Every second counts in an emergency — but right now, Victorians are being put at risk as outdated fire trucks are forced to sit idle, waiting minutes just to build up air pressure so the brakes will work, just like this one this morning.
That might be acceptable for an everyday truck — but not when lives are on the line.
Over 120 fire trucks will be out of date by the end of this year — and the number keeps growing.
Victorians deserve better. Our firefighters deserve better.
Meanwhile, the Allan Government’s Emergency Services Tax is making you pay more, while fire services get less funding.