RFSA urges government to improve road safety for emergency workers
The NSW Rural Fire Service Association is urging the NSW Government to come to the table and work with them to improve road safety for emergency service workers.
RFSA President Ken Middleton said the RFSA is urgently seeking a meeting with Roads Minister, Melinda Pavey as it may only be a matter of time until a fatality occurrs.
The RFSA has been requesting a meeting opportunity with the Minister for Roads, but to date a meeting has not yet been confirmed.
“Our campaign has united opposite sides of politics, with both Christian Democratic Party MLC Paul Green and Greens MLC David Shoebridge giving in-principle support for the law.
“I’m urging the government to recognise how serious this issue is and act to ensure the safety of the state’s emergency services personnel.
“I have already written to the state’s 128 local councils to inform them of the great risk being faced by volunteers in their areas and the need for urgent action.
“My greatest fear is that it may only be a matter of time before someone is fatally injured. This situation can’t continue – we must protect the people who risk their lives, to protect the community!
“The RFSA is the peak body representing the state’s 74,000 Rural Fire Service members. They’ve told us this is of critical importance and we’ll continue to pursue it on their behalf until something is done."