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Firefighter’s Union says NSW budget cuts cost lives

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Darin Sullivan in Earth, Fire

http://fbeu.net/2012/11/cuts-cost-lives/.

Who voted for job cuts? Who voted for station closures? Who voted to wait longer for help when you need it?

Who voted Liberal?

Find out more about the campaign against cuts to Fire and Rescue NSW at fbeu.net/cutscostlives

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.