Batemans Bay. Also, in the UK London's Fire Brigade Commissioner targets 6,000 firefighters with a blog post sack threat .

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UFUA National Special Bulletin
National Special Bulletin for WA Branch members

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UFUA 2008 National Review_Bandt review
National UFUA Review for WA Branch members.

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UFUA_History and Restructure
This is a History of National UFUA for WA Branch members

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UFUA Accounts 1996-2009
National Accounts for United Firefighters Union Australia (National) for WA Branch Members

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2010 WAFB Golf Club Fixture 260710
NEXT FIXTURE
The next fixture is at Sun City on Monday 26 July 2010.
This is the second round of the Club Championships. The draw is attached.

AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Registration Forms (players and non-players) for this year’s Australasian Championships in New Zealand are to be returned by Friday 16 July 2010.

Should you require a registration form please let me know?

UPCOMING FIXTURES Following are details on upcoming fixtures.
Monday 9 August – Kwinana (3rd round club championships)
Monday 23 August – Pinjarra
Monday 6 September – Royal Perth Please diarise.
Regards Adrian Rutter

2010 WAFB Golf Club Results 120710
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2010 WAFB Golf Club 2010 AUST TEAM SELECTION
2010 Australian Team Selection and Results

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2010 WAFB Golf Club DRAW for 2nd ROUND 2010 CC
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2010 Circular No 35 Union Dues for 2009-2010 Financial Year

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2010 Circular No 34 Direction on Use of Private Vehicle for Authority Business Removed
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Dispatch June 2010
Article link UFUA website.

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Digital age arrives
Article link to UFUA website.

A digital upgrade for Victoria's fire services; UFU Secretary Peter Marshall says the move is long overdue and addresses an important concern raised at the Bushfires Royal Commission. Also, 10 more fires linked to insulation scheme.

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2010 Circular No 33 Use of Private Vehicle for Authority Business

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2010 Circular No 32 Risk of Contamination from PPC

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Unions warn against wider roll-out of payroll system
Article link to ABCNews www.abc.net.au

The Queensland Public Sector Union (QPSU) says it is a risk to change the payroll system for police, ambulance and fire officers, following problems in the health payroll.

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UFUA update
The UFUA and its member branches believe in Strength in Unity. By uniting across state borders we effectively represent and advocate for members all around Australia. Help defend our workplace rights and entitlements - and protect the future.

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Man sues fire service over lung condition
Article link to Thurrock Gazette www.thurrockgazette.co.uk

A FORMER firefighter facing an early death from cancer is suing Essex Fire Authority for up to £200,000.

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2010 WAFB Golf Club Matchplay Draw
Current Matchplay Draw

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2010 WAFB Golf Club Fixture 120710
Hi Everyone this the first round of the Club Championships.

AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
A reminder that completed Registration Forms (players and non-players) for this year’s Australasian Championships in New Zealand are to be returned by 12 July 2010.
Should you require a registration form please let me know?

UPCOMING FIXTURES
Following are details on upcoming fixtures.
Monday 26 July – Sun City (2nd round club championships)
Monday 9 August – Kwinana (3rd round)
Monday 23 August – Pinjarra
Please diarise.
Regards Adrian Rutter

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2010 WAFB Golf Club Results 280610
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Thinner blue line: police face strict fitness tests
Article link to theage.com.au

THE slow and tragic descent from fit young police recruit to wheezing old copper will soon be relegated to history with the introduction of career-long fitness standards for all new police.

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Northeast of US swelters through heat wave, mercury hits 39.4C in New York City
Article link to AdelaideNow.com.au

n New York City the temperature in Central Park hit 39.4C (103F), beating a record set in 1999, when the temperature hit 38.3C.

In Queens, more than a dozen firefighters were taken to hospital and treated for dehydration and exhaustion after fighting a morning fire, myFOXny.com reported.

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2010 Circular No 31 Bans - RPL Process Administration

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The Australian Firefighter magazine
Link to National Website

In this edition, One fire service, more firefighters - Victorian firefighters campaign to defend rosters and crewing that maintain on-the-job safety and protect the community.

Also, buy local? Should firefighter ppc, other clothing and equipment be produced onshore? And presumptive explained; the best protection against workplace disease.

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Bullying claims denied by MFB boss
Article link to ABCNews.net.au

Fire breaks out at oil refinery in Britain
Article link to Adelaidenow.com.au

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Small fire damages Campbell Barracks
Article link to PerthNow.com.au

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Investigation launched into fire brigade
Article link to smh.com.au

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2010 Circular No 30 Fire Station Design Committee

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2011 Holiday Homes Ballot
Ballot should be sent to home address.

If you have not recieved one in a couple of days, update your profile on this website and use this copy from the website.

Ballot closes Close of Business Friday 6th August 2010.

Any problems please email Mark Payne markpayne@ufuofwa.net.au

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Close to suing
Link to National Website

In Western Australia, residents in Toodyay say they are close to litigation over the bushfire that destroyed 38 homes, six months ago. Also, in the USA, cardiac arrest was the No. 1 workplace killer of firefighters last year.

OHS Alert May 2010
Article link to National Website

Get back to work! Flaws in WorkCover revealed as a severely injured Victorian firefighter is told to return to work.

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Fiona Wood, Cadbury, ambulance officers rate in Australian Reader's Digest Trust Survey
Article link to Adelaidenow.com.au

When it comes to the most trusted professions, ambulance officers took the top spot for the seventh year in a row, followed by firefighters, nurses and pilots.

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Fears for WA firies
Article link to National Website

WA firefighters are going to jobs under-prepared, with accidents and danger reports falling on deaf ears. Also, NZ firefighters targeted over truck parking action to highlight exhaust fumes concerns.

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UFUA 2008 National Review
Link to National Website

This comprehensive review of the UFUA was undertaken by an independent consultant in 2008 to best position the National Union into the future. It examines the direction, structure and role of the National Union. Download a copy (pdf file).

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2010 Circular No 29 320-8 - Union Direction re PPC OSH

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2010 Circular No 26 Meeting on 320-8
Attention All Members Working on 320/8

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2010 Circular No 25 Safety and Health Reps

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UFU's one fire service call
Article link to National Website.

The United Firefighters Union wants all Victoria's fire services merged into one with an across-the-board move to career firefighters. RMIT expert says this approach would also reduce duplication and difficulties associated with different equipment, uniforms and communications.

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The Australian Firefighter Magazine
In this edition, the climate change challenge in focus, as firefighters deliver a serious message to federal politicians. Also, as the global financial crisis continues to bite, overseas firefighters are feeling the heat with jobs and conditions threatened. Plus, Tour of Duty - Australian firefighters plan a summer run across the USA.

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Oath of Membership
New Members take the Oath of Membership

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