Firefighters at Station 48 are battling more than just flames—they’re fighting their own fire truck. The transmission is failing mid-response, forcing crews to pull over and restart it while racing to emergencies. Even when pumping water, the truck throws up engine and transmission warnings. Why is this truck still in service? Because there are no spare fire trucks left to replace it. Meanwhile, Fire Rescue Victoria has blown $31.9 million on external consultants this year—an 800% increase. That money could have bought 30 new fire trucks. Are you paying a fire service levy to keep your community safe, or to fill the pockets of global consultancy firms? Demand action by completing our petition.
