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Women in firefighting

March 23, 2016

Announcement on diversity and women in firefighting issue to NSW firefighters and FBEU members. It caused significant discussion (and criticism) at fire stations and online. [...more]

Firefighting resources need rethink

March 2, 2016

Aust firefighters call on authorities to rethink structures due to inaction on #ClimateChange [...more]

FBEU SITREP 6/2015

February 19, 2016

Update for NSW firefighters via #FBEU SITREP 6/2016 [...more]

Australia’s science vandalism

February 9, 2016

The staff cuts at CSIRO is science vandalism and an abandonment of Australia's commitments under the Paris Agreement signed by Australia less than 2 months ago. [...more]

Climate change fuels bushfire risk

January 20, 2016

Deteriorating conditions, including an apparent increase in the number of the most severe fires in recent years due to climate change requires action.... [...more]