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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.
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| iRescue 2010
27 July 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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| Canberra bushfires hearing adjourned
28 July 2010
 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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| Two children critical, heroes help
24 July 2010
 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
23 July 2010
 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
23 July 2010
 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 Entertainment Book
27 May 2010
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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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| Today's motivational speaker: Death
18 July 2010
 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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| Emergency services push for spectrum
16 July 2010
 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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| Blog sack threat
15 July 2010
 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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| 2010 WAFB Golf Club Fixture 260710
15 July 2010
 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
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| Digital age arrives
8 July 2010
 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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| UFUA update
6 July 2010
 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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| 2010 WAFB Golf Club Fixture 120710
7 July 2010
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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| The Australian Firefighter magazine
6 July 2010
 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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| 2011 Holiday Homes Ballot
30 June 2010
 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
30 June 2010
 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.
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| OHS Alert May 2010
29 June 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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| Fears for WA firies
23 June 2010
 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
23 June 2010
 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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| UFU's one fire service call
5 May 2010
 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
27 April 2010
 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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Have a look at the latest news and specials for this month available to all UFU members.
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