From the City News: THE United Firefighters Union says the public is being put at risk by the continued unavailability of Canberra’s only appliance that can reach fires in buildings above 7 storeys. “The Bronto aerial platform is again offline, on the same day that UK reformer Mark Jones starts work as Director Strategic Reform Agenda to look at efficiencies in ACT Fire … [Read more...]

From the Canberra Times: The ACT's emergency services boss has hosed down concerns voiced by the firefighters union that the public has been put at "unacceptable risk" with a critical piece of firefighting equipment used to battle blazes in tall buildings out of action. United Firefighters Union ACT acting secretary Greg McConville​ said the ACT Emergency Services … [Read more...]

From the Canberra Times: The ACT's emergency services boss will forge ahead with a controversial push to remove firefighters from the territory's triple-0 call centre, a plan the firefighting union has blasted as potentially dangerous. Significant changes have been proposed for the Emergency Services Agency's communications centre, or ComCen, after recommendations … [Read more...]

From the Canberra Times: The union representing Canberra's firefighters has slammed a major overhaul of emergency services in the territory, saying ACT Fire and Rescue desperately needs more skilled workers. United Firefighters Union ACT secretary Greg McConville said the Emergency Services Agency should focus on boosting the minimum number of firies covering the ACT … [Read more...]