Victoria pledges $167 million for 150 new fire trucks by 2030
The Victorian government will spend $167 million to build 150 new fire trucks. The CFA and Fire Rescue Victoria will receive them.
Premier Ben Carrol's government promised to spend $167 million. The government will deliver 150 new fire trucks by 2030.
The Country Fire Authority will get 100, and Fire Rescue Victoria will get 50. Ballarat manufacturer SEM Fire and Rescue will help build the vehicles.
Volunteer firefighters say the timing raises questions. They have been asking for new trucks for years.
Right now, 835 frontline CFA appliances are too old to use. The CFAVG wants a binding 10-year replacement plan.
They want clear yearly targets. They want to upgrade the highest-risk regional vehicles first.
- 167 million dollars
- Government investment
- 150 appliances
- New trucks ordered
- 835 frontline CFA appliances
- Trucks beyond service life
- Ballarat
- Manufacturer location
Why it mattersOld fire trucks affect how fast and safely firefighters can respond. As fire seasons get worse, having good trucks matters more.
AustraliaVictoria's CFA and FRV crews will get modern equipment, but volunteers want guaranteed long-term replacement strategy, not just one-off announcements.
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