In 2004 three Perth sea rescue groups, Fremantle included, had issues over insurance cover provided by the government authority Fire and Emergency Services. The issue deepened further in 2012 when it appeared that FSR may have had to withdraw their fleet from service.pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/138020/20130130-1342/fremantle.walabor.org.au/news/fremantle-volunteer-sea-rescue-group-should-be-allowed-to-maintain-its-independence-421.html
