Firefighters at Fire Station 38 South Melbourne have been given a “replacement” fire truck that raises serious concerns.
- Handrails are needed just to help firefighters climb in and out while wearing almost 30kg of firefighting gear.
- Broken seat release levers mean firefighters can’t quickly remove their breathing apparatus, delaying precious seconds during an emergency.
This comes as fire trucks across Victoria continue to be towed away almost daily with mechanical failures after being pushed well beyond their intended service life.
Victorians deserve a modern, reliable fire fleet—not ageing trucks patched together and called replacements.
Premier Jacinta Allan and this Victorian Labor Government have driven Victoria’s fire fleet into crisis, and it’s firefighters and the community who are paying the price.