This is an insight into the connection between my interest in politics and my fire service.
Mick 4 Monaro
I started as a mechanic, then turned to a firefighting career with NSW Fire Brigades (now Fire + Rescue NSW), switched to a full-time position with the Rural Fire Service and I now operate my own successful business.
This video focuses upon my interest in improving our land management.
The major parties don’t have a great track record in this area.
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to work out that hot fires must be avoided. We have to return to cool burning and other land management practices (including selected agricultural clearing and grazing) if we are going to…
There are many examples of how the NSW Government is cutting back services and expecting our volunteers to pick up the slack. The lack of Ambulance Officers in some rural areas creates a situation where our volunteers are too often,…
Dear VFFA Members and Supporters The VFFA has maintained an apolitical approach with a desire to work with any political party that best represents the needs of our volunteer members. We are witnessing a massive shift away from the major political…
Are modern firefighting agencies inciting fear as a method of risk management rather than applying appropriate risk control measures? Fear is a powerful tool, it sells newspapers, keeps the television ratings alive, gives our radio stations some great material to…
The Shooters Fishers and Farmers Party announced the campaign of their candidate for the Monaro electorate, Mick Holton yesterday (4th June) in Queanbeyan . The electorate is currently held by National Party leader John Barilaro on a slim margin, and Mr Holton…
Mr Grant has announced an independent investigation into the callout procedures for bushfires, in the wake of the blaze that destroyed 69 homes on the south coast. Questions are being raised about the responsibilities of, and competition between, the Rural…
