 Morrison did not appear concerned with the criticism, later stating, "people are angry, and if people want to direct that at me, that is up to them".On 4 January, volunteer firefighter Paul Parker, from Nelligen, rose to fame after he stopped his firetruck next to a Channel 7 news crew, and used colourful language to denounce what he perceived as an inadequate response by Morrison.The video became popular in the days after.