VFBV

The statewide roadshow tour of the 2015 Heavy Tanker prototype is now in its last days.  See www.cfa.vic.gov.au or talk to your Ops Manager or ACO for the remaining locations.

The tour is based on the successful roadshow tours of the Medium Tanker and Medium Pumper, and the VFBV/CFA Joint Equipment and Infrastructure Committee encourages Brigades to attend and provide comments. 

All feedback will be reviewed by the Committee and will inform the final Heavy Tanker design.

There's more on the prototype Heavy Tanker and the tour, at CFA News & Media

A tender has been awarded to Ballarat manufacturer SEM and the first Medium Pumper prototype is expected by December 2014, with trials from January 2015 before a statewide tour for member feedback.

The Scania cab chassis has recently arrived in Australia and work has begun on building the body & lockers.

The VFBV/CFA Joint Equipment and Infrastructure Committee is currently reviewing the small gear and stowage, with plans well advanced.