"It is simply not possible to completely control when maintenance has to occur," Mr Roberts said.
"Maintenance is dictated by the number of flying hours completed by a helicopter and this is strictly adhered to."
Good on ya Mr. Roberts.
LNP emergency services spokesman Ted Malone said the situation was potentially very serious.
"I can't understand why the government can't reschedule servicing so the community is not left like this," Mr Malone said.
Yer an ignorant dolt Mr Malone.
Beyond that, my only comment is that, as usual, these stories seem to have only one aim in mind...stirring things up.