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The Woodend CFA has recently taken delivery of its new Tanker 2, a 4WD Medium Tanker that was partly funded through the Victorian Government VESEP (Volunteer Emergency Service Equipment Program).
The new Tanker is a state-of-the-art fire fighting vehicle that replaces our 25 year old Tanker 2. It would not be possible without the grant from the Government, but it would also not be possible without the support of our community. In particular, we would like to highlight the generous support of local business Barker Trailers and also a private donation from Carol Barker and family who contributed a significant amount towards the funding of our new Tanker. Photo shows Scott Barker with the new tanker and Woodend CFA volunteers.
The new tanker is much better equipped for the special and unique geographic make-up of the Woodend area, which includes mountains, forests, as well as high risk grass and bushfire areas. It is a 4WD vehicle while the old T2 was 2WD, which will make it better suited to handling the rough terrain and steep tracks in our area. It is also a Crew Cab design unlike the old tanker where crew were exposed on the back of the truck.
The new vehicle will provide the Woodend community with a more modern and capable vehicle when our primary Tanker 1 is away on Strike Team duty, which it often is. The Woodend CFA has taken delivery of the new Tanker and is currently undergoing final fit out and training with members before it will go into service. The old Tanker will be offered for sale by tender. Photo: John Keating (Scott Barker with the new tanker and Woodend CFA volunteers)
