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Savannah Meacham and Jacob Shteyman

Airport disruption as firies strike over 'extreme risk'

Aviation firefighters will take strike action over safety concerns at airports around the country. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Air travellers are set for major disruptions when aviation firefighters walk off the job over claims many of the nation's airports, including the busiest in the country, are ill-equipped to handle emergencies.

The union claims risk assessments by Airservices Australia reveal Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide airports to be at extreme risk if there is a fire or aircraft incident due to a lack of firefighting resources.

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