A firefighter was burned at a house fire in Norlane this week.
Not because they weren’t trained.
Not because they failed to do their job.
But because the backup truck that should have been there wasn’t.
Corio Fire Station is supposed to have two fire trucks. Right now, it only has one.
When the fire escalated, firefighters were forced to wait around 20 minutes for support from another station.
In firefighting, minutes matter.
When crews are left without the resources they need, firefighters get hurt and communities are put at risk.
Victorians are paying more through the Fire Services Levy than ever before.
So where is the money going?
It’s time for the Allan Labor Government to stop the excuses and start replacing Victoria’s ageing fire truck fleet before someone pays an even higher price.
Why is the Allan Labor Government letting this happen, Why?