❓ A parliamentary question addresses the Fire and Emergency Services Authority's (FESA) policy on slip-on units for regional brigades, following safety concerns raised after a firefighter's death. The Shire of Nannup's request for slip-on units was denied due to these safety concerns, with FESA recommending purpose-built light tankers instead.
AnsweredQoN 644Legislative Council
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I refer to slip-on units for fast attack vehicles. (1) What is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia policy on slip-on units for brigades in the regions? (2) The Shire of Nannup recently applied for three slip-on units and was refused. Why were the units refused? (3) Does this Government recognise the benefits of having slip-on units in the regions? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(1) What is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia policy on slip-on units for brigades in the regions? (2) The Shire of Nannup recently applied for three slip-on units and was refused. Why were the units refused? (3) Does this Government recognise the benefits of having slip-on units in the regions? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(2) The Shire of Nannup recently applied for three slip-on units and was refused. Why were the units refused? (3) Does this Government recognise the benefits of having slip-on units in the regions? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(3) Does this Government recognise the benefits of having slip-on units in the regions? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(1) What is the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia policy on slip-on units for brigades in the regions? (2) The Shire of Nannup recently applied for three slip-on units and was refused. Why were the units refused? (3) Does this Government recognise the benefits of having slip-on units in the regions? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(2) The Shire of Nannup recently applied for three slip-on units and was refused. Why were the units refused? (3) Does this Government recognise the benefits of having slip-on units in the regions? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(3) Does this Government recognise the benefits of having slip-on units in the regions? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
The Minister for Police and Emergency Services provides the following response - (1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(1) The Fire and Emergency Services Authority advised a coronial inquiry into the death of a volunteer bush firefighter in January 2003 in a road crash involving a slip-on appliance that it raised potential safety issues in relation to the use of slip-on units. In light of the issues raised and following an internal investigation by FESA, slip-on units were removed from the list of firefighting appliances that were eligible for funding under the emergency services levy arrangements. All local governments have received direct correspondence regarding the safety issues and FESA has also provided advice to local governments on how to ensure the sound engineering of their fleet. (2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(2) Although correctly informed of FESA’s position in relation to the funding of slip-on units, the Shire of Nannup requested three slip-on units. FESA has suggested the shire consider instead the use of purpose-built light tankers, which are now a standard appliance being adopted across the State. (3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
(3) FESA advises it recognises that slip-on firefighting units are used by local governments and farmers because of their cost efficiency and the ability to transfer them to other suitable chassis. However, in the interests of the safety of volunteer firefighters, FESA has concerns about their design. FESA will continue to work to find acceptable designs and support programs for use by the farming community in their response to bushfires.
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