The Victorian Government’s Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) will benefit Country Fire Authority brigades in Eaglehawk, Kallista-The-Patch and Kyabram with amenities updates.
It’s part of a significant move towards enhancing community safety, with Victoria’s Emergency Services Minister Jaclyn Symes announcing nearly $11 million in grant funding for CFA brigades.
The announcement took place at the Harcourt Fire Station in conjunction with the official handover of the brigade’s new medium tanker.
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said VESEP grants would help to provide brigades with significant funding for live-saving equipment.
“This program provides $2 for every $1 of funding from the brigade and helps with the purchase of equipment such as vehicles, trucks, tankers, watercraft, trailers, and can also include minor facility improvements,” Mr Heffernan said.
“There are also Special Access Grants available to provide a further financial boost for brigades that face challenges with fundraising.”
