A critical piece of firefighting equipment in Ballarat is out of commission again, highlighting the urgent need for investment in Victoria’s fire services. Ballarat’s 20 year-old ladder platform spewed metal shavings from its stabilizers this morning, forcing it offline.
Despite the best efforts by the Ballarat mechanics who tirelessly maintain this outdated equipment, it’s simply past its service life of 15 years and poses a safety risk. This incident underscores the ongoing fire truck crisis in Victoria, leaving both firefighters and the community dangerously exposed.
Firefighters have recently met with local MP Juliana Addison, but years of underfunding by the State Government have created a situation where essential equipment is failing, jeopardizing public safety.
