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flag 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.

flag 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. flag The card was reactivated the next day, but the incident drew criticism amid soaring Australian fuel prices, with Melbourne diesel exceeding $3 per litre. flag 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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