No one is a good candidate for that office. The mcfd system is unhealthy and flawed. You cannot keep changing the players while expecting a different result. Fix the system and then people can work within that system . We have lost a lot of good people in mcfd and I do not see an end in sight.

Well said Fogg. What, specifically, do you suggest as next steps?

The tiny repairs and the endless staff changes have not helped. Things are worse than ever. The problems need to be acknowledged and a solid strategic plan put in place. And then stay the course. Do not change directions every time there is a problem or a bad news story. The system has been studied to death. We know what the solutions are. Go back and read the Gove recommendations. It is a great starting point.

Sensible ideas all. Knox might NOT be such a bad idea; after all, it's been the Leadership folks in the regional offices who have continued to manage very well through all these endless changes. What do they know that Victoria doesn't???

Knox is part of the problem, not the solution.