❓ This parliamentary question investigates the impact of the Riverside Drive closure on emergency vehicle travel times in Perth, specifically affecting fire appliance response times from the Perth Fire Station. While travel times have increased, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) states overall response times remain within acceptable limits.
AnsweredQoN 1543Legislative Council
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(1) Has there been any impact on the travel time of emergency vehicles moving east/west across the city since the closure of Riverside Drive? (2) If yes to (1), what has been the impact during: (a) peak periods; and (b) non-peak periods? (3) Has the Department of Fire and Emergency Services brought this to the attention of the Minister? (4) If yes to (3), what is the Minister doing to address this matter?
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Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Attorney General representing the Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
35 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
(1) Yes. Travel times for fire appliances from the Perth Fire Station to incidents in the South West quadrant of the Perth Fire Station turnout area have increased.
(2) (a) Travel times during peak periods have increased by an average of 42 seconds per attendance.
(b) Travel times during non-peak periods have increased by an average of 23 seconds per attendance.
(3) No. Overall response times for fire appliances from the Perth Fire Station to incidents in the South West quadrant of the Perth Fire Station turnout area are within acceptable operational limits.
(4) Not applicable.
(1) Yes. Travel times for fire appliances from the Perth Fire Station to incidents in the South West quadrant of the Perth Fire Station turnout area have increased.
(2) (a) Travel times during peak periods have increased by an average of 42 seconds per attendance.
(b) Travel times during non-peak periods have increased by an average of 23 seconds per attendance.
(3) No. Overall response times for fire appliances from the Perth Fire Station to incidents in the South West quadrant of the Perth Fire Station turnout area are within acceptable operational limits.
(4) Not applicable.
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