News

Media Release – Rescue Services

November 28, 2008

Firies demand no “flip flop” on rescue from Rees Government The Fire Brigade Employees Union (FBEU) today said that moves were afoot to return rescue responsibilities to the Ambulance Service and called on the Rees Government to reject the temptation […]

Media Release: Alexandria Aerial Appliance

March 13, 2005

Carr Govt to cut high-rise service – Firefighters threaten action tomorrow

Media Release – “elvis” Over Koperberg

January 3, 2002

Firefighters back “Elvis” over Koperberg The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (FBEU) today criticised RFS Commissioner Phil Koperberg’s apparent reluctance to embrace offers from both John Howard and Bob Carr to purchase much-needed specialised firefighting aircraft.

Media Release – Firefighters To Walk Out

November 30, 1999

Professional firefighters throughout the state will walk off the job on Thursday to attend stop work meetings.

D&d Media Release #3

August 11, 1999

Govt puts Politics above Public Safety

Media Release – Govt. “plainly Unreasonable”

July 31, 1999

The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union this afternoon expressed its fear that the industrial action planned to commence tomorrow (Sunday) at 8am is now all but inevitable.

Media Release – Strike In The Balance

July 29, 1999

FIREFIGHTERS’ STRIKE IN THE BALANCE The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union today said that the firefighters’ industrial action scheduled to commence this Sunday, August 1 is hanging in the balance following the failure of talks with the Government yesterday.