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Welcome to the homepage of the
United Firefighters Union West Australian Branch.....
New Address: 59 Railway Parade, Mt Lawley 6050.
New Phone No: 9272 1199 & Fax. 9272 7789.
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.
Older items once removed from the website are available by clicking on The Vault (Button on bottom left). You can view old circulars and minutesfrom the last 2 years since pages have been saved. YOU need to be LOGGED ON.
Important * Update ALL Your Profile.
Click " How To Log On" to get instructions on how. Especially Update your mobile number for SMS, Update your email address.
MBF is running a competition throughout the month of November to win a SONIQ Qnav in-car GPS navigation system. All you need to do is join the United Firefighters Union WAMBF Corporate Health Plan on or before the 30th of November. More details from website. |
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| FRS Golf Club 2008 Golf Voucher
2 December 2008
 2008 GALA DAY
The final day for the 2008 season is on next Thursday 11 December. For those wanting to play golf, you must register by 11.30am to participate in the draw for partners.
I require confirmation by Monday 8 December 2008 if you will be staying for the meal / presentations afterwards.
2009 WA GOLF VOUCHER BOOKLET
The attached voucher booklet flyer has all the information on the 2009 WA Golf Voucher Book.
Features of the book include $3,000 in discounts from 38 WA golf courses, full course information, 2 vouchers per course and all vouchers are valid until December 2009.
The books are currently on sale for $29.95.
To order, I need confirmation by the end of December 2008.
Regards
Adrian Rutter
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| Gloves to come off
19 November 2008
 The Tasmanian Fire Service's poor choice of rescue vehicles and
pumpers - and its continuing reliance on volunteer back-up - has the Union ready to pile on the pressure with a public safety campaign.
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| Golf Club 2008 Fixture 271108
18 November 2008
Attached are the results from Monday 17 November 2008 and details on the next fixture (27 and 28 November) at Bunbury.
2008 BUNBURY GOLF TRIP
Accommodation has been booked at the Prince of Wales Hotel in units including en-suite. Cost is $40 per night including breakfast.
I require confirmation by 20 November 2008 for anyone that will require accommodation.
2009 AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Attached is the invite to the 2009 Australasian Fire Brigades Golf Championships.
Regards
Adrian Rutter
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| Not Happy Anna
13 November 2008
 Sunshine state firefighters have lost confidence in the
Queensland Labor Government. The Minister won't talk about wages, while in the far-north, firefighters have been barred from a sitting of parliament in Cairns.
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| UFUA NewsTrack
11 November 2008
 It's new: the UFUA's roundup of links to key firefighter news
stories, reports and online comment from around the world. Subscribe to receive emailed updates.
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| Fire Sprinklers Life Safety Only Fire Sprinkler Code
6 November 2008
 Proposed changes to BCA codes for spirnkler protection in new buildings
This is a copy of an infomation sheet fowarded by one of our members, thanks Ryan, taken from NIBA College website. NIBA College was established under the umbrella of the National Insurance Brokers Association to perform two important roles:
What are your thoughts? Make them known on the Forum.
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| Safe Work Australia Week
30 October 2008
 Over 140,000 Australians are seriously injured at work every year. More than 250 die through work-related injuries and more die because of work-related disease such as mesothelioma. There's a strong message in Safe Work Austalia Week.
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| Against All Odds
30 October 2008
 A new book highlights the struggles by Queensland firefighters to establish their own Union. Against All Odds documents the history of Queensland's union firefighters from 1917 to 2008 and was written by union historian, Associate Professor Brad Bowden.
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| Queensland wage vote
23 October 2008
 Sunshine state firefighters are voting on a wage offer from the
State Government that would leave them out of synch with other
Queensland workers.
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| Knock knock
16 October 2008
 News South Wales firefighters are being 'volunteered' into a
door-knocking campaign - and more paperwork - to engage with seniors, circulate fire safety advice and perform inspections. The Union says it's not on.
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| Tas Protection Campaign
15 October 2008
 Taken from National WebsiteTasmanian firefighters are being warned about the dangers of not wearing respiratory protection on the fireground after a fire has been extinguished.
