Let’s hope the CFA does not stop the wonderful community practice of Santa arriving on a fire engine.

By David Everist
December 2 2016 - 5:20pm
FREE: On the Wallaby says the freedom of speech of volunteers is being denied.
FREE: On the Wallaby says the freedom of speech of volunteers is being denied.

Have you noticed that CFA volunteers have gone very quiet on matters affecting their volunteer status? Only last week they were delivered an edict that they could not fundraise to fight any legal case. It seems that wearing any CFA gear at a protest is out, along with using any appliance in any demonstration. You have to wonder when this madness will cease. Unlike the Victorian ambos, who became adept graffiti artists, CFA members have been shackled, denied free speech. Let’s hope the CFA does not stop the wonderful community practice of Santa arriving on a fire engine. However, singing carols may be out.

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