We shouldn’t fly if there is no ARFF service next week. Another dream’t up cost cutting exercise by the previous government. If, god forbid, the worst happens then I know our Fire Fighters will be there pronto. I fully support twisting ASA on this. If they want to save some money then design better SIDS and STARS ffs. You could save millions per year which would benefit all operators.
I bet if ASA downsize the fire fighting workforce it won’t be passed onto the airlines for a incurring a reduced capability yet give some bean counter with no skin in the game a bonus.