No matter how often it’s repaired, it’s a constant battle against ageing parts and breakdowns. This is exactly why fire trucks must be replaced at 15 years. They live a hard, demanding life protecting Victorian communities—and when lives are on the line, failure is not an option.
Firefighters no longer have confidence in their ageing trucks. And now, they have no confidence in Fire Rescue Commissioner Freeman, who has failed to secure funding for new appliances.
