"just so used to seeing him in fluro for no purpose."
I have hardly ever seen him in RFS unform, I think he makes a point
of trying to do it out of the glare.
"Yes, he is a volunteer and has been for some time, but surely as PM there are things he could be doing at a higher level."
Couple of things I would say to that.
Firstly, even if he is PM, isn't he allowed to do what he wants in his spare time ?
Secondly, it's a bit late for him to do anything as PM if the fires are already here, unless we want a situation of the PM directing fire trucks from the PM's office
I'd much prefer to have a PM who knows what it is like and what is required and then use his influence as PM later if needed.
Anyway, Fire fighting is a State responsibility.
All good. At least he gets out there, more than you can say about Rudd.