Sep 09, 2023
CFA Werribee and Point Cook to Receive New Heavy Tankers.
Image: CFA
Image: CFA
A further 28 world-class Country Fire Authority (CFA) heavy tankers will roll out to brigades across Victoria, providing our volunteer firefighters even greater protection as they work to keep Victorians safe through the summer months.
Acting Minister for Emergency Services Anthony Carbines visited the CFA‘s Burwood East headquarters to meet local volunteers and officially announce the locations of the final 28 heavy tankers to be delivered across the state.
The CFA brigades to receive the final 28 heavy tankers announced today include both Werribee and Point Cook.
A total of $22.73 million has been invested to produce 48 heavy tankers and two light tankers as part of the Government's $126 million CFA Capability Funding package.
The locally-made tankers will replace existing CFA single-cab tankers, with the first 20 dual cab heavy tankers currently being delivered to brigades and the full fleet expected to be rolled out by November 2023.
The new heavy tankers feature a multilayered crew protection system, ensuring the vehicle can withstand fire temperatures of more than 600 degrees Celsius, helping to keep firefighters safe.
Other features of the heavy tankers include electronic monitors, electric rewind hose reels, modern cab chassis enhancements and higher levels of emissions controls.
Sunshine North manufacturer R.A Bell & Co (Bell Fire and Rescue) is producing 48 of these vital heavy tankers for CFA brigades, with the contract securing around 20 local jobs dedicated to their construction.
The $126 million investment over five years for the CFA will see new training opportunities, facilities and appliances being rolled out across the state, as well as initiatives to support retention and recruitment of members.
Other recipients are:
• Narre Warren North
• Heywood
• Dimboola
• Tatura
• Gembrook
• Ellerslie
• Avoca
• Shepparton
• Morwell
• Connewarre
• Halls Gap
• The Basin
• Eaglehawk
• Tooradin
• Cobden
• South Warrandyte
• Golden Square
• Rosedale
• Rokewood
• Seville
• Mildura
• Maffra
• Winchelsea
• Olinda
• South Morang
• Sunbury