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v38#23 UFUQ LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARDED TO JOHN OLIVER

In this edition - In an overwhelming show of support for the work John Oliver has done in the role of UFUQ State Secretary since his election to that role in 2010, the SCM recently unanimously voted YES to a nomination put to them to make John a life member of the UFUQ.

v38#24 UFUQ WELCOMES NEW GOVERNMENT & MINISTER

In this edition - I wanted to provide a quick update on the change of government and first congratulate The Honourable Ms Ann Leahy MP who has been appointed Minister for Fire (amongst other portfolios).

v38#22 2025 DIARIES AND CALENDARS

In this edition - Your 2025 diaries and calendars will be mailed out in late December/early January. Please contact the union office to update address details if required.

v38#21 EMSFC APPOINTMENT DISPUTED BY UFUQ

In this edition - You may be aware that QFD recently announced an appointment to the Executive Manager State Fire Communications (EMSFC) role. Your union has concerns about the merit and selection processes used by QFD as they relate to operational fire communications manager competencies. This whole matter is about how QFD managed recruitment and selection processes and not about any individual person.

v38#20 FIREFIGHTERS’ REMEMBRANCE DAY

In this edition - Firefighters Remembrance Day is honoured every year on October 10, with flags at all fire stations flown at half-mast and a minute's silence observed at 10am. For those at station, a siren blast from your appliance for 10 seconds is also fitting at the conclusion of the minute silence.

v38#19 SEPTEMBER 11 – COMMEMORATIONS

In this edition - On September 11 2001, after coordinated terrorist attacks on United States soil, the twin towers of the World Trade Center in Lower Manhattan collapsed.

v38#18 WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS AMENDED PRESUMPTIVE INJURY LIST INCREASES FROM 12 TO 23

In this edition - I am pleased to report that a process that commenced over 18 months ago with your union’s submissions to the Independent Review of the Queensland workers’ compensation system concluded on Thursday 22 August 2024 with the Queensland Parliament passing many amendments to the Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003 (Qld).

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AUXILIARY UPDATE

Auxiliary Update - 17 August 2022

In this edition - As you are aware, wage rates within your Award are determined by the State Wage Case Decision each year.

12 April 2022

In this edition - With the Easter period, ANZAC Day and Labour Day almost upon us, I provide the following to UFUQ members to clear up any confusion that may exist regarding what you are entitled to claim on the many upcoming public holidays.

AUXILIARY FIREFIGHTER DEPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Auxiliary Update - 21 December 2021

In this edition - It would not be the Christmas and New Year period without some confusion regarding what members are entitled to claim on the many public holidays across the period.

Auxiliary Update - 06 September 2021

In this edition - You will no doubt recall that your union was pushing for an external review of QFES to examine the structure and funding of the agency, and decide if the current QFES is effective, efficient and sustainable, and if not, what options are available to the Minister for Fire and Emergency Services to make changes.

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WHS Bulletin

v1#1 Hazard alert: air-conditioning ducts with steel wire frame

In this edition - I wish to inform all members of a significant health and safety hazard associated with BA operations when attending structural fires.