Significant gaps in inventory management, inspection and maintenance of the Montreal fire department’s equipment is putting lives at risk, according to the recent City of Montreal Auditor General report.

The Montreal Firefighters Association (MPA) claims this is a security crisis that has been known and ignored by the municipal administration for as many as 15 years.

MPA president Chris Ross says he’s vindicated and angered — but not surprised — by the report. The association is demanding a public and independent action plan.

“This report will be one of the first steps in getting the information public and putting pressure on getting a commitment from the employer in order to make sure change does come in and change is concrete,” Ross said.

Concerns in education, training

The associat

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