Fire Station 09 Somerton were left with a broken fire truck yesterday — after having issues with the firefighting pump before the truck wouldn’t start at all.
Mechanics arrived as soon as possible but couldn’t get it running. The truck had to be towed away. This same truck was due for replacement two years ago.
Meanwhile, Victorians are paying double the emergency service tax, yet Fire Rescue Victoria is facing a $114 million funding cut this year alone — enough to replace 100 fire trucks just like this one.
This is what happens when Emergency Services Minister Vicki Ward and the Allan government cut corners on community safety.
The Allan Government slashes — Victoria burns.
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