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.