The UFUA congratulates the Victorian Branch for their exceptional efforts in mitigating the risks of occupational cancer for Firefighters. Whilst we have fought hard to have PFAS chemicals removed from firefighting, no-one can undo the suffering caused by exposure to … Read the rest “Fiskville Redress Scheme”
Firefighter and UFU Victoria Branch member Mick Tisbury to feature on ABC’s ‘Australian Story’ episode airing 26th September 2022
The UFU’s work in shaping Australia and International standards relating to firefighter safety has reached an important juncture.
In June, 2022, 25 scientists from eight countries met at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in Lyon, France, to finalise their evaluation of the carcinogenicity of occupational exposure as a firefighter. This assessment will be published in … Read the rest “LANCET JUNE 2022 – Occupational Exposure as a Firefighter”
Members’ attention is drawn to the following information concerning changes to the UFUA rules sought by Queensland Branch Administrator Gavin Marshall. These changes are intended to facilitate the conduct of elections ordered by the Federal Court following a judgment delivered … Read the rest “Rule Changes to facilitate UFU Queensland Branch elections”
The UFUA National Committee of Management on June 17 accepted the election report from the Returning Officer of the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) which makes official the election of Greg McConville as National Secretary and Leigh Hills as National President.
Sending a big shout out of sincere appreciation to the Presenters, Parliamentarians and Attendees at the 2022 UFUA Professional Firefighters Cancer Forum.
This informative and important event provided critical information on the latest developments on presumptive cancers.
Highlights included presentations
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR ELIGIBLE NCOM Members
Election Notice and Schedule – E2021-167 UFUA – Election Notice
Nomination Form – E2021-167 UFUA – Nomination Form… Read the rest “UFUA National Elections 2022”
This 2021 UFUA Financials Report has been published on this site – To read the full announcement click on the following link Nat Bulletin #001 UFUA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOW ON WEBSITE
