Grassroots support behind new fire vehicle purchase

Updated: Heathcote Fire Brigade Captain Carl Watkins, with Christine Ashen, said the new vehicle will be a great asset to the brigade’s fleet. Photos: SANDRA JAMES

HEATHCOTE Fire Brigade has taken delivery of a new Toyota Landcruiser, replacing a 17-year-old Ford Ranger.

The new vehicle purchase was made possible through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) and the fire brigade’s fundraising efforts.

Thank you: Volunteers at Heathcote Fire Brigade are grateful to the community for supporting fundraising efforts enabling them to purchase the new Toyota Landcruiser. Photos: SANDRA JAMES

“The new vehicle will be a great asset to our brigade,” Heathcote Fire Brigade Captain Carl Watkins said.

“We are very grateful for the $128,333 grant provided by VESEP and to the community for supporting our fundraising efforts which contributed $24,167 to the total cost of the new vehicle.