MFS 'under-resourced' and 'underfunded' in regional SA, ex-fire chief's report finds | ABC NEWS

A report obtained via Freedom of Information found the Metropolitan Fire Service in SA would be "completely dysfunctional" if not for the "desire of the regional staff to make their communities safe".

In his report, a former Tasmania Fire Service chief highlighted poor morale among firefighters and problems with training, equipment and facilities.

A Metropolitan Fire Service spokesperson said a “review of training programs” would commence this year.

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