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With reference to the aerial pumper stationed in Morwell, which is a vital asset that protects key infrastructure such as coal mines and responding to emergencies across the Latrobe Valley:

(1) When will an aerial pumper and heavy pumper be replaced at Morwell.

(2) What is the Government doing to ensure adequate emergency coverage without this critical asset, given that its absence exposes the Latrobe Valley community to significant risk if a fire were to start in the mine.

(3) What interim measures have been put in place to protect essential infrastructure and communities while the aerial pumper is unavailable.