Firefighters were out and about in Mildura this morning — letterbox dropping and speaking directly with the community about the Allan Labor Government’s fire crisis.
Over 750 households are now aware of the growing concerns, including what many see as ongoing neglect from their Upper House representative Jaclyn Symes and the rest of the Allan Labor government.
This crisis impacts all Victorians. In Mildura alone, we’ve seen:
- ❌ 4 months without an aerial appliance.
This has directly impacted firefighting operations as far as Sea Lake (188km away), and limited the ability to assist paramedics with local patient extractions. - ❌ 4 months without a reserve appliance.
At least 6 times in 2026, Mildura and surrounding areas have had NO FRV response available for over 2 hours. During summer heatwaves, there were also 14 days where additional crews had no truck to respond in. - ❌ No trench rescue capability.
A tradie working in a trench may have to wait 5+ hours for assistance from Ballarat if something goes wrong. - ❌ minimal local HAZMAT capability.
In the event of a chemical incident, the community could face hours waiting for specialist support from Ballarat.
This is a serious issue affecting community safety — and it’s not just a Mildura problem. It’s a Victoria-wide concern.
Your safety shouldn’t depend on your postcode.