How many times do we have to say it. Minister Symes you are wrong! you keep saying that 80% of the fleet is ready to respond, but as firefighter on the ground know that is not the reality for regional fire stations.
A 75 year old lady hast lost her house and it is quite clear the outcome could have been different if Minister Symes had of acted when advised to by the industry experts. Yet again Minister Symes proves by inaction you do not know what is best for the community.
This week The Portland Observer & Guardian reports on Victoria’s Fire Truck crisis and the impact it is having on the local community.