RFS captains say added bureaucracy could lead to missed opportunities

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September 4 2020 - 12:00pm
Bombay RFS captain, Garry Grant, Bombay RFS deputy captain Mick McGrath and Mongarlowe RFS captain Paul Bott. They argue more value should be put on local-knowledge when fighting fires.
Bombay RFS captain, Garry Grant, Bombay RFS deputy captain Mick McGrath and Mongarlowe RFS captain Paul Bott. They argue more value should be put on local-knowledge when fighting fires.

One of the key recommendations made in the NSW Bushfire inquiry, was that fire agencies make a priority of suppressing new fire ignitions as fast as possible.

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Olivia Calver

Journalist

Journalist for The Land