Today, Fire Station 22 Ringwood has had a fire truck taken off the road. A fire truck well past its service life, with a history of different breakdowns and failures.
Experts have warned that ageing fire trucks are more dangerous and less reliable, that’s why they have a 15 year service life, yet despite Victorians paying higher emergency services taxes, communities are still being left relying on outdated equipment.
Every breakdown puts firefighters and the public at risk. Every delayed response could cost lives.
Premier Jacinta Allan, Treasurer Jaclyn Symes and Minister Vicki Ward must be held accountable before this crisis turns deadly