Fire Rescue Victoria says fire trucks are being repaired — yet Lara’s hazmat unit has sat broken and untouched since March 24.
Instead of a rapid local response, Geelong must now wait over an hour for hazmat crews from South Melbourne or Ballarat — despite the high risks in Geelong.
Since the truck was taken offline, there have already been:
• Three hazmat incidents at Barwon Prison
• A suspicious package in North Geelong
Delayed backup has compromised investigations and put lives at risk.
The truth? Mechanics are overwhelmed with outdated trucks across Victoria — and this one simply can’t be fixed.
Firefighters have No Confidence in FRV Commissioner Gavin Freeman — and neither should the Victorian community.
If FRV leadership is willing to mislead the public to protect themselves instead of you and your family, they’ve failed the people they serve.