Little River fire brigade have received a big boost ahead of next fire season.
The service on Saturday receiving the keys to their new ultra light tanker, which is more agile and easier to travel through narrow areas.
Little River Captain Greg Archer says it will be a major addition to the region.
“All members will be able to safely head to the fireground now in this vehicle after completing training,” he said.
“You also only require a car licence as opposed to a truck licence which opens it up to more drivers.
“This will allow for a more efficient response to protect the community and an increase in attendance to emergencies.
“Enhanced features like the improved lighting and the live hose reel have already been a big help on our callouts.
“It will also be a great resource to have with our Heavy Tankers during our incident responses, but also when deployed to strike teams for campaign bushfires, much like those we attended recently in the Grampians, Beaufort and Dereel.”
All crew members will now be trained in using the tanker.
