"Broken": CFA Volunteers Expose Safety Concerns Ahead Of Dangerous Bushfire Season | 10 News

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In the wake of a damning bushfire inquiry and the revelations of anti-corruption Operation Richmond, farmers and CFA volunteers are convinced Victoria's emergency services management system is broken. Two months out from what's forecast to be a catastrophic bushfire season, and a state election, volunteers are petrified their requests for help will continue to be ignored, and the same faults will trigger another fatal disaster. State Political Reporter Jessica Maggio found anger, disillusionment and fear among those who are slugged with an increased emergency services levy yet are left to confront the dangers with sub-standard equipment and failing infrastructure. Join the conversation and follow us on: X: https://x.com/10NewsAU Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/10NewsAU/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/10NewsAU/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10NewsAU LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/10newsau 10 News airs at 5pm, seven nights a week in your local market on Network 1

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