A potentially bad Summer, an ageing fire truck fleet and a damning report about a $1.5 billion government funding shortfall: week one has been a baptism of fire for new CFA Chief Officer Garry Cook.

Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the new head - who says people will be his focus, while welcoming the spotlight on the agency's funding woes.

A potentially bad Summer, an ageing fire truck fleet and a damning report about a $1.5 billion government funding shortfall: week one has been a baptism of fire for new CFA Chief Officer Garry Cook.
Rural Reporter Gabrielle Hodson spoke with the new head - who says people will be his focus, while welcoming the spotlight on the agency's funding woes.

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