MOOROODUC Fire Brigade last week took delivery of a heavy tanker and an ultra heavy tanker to increase its firefighting capabilities.
MP for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh joined brigade members and representatives from the Country Fire Authority to handover the tankers and thank volunteers for their service to the community.
Valued at $460,000, the heavy tanker is one of 48 being rolled out by the state government to brigades across the state. The heavy tanker includes features to help reduce firefighter fatigue, including electronic monitors and electric rewind hose reels.
The government also provided 29 ultra heavy tankers, including the one at Moorooduc, valued at $440,000. The ultra-heavy tanker can carry 10,000 litres of water and will mainly be used to combat grass fires.
“We are ensuring our volunteers have the equipment they need to look after their safety and that of the community, and I look forward to seeing the positive benefits the new tankers will bring to the brigade,” McIntosh said.
First published in the Western Port News – 14 August 2024
