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Winton CFA secures ARTC grant to purchase new equipment

By Simon Ruppert

Jun 24, 2020

Winton Rural Fire Brigade has been able to purchase a range of life-saving equipment thanks to an Australian Rail Track Corporation grant.

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The volunteer group succesfully received a grant via the Inland Rail Sponsorship and Donations program, which provided money to upgrade and purchase new equipment.

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A Winton CFA spokesperson said the brigade was pleased to secure the new equipment for the brigade and personnel.

“These items included three protek nozzles, 10 helmet torches and six firefighter PPE carry bags,” the spokesperson said.

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“Getting these items have dramatically improved the safety and efficiency of brigade and personnel on the front line.

“The brigade would like to thank the team at ARTC for supporting us and making it possible to purchase these items that will forever assist us with our future turnouts and help us protect the community and assets in our brigade area.”

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