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 […]
Fire Rescue Victoria is in Crisis!
– Fire trucks are falling apart – It’s at war with its firefighters – It can’t provide uniforms for recruits – Bills are going unpaid – It STILL hasn’t produced its 2022-23 Annual Report The Community has a right to know where Commissioner Freeman is!
Ballarat Courier Highlights FRV Safety Concerns
The Front Page of The Courier, Ballarat, has highlighted safety concerns over Fire Rescue Victoria’s out of date fleet. https://www.thecourier.com.au/…/ballarat-frv-faces…/
Industrial Fire Exposes Danger of Equipment Shortage as Vital Aerial Firefighting Tool Left in Parts!
03 January 2024 The equipment shortage hamstringing Victoria’s firefighting response has been exposed once more after a large industrial fire in Melbourne’s west forced firefighters to source vital aerial firefighting equipment from another station to contain the inferno. Sunshine Fire Station, which responded to the large factory fire in Laverton North on Tuesday, has been […]
RESIDENTS AND HOLIDAYMAKERS LEFT VULNERABLE AS FIRE TRUCKSTAKEN OUT OF SERVICE
MEDIA RELEASEDecember 31, 2023 The gaping holes in Victoria’s firefighting resources have been exposed once more after an unsafe fire truck was taken out of action, leaving Fire Rescue Victoria scrambling to shift trucks across the state. There are concerns about the safety of Ballarat’s ladder platform truck, critical for fighting large-scale fires or fires […]
Ballarat without critical Rescue Service!
On 27 November FRV asked for an inspection of the dedicated Ladder Platform stationed at Ballarat. On 19 December its compliance plate became invalid and today it was taken off line due to safety concerns and it being non compliant. This leaves Victoria’s Western Region from Bacchus Marsh to the SA Border without an appliance […]