Tasmanian Labor The Liberals failed amalgamation experiment is putting lives at risk Only Labor is working for Tasmania’s firefighters and the communities they protect Labor has today guaranteed the future of Tasmania’s career and volunteer fire service, with the unveiling of a new firefighters and emergency services policy. Today’s announcement includes the establishment of two new permanent fire crews in Burnie and Devonport with 40 additional firefighters and an additional fire truck, providing greater capacity to respond to natural disasters and road accidents in the North West. Earlier this week Labor Leader Rebecca White signed the United Fire Union’s Tasmanian Fire Safety Pledge for more crews, more support for volunteers and a statutory authority of the State Fire Commission.