Macedon Ranges volunteer emergency service organisations received funding for equipment under an annual state grants program.
In the region, grants included $140,833 to CFA Bullengarook for a new ultra light tanker, $71,000 to CFA Malmsbury for a field command vehicle, and $101,500 to VICSES Gisborne for a Toyota Hilux support vehicle.
Romsey CFA received funding for two projects, including external station renovations with a generator upgrade.
The annual Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) provides funding to Victorian emergency services volunteer groups to purchase essential operational equipment, vehicles and appliances, and to complete minor facility improvements.
Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas congratulated the successful recipient groups.
“Thank you for your tireless work across our community. The Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program is an important annual program providing a critical boost to local volunteers, ensuring their equipment and facilities are up to date,” Ms Thomas said.
Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes said the grants will support “our selfless volunteers who are always there for Victorians when they need them.”
Through this year’s round of grants, there were 268 projects that received funding across CFA brigades, SES units, Life Saving Victoria clubs, and Marine Search and Rescue crews.
