The firefighter's union is calling for an urgent upgrade to the state's fleet of trucks after a serious malfunction at a fatal factory blaze. They're warning some of the trucks are decades out of date and potentially dangerous. https://t.co/AEXtzXeXfZ @cassiezervos#7NEWS
When firefighters start each shift, it is important that they test all equipment to ensure it is in good working order. This morning at Footscray Station (FS47) Qualified Firefighter Patrick was tasked with testing the station’s ladder platform.
Yesterday there were no new cases and no lost lives reported. Cases with unknown source are down, as is the 14 day rolling average in Melb, this remains stable in regional Vic. There is more info here: https://t.co/eTputEZdhs
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A new addition this morning to the back of the locked down Flemington blocks - nine @FireRescueVic trucks waiting on Mt Alexander Rd. There’s another nine at the North Melbourne towers, helping police with logistics. Firefighters are also distributing food to residents.
This footage shows the complexity of the fire, which more than 80 firefighters battled at #SpencerSt this morning. This was a significant incident that had the potential to be very serious.
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This phone call to 3AW from firefighter Emily Trimble on behalf of 70 female fireys is compulsory & compelling listening. Made around the time Garrett called in VEOHRC, it is unequivocal in its condemnation of Garrett's fallacious spin. #springst https://t.co/z2ARJjUkZ0
8w ago I joined an 8w learn to run course. Week 1 and I could only run for 2mins and I was ready to quit. ⏩⏩ 8 weeks to “graduation” and I did my first Parkrun; 5k non-stop. It wasn’t fast and it certainly wasn’t pretty but it was the best stress reliever ever & I’m so proud