Aerial Firefighting Fleet ready to take to the skies

Emergency Services

Dec 18 2024 Updated December 18, 2024

Pam Zierk-Mahoney

WATER DUMP: Aerial firefighter was deployed near Mansfield just over a week ago putting out a fire which was sparked from lightning strikes and situated in a narrow gully inaccessible for normal firefighting equipment.

VICTORIA'S aerial firefighting fleet is ready to respond to what is forecast to be one of the most high-risk fire seasons in recent years for much of the state this summer.

Minister for Emergency Services Jaclyn Symes last week unveiled the fleet alongside Emergency Management Commissioner Rick Nugent and emergency services personnel.

This year’s core fleet features 54 dedicated aircraft strategic...

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