Last night, Deer Park firefighters from Fire Station 43 had an emergency of their own when their fire truck developed a glowing red-hot wheel exceeding 500°C. The crew spotted the smoke and pulled over safely.
The truck is 6 years past its 15-year service life.
Now the Carroll Labor Government says it ensure no FRV truck exceeds its service life by 2035 — but only if they are re-elected.
They know ageing trucks put lives at risk. Firefighters have been warning them for years. Yet Victorians are being told to wait another nine years.
Public safety shouldn’t depend on an election promise. Make the commitment now!
Too little. Too late. Victorian communities deserve action NOW.