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A Victoria firefighter used personal funds for fuel after a government card was blocked due to repeated PIN errors, sparking backlash over emergency workers bearing costs from administrative failures.
A Fire Rescue Victoria firefighter paid for emergency vehicle fuel out of pocket after a government fuel card was declined due to repeated incorrect PIN entries, triggering a temporary block.
The card was reactivated the next day, but the incident drew criticism amid soaring Australian fuel prices, with Melbourne diesel exceeding $3 per litre.
Officials confirmed the issue was a security protocol response and that affected staff would be reimbursed, while opposition and unions condemned the failure, stressing that emergency personnel should never bear such costs due to administrative errors.
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Un bombero de Victoria utilizó fondos personales para combustible después de que una tarjeta del gobierno fue bloqueada debido a repetidos errores de PIN, lo que provocó una reacción violenta sobre los trabajadores de emergencia que soportan costos por fallas administrativas.