Rowville Appliance falling apart:
Rowville is currently being a serviced by an appliance that is simply falling apart. Some of the faults associated with the appliance include: • Burnover Protection Sprays dribbling water, not spraying – Cab O/S & N/S rear window protection sprays. • Driver Seatbelt fraying. • Airbag suspension dash warning light is active, truck is not […]
Freeman and the #failarmy
Commissioner Freeman hired a PR firm to “improve his image” after a strong vote of no confidence by firefighters recently. One of the moves was to show up to the vehicle workshops in hi vis, taking photos in front of trucks. The problem, the vehicle he’s posed in front of was removed from service in […]
As Temperatures rise, Victoria is without any spare Pumpers
Eastern Hill attempted to secure a spare Pumper Tanker this morning, as their dedicated appliance has been offline for a month, waiting on parts. The crew picked up an older Mk4 Pumper Tanker, however it has been taken offline due to an inability to use the emergency stop button to cease pumping operations. Eastern Hills […]
An Open Letter to Fire Rescue Commissioner Gavin Freeman
Our Members Serving The Community!
Our members attend road crashes and other technical rescues everyday. They are highly trained to use tools and equipment such as the ‘jaws of life’. This equipment is used in complex transport, industrial or domestic incidents and rescues. #firecrisisvictoria#FireCrisis#melbourne#springst#firetruck
Victoria left without a spare Pumper
Driving to an emergency incident is often the most dangerous aspect of a job. Firefighters need confidence in the equipment to keep them safe, the seatbelts of Boronias pumper have frayed and begun to disintegrate. FRV makes claims that their fleet management is top notch, yet firefighters are being put at risk by unroadworthy vehicles. […]
No Spare Pumpers across Victoria!
FRV hasn’t a single spare Pumper in the fleet, with crews from multiple stations today putting out statewide emails in search of one. On a shambolic day (even by FRV standards) Fire Trucks were taken offline only to have their replacements taken offline as well. Caroline Springs Pumper broke down today only to have its […]
The North-West of Victoria Are Without a Ladder Platform!
The North West of Victoria are without a ladder platform. Critical to rescues from multi story building due to Bendigos Ladder platform failing safety checks this morning. Premier Allan’s own electorate left exposed by her Government’s negligence to the fire services. At what point will she intervene. #firecrisisvictoria#FireCrisis#bendigo#springst#firetruck
Craigieburn Firefighters unable to attend Tobacco Shop Fire in Craigieburn!
With a Craigieburn Tobacco shop fire the latest in the long list of shops to be targeted by arsonists, it’s alarming to note that the closest truck was off-line due to a series of Faults. In the hours leading up to the fire, Craigieburn firefighters had reported multiple faults with the truck, and told they […]
The Great Skate – Skating 100 km’s for Charity
Members and Supporters are encouraged to get behind Mick Penny Skating. Mick has set himself a task of Skating 100km’s to raise funds for Mettle Women. Fundraiser by Mick Penny : The Great Skate – Skating 100km’s for charity (gofundme.com) Hi I’m Mick. A Father/Husband/Firefighter from the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne using his passion for […]