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29 October 2026

Firefighter training deficiencies report includes disputed claim of 'beasting' recruits

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Firefighter training deficiencies report includes disputed claim of 'beasting' recruits

A Fire and Emergency report has revealed major flaws in the way firefighters are trained - including a claim that an old-school military style approach is used to belittle trainees.

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