Richmond electorate
Gabrielle DE VIETRI (Richmond) (14:53): My question is for the Minister for Emergency Services. The Grampians are on fire. 2024 was the hottest year on record, with climate collapse unfolding before our eyes. There will be more out-of-control fires. At a time when communities are relying on firefighters and equipment the most, Victorian firies have had to take 30 trucks off the road because they are too unreliable. At Richmond fire station all appliances are over the maximum age. Fire Rescue Victoria and firies in my electorate have been asking for years for new fire trucks so they can do their jobs and protect their communities, but this government has ignored their requests. Now in the middle of the fire season firefighters and fire-prone communities are at risk. Minister, why are you forcing firies to put themselves at risk just to keep our communities safe?