The hard working volunteers of the NSW SES Braidwood Unit will be ready for action this storm season with the delivery of a brand new storm response truck.
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The new medium storm truck, with a value of $208,500 have been provided following an extensive design process undertaken by the NSW SES to meet the Service’s vehicle operational needs into the future.
Member of the NSW Legislative Council, Bronnie Taylor joined NSW SES Deputy Commissioner, Greg Newton and Southern Highlands Region Controller, Colin Malone in handing over the new emergency response vehicle to volunteers at Braidwood Unit Headquarters on Sunday.
“The storm response truck is the result of hard work and collaboration between the NSW SES and its members to ensure that the volunteers have a vehicle that is safe, responsive and best meet their needs in responding to emergencies and disasters,” said Ms Taylor
“This vehicle is part of thirteen Medium Storm emergency response vehicles to be provided as part of the State Government’s commitment towards providing the NSW SES with a centrally managed fleet.” Ms Taylor added.
NSW SES Region Controller, Colin Malone said the new truck represented best practice in their design for storm response vehicles.
“These vehicles will prove invaluable in helping the volunteers to respond even more effectively to emergencies in their communities. The vehicles set the benchmark for similar vehicles across Australia and I congratulate the work of the NSW SES Fleet Project Team in their development,” Mr Malone said.
The truck includes seating for six occupants and the ability to carry approximately 700kg of equipment. One of the key features of the truck is the Teklite light mast that extends to six metres and comes with wireless remote control. This will provide greatly improved lighting during nighttime operations.
The NSW Government has committed $46 million over five years to the Centrally Managed Fleet Project in 2012 to ensure the NSW SES fleet is safe, well maintained and fit for purpose.
The project – the largest in NSW SES history – has resulted in the agency acquiring ownership of all its operational fleet from local councils to improve safety and reliability for volunteers, as well as designing and procuring the new storm trucks.
The commitment of NSW SES volunteers was also acknowledged with seven members receiving awards recognising a combined 120 years’ service within the NSW SES.
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