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| Golf Club 2008 Fixture 201008
13 October 2008
Please note that the next fixture is a 2 ball ambrose competition with a draw for partners. You need to be at Meadow Springs by the start-off time.
BALL MARKER / DIVOT TOOL
WAFB Golf Club ball markers and divot tools are available. Cost is $15 each or $25 for the pair.
There are limited numbers so please see Rob Steel to purchase.
FOR SALE
New black, sleeveless, v-neck, woollen jumper with WAFB Golf Club emblem, size Large.
Contact Ron Swatek on 0403 001 794
He will bring it to Mandurah if anyone is interested.
Regards
Adrian Rutter
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| Golf Club 2008 Fixture 071008
1 October 2008
Also Note
2008 NAVY GOLF CHALLENGE
The Navy Golf Challenge has been re-scheduled to Friday 10 October 2008.
The Challenge will be held at Secret Harbour Golf Course, 10am tee off.
Cost is $59 per player and includes green fees, cart hire and a catered BBQ on completion.
Numbers need to be confirmed as soon as possible (we need at least 12 players), so please advise me by return email if you wish to participate?
BALL MARKER / DIVOT TOOL
WAFB Golf Club ball markers and divot tools are available. Cost is $15 each or $25 for the pair.
There are limited numbers so please see Rob Steel at Kwinana to purchase.
Regards
Adrian Rutter
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| September Dispatch
1 October 2008
 In the September edition, the Global Firefighter Unions Alliance is attracting growing interest and looks set for a big year in 2009. With a number of Unions lining up to join, UFUA National Secretary Peter Marshall says, this is indeed a historic occasion; we have collectively reached out and extended the hand of friendship and solidarity to every firefighting Union in the world.
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| Presumptive law at work
26 September 2008
 National Website Story
With the incidence of cancers in firefighters on the increase,
two reports from North America offer insight into how pervasive the health problems are and how presumptive regulation can make life easier for afflicted firefighters.
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| Total abuse
24 September 2008
 In Ireland, a leaked report indicates that 96% of Dublin firefighters have experienced physical or verbal abuse during their careers. The frequency of attacks is on the increase, with 22% saying they have been attacked more than ten times in the past year
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| Stress concern
22 September 2008
 Firefighters stress levels peak when they fear for their
colleagues or civilians at a fire scene, US research reveals. Lack of quality sleep also adds to health risks linked to firefighting.
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| Deadly
22 September 2008
 A US study has found that heart attacks account for 44 percent of
all firefighter workplace fatalities. A family history of heart attack,
high blood pressure, raised cholesterol levels, high stress and lack of regular exercise can all put an individual at greater risk of heart attack.
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| Wellington St Station
11 September 2008
 Attached are some photos from the proposed Wellington Street Station which highlight some of the areas of concern that the Union is raising with the Authority.
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| FESA NEW GPS
10 July 2008
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Powerpoint may be slow to download, please be patient.
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| THE JOBS F$#@ED MATE
23 February 2008
Due to popular demand!!! please find poem from Jacko's speech last year. Do not open if affended!!! Members and Retiree's access only.
This is Author's words and not those of this website, You may think this but I could not possibly comment !!!!
If you don't have access, please email me with your service No., Name and email address.
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Do You Support The Lifting Of The Ban To Mining of Uranium?
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The early 20th century headquarters of Perth City Fire Brigade is now on the WA Heritage Register permanently. 
18th December 2008
So what does it look like? 
North Perth Fire Station shown in Places Of Interst
Signed copy was sent to station, this copy is for easy reading.
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This Kit Has Been Designed To Assist In The Process Of Electing And Training Workplace Safety And Health Representatives In Western Australia
Have a look at the latest news and specials for this month available to all UFU members.
Check out great moments in recent NSW firefighter campaigns on a 
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Vol 45 Issue 2 2008
Taken from National Site
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Seeking Rental Premises
MANY firefighters are attending emergencies without adequate training, putting them and the public at risk, it has been claimed.
This is a DRAFT report. Not for Publication
Risk Analysis & Treatment Options for Metropolitan Career FRS Tanker Allocations.