Four more fire fighters

Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews has announced that four additional NSW Fire Brigades firefighters will be stationed at Umina Fire Station from November 30.

The additional staff would be available as relief staff.

"The new service had been planned since early this year and demonstrates the Iemma Government's commitment to providing services for the Central Coast," Ms Andrews added.

Liberal Candidate for Gosford Cr Chris Holstein expressed concern at the refusal of the Iemma-Costa Labor Government to boost firefighter numbers.

Cr Holstein said that, according to Freedom of Information data obtained by the Liberal Party, Umina Fire Station had lost a firefighter since the beginning of the year.

"I'm extremely concerned the Iemma-Costa Labor Government is cutting back on frontline services.

"People's lives are at risk if the Fire Brigade is not adequately resourced and funded."

Press releases, November 3, November 7 Marie Andrews, Member for Peats Chris Holstein, Liberal candidate for Gosford