Firefighters from Station 42 Newport were rushing to an Emergency Medical Response when their out-of-date fire truck lost all power. They were forced to pull over and wait while another truck was dispatched.
In EMR, every minute counts when someone’s heart isn’t beating. 3 minutes were lost because Victoria’s fire trucks are falling apart.
This isn’t bad luck — it’s the result of the Allan Government’s neglect and broken promises.
Premier Jacinta Allan and Emergency Services Minister Vicki Ward: you must support firefighters and the Victorian community with a safe and properly funded fire service. Any delays in support is a delay in response to the community.
