Jindabyne,
I am neither a politician, union leader or anything other than a fire brigade officer who happens to be a union member.
I do not consider that my replies are narrow I am just answering the questions posed. With regards to awareness whether of issues affecting the fire service, socially, politically or of whatever nature of what is going on around us, in this day in age it is a necessity. It is also a requirement of my post.
There are so many things happening in this country and around the world that people are not aware of. When they become aware apathy rules as unless it affects them personally they do not give a damn. Unfortunately issues usually affect everyone in some way eventually but by that time it is to late to do anything about it.