Several local fire brigades will get new equipment after the latest round of Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program funding. The Hilldene brigade will get $100 000 towards the $230 000 cost of a light tanker. The brigade will contribute $100 000 and the CFA a further $30 000. Tallarook will get $3223 towards $4834 of IT and audio visual equipment; Avenel will receive $2379 towards $3568 for an automated defibrillator; Glenaroua $1107 towards $1660 of lighting equipment; and Mitchell Shire group $830 towards a $1245 multifunction printer. The equipment needed to respond to emergencies is a big cost burden and this funding will go a long way towards reducing pressures on our volunteers, State Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said.