A volunteer firefighter from the state’s south has been suspended from the Tasmania Fire Service after he was allegedly found in possession of child abuse material.
Acting Chief Officer Jeremy Smith confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the 48-year-old man was “immediately suspended from duty” on Wednesday night.
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He said the man has been charged with possessing child abuse material by the Australian Federal Police and Tasmania Police Joint Anti-Child Exploitation team.
“This is distressing news and well being services are being made available to TFS staff and volunteers as required,” Smith said.
“It is not appropriate for us to comment further as the matter is before the courts.”
