Burnham pledges stronger resilience for fire, rescue and volunteer services after extreme summer

In a speech to representatives of fire, rescue, ambulance, and volunteer organisations, Prime Minister Burnham highlighted the challenges posed by a summer of unprecedented temperatures and widespread wildfires that caused thousands of deaths. He affirmed that climate change is undeniable and will test emergency responders. Burnham committed to converting the experience of this season into actionable measures to strengthen resilience from the ground up.

He pledged ongoing support for community and voluntary groups across the nation, stressing that their work does not go unnoticed. The prime minister underscored his responsibility to ensure that fire, ambulance and police services have the resources needed to face a shifting climate.