A prolonged dispute between firefighters and their funding body FENZ over pay, fleet maintenance, and funding uncertainty has exacerbated operational risks, especially amid climate-related emergencies and declining insurance revenues.
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The firefighters have got equipment issues, I think we all know that, so a parliamentary select committee is launching an inquiry. Being an inquiry, trucks are breaking down on the way to emergencies. Tim Costley is the National MP leading this particular one. He's with us. Tim, morning to you.
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