A NEW light tanker is helping Mannerim Fire Brigade members keep the Bellarine safe thanks to a $200,000 state government grant.<\/p>\n
Bellarine MP Lisa Neville recently handed over the 1,400-litre tanker and congratulated the volunteer brigade for their dedicated service to the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cMannerim\u2019s volunteer firefighters do a wonderful job protecting the local community, and this new light tanker is an excellent addition to its capabilities,\u201d Ms Neville said.<\/p>\n
The vehicle is a welcome boost to the brigade\u2019s firefighting capacity, both locally and as part of strike teams deployed across the state.<\/p>\n
The new vehicle also provides the volunteers firefighters with a greater level of safety when attacking fires.<\/p>\n
It can carry a crew of three firefighters, as well as the equipment needed to respond to fires and other emergencies.<\/p>\n
The total cost of the tanker was $236,000, with $200,000 provided courtesy of the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP).<\/p>\n
The remaining $36,000 was sourced through fundraising initiatives organised by the brigade, including sausage sizzles, garage sales and generous community donations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A NEW light tanker is helping Mannerim Fire Brigade members keep the Bellarine safe thanks to a $200,000 state government grant. Bellarine MP Lisa Neville recently handed over the 1,400-litre tanker and congratulated the volunteer brigade for their dedicated service to the community. \u201cMannerim\u2019s volunteer firefighters do a wonderful job protecting the local community, and […]<\/p>\n