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NSW Fire Stations closed today

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Darin Sullivan in Earth, Fire, Main

Local firefighters at Beecroft expressed their anger today after fire stations and fire trucks were closed to save money due to the O’Farrell Govt budget cuts.

The firefighters Union has called for Barry O’Farrell to stop the cuts to Fire and Rescue NSW, and let us get on with doing our job.
See more at : http://fbeu.net/

About Darin Sullivan (1980 Articles)

Former President of the Fire Brigade Employees’ Union (2009-2018) and a professional firefighter with more than 30 years experience. I live and work on the NSW South Coast, Australia. I am a strong advocate for firefighters and emergency service workers with an interest in mental health issues and caring for those around me. I am a former Director on the NSW Fire Brigades Death and Disability Super Fund and work with charities including ‘The Movember Foundation’. As a leader and activist I have long been active in the campaign for action on climate change. I am a Station Commander in the fire and rescue service in NSW and have 30 years experience fighting fires, both rural and urban. I am passionate about highlighting the impact climate change is having on fire preparedness and fire behaviour in Australia, and the risks associated with inaction on climate change. I am also a spokesperson for the Australian Climate Media Centre.