Dear Premier Carroll

I am writing because I am concerned about the state of Victoria’s fire service and what it means for the safety of our communities.

Victorians should be able to trust that when they call 000, a reliable fire truck will arrive with the firefighters, equipment and resources needed to help.

Instead, many fire trucks are beyond their intended service life, breakdowns are common, and growing communities are still waiting for the stations and resources they need.

Firefighters and corporate staff have also gone years without a general pay rise, despite the increasing demands placed on them.

With Victorians now paying more through the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund, we should expect that investment to deliver safer and better-resourced emergency services.

Premier, please support our firefighters with reliable fire trucks, modern equipment, adequate staffing and resources, a fair pay outcome, and properly resourced fire services for growing communities.

This is ultimately about keeping Victorians safe, and it is an issue that will matter to me when I vote at this election. At this stage, I do not feel Labor has done enough to support our firefighters or earn my vote.

Firefighters are there for us on our worst days. Please make sure we are there for them too.

Yours Sincerely,