The Kilmore community is better protected thanks to a brand-new facility for VICSES Kilmore Unit delivered by Labor.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes today visited VICSES Kilmore to meet with volunteers and officially open their new base.

The modern facility reflects the population growth of Kilmore and the importance of the work done by VICSES volunteers to keep their community safe.

Built next door to the existing VICSES building – which is now being used as an extra shed for the unit – the new base features a four-bay motor room, a training and wellbeing room, and a fully equipped kitchen.

It also includes new offices, accessible bathroom and laundry facilities, as well as a 20-kilowatt solar system with batteries.

The facility was designed and delivered in consultation with unit volunteers, Mitchell Shire Council and local community members. 

The Kilmore Unit has been serving their community since 1981 and is the busiest in the Hume region.

Kilmore’s 54 volunteers responded to more than 520 requests for assistance last year, including storms and road rescues.

The Kilmore facility is the 17th brand-new unit that Labor has delivered – while the former Liberal Government failed to deliver a single one.    

This is all part of Labor doubling investment in emergency services with more than $2.4 billion this year.

The alternative is Jess Wilson’s Liberal-One Nation Coalition who are promising $40 billion in cuts.

That only means one thing: slashing VICSES’ Budget and cutting the frontline emergency services that keep Victorians safe.

Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

“The VICSES Kilmore Unit is one of the busiest in the state, so it’s great to see their volunteers have a brand-new facility so they can keep protecting their growing area.”

“The new facility reflects volunteers’ commitment to responding to emergencies every day and I’m sure the Kilmore volunteers will make great use of it.”

Quote attributable to Minister for Emergency Services Paul Edbrooke

“Labor is backing VICSES volunteers with the equipment and resources to keep us safe.

A Liberal-One Nation Coalition will cut funding to VICSES and put Victorians at risk.”