Aaron PrenticeEvans from the Melbourne Traffic Management Unit, Michael Selemba from Noble Park Fire Brigade and Dave Neyland from Rural Ambulance testdrove new emergency services vehicles at Sandown last week. Pictures: Stewart Chambers.By Nathan Johnston
THE future of emergency services vehicles was revealed at a special twoday event at the Sandown Racetrack last week.
Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and rescue equipment were all on show and tested as their likely drivers took the opportunity to get behind the wheel.
The National Emergency Services Vehicle Symposium brought together motor vehicle experts from Australia and overseas.
They shared their experiences with emergency services members to ensure they were equipped with the knowledge to provide improved vehicle safety measures to the community.
Victoria Police, together with other emergency service organisations, cohosted the twoday symposium, themed Driving Vehicle Innovation into the Future.
More than 40 vehicle and component manufacturers exhibited their products and delegates evaluated the broad range of vehicles.
Among the many vehicles on show was Dandenong Fire Brigade’s new heavy rescue truck worth $380,000.
