Victoria has been left so short of safe, working fire trucks that Forest Fire Management Victoria has had to call in appliances from NSW and South Australia after dangerous cracks were found across its own fleet.
We know this isn’t a “boost” — it’s a crisis.
Our state is heading into fire season relying on borrowed trucks because the basics haven’t been maintained for years.
And as we all know, while firefighters stand ready to protect communities, they’re being sent to work in a fleet that’s literally cracking under pressure — leaving Victoria dependent on other states just to stay operational.
We know exactly what causes situations like this: cuts, corner-cutting, and ignored warnings.
Firefighters deserve reliable, modern trucks, not excuses.
Allan Government Slashes, Victoria Burns
