Fire-fighter and Jung Fire Brigade Fundraising Committee president Jayden Whitworth said the ultra-light tanker would be a valuable addition to the brigade.

The brigade has raised $5000 for the tanker so far.

"It's specially designed with all of the features of newer fire trucks, but is basically the size of a ute," he said.

"The smaller vehicle can get on scene lot quicker, and because we're near Yarriambiack Creek, the smaller vehicle can get into tight spots.

"This particular vehicle is for attacking smaller spot fires or mopping up smaller fires after the heavier tanker has come through and put out the main fire."

The cost of the ultra-light tanker is $134,000, but there is a State Government grant available to help small brigades like Jung purchase new equipment.

Mr Whitworth said if the brigade came up with $25,000, the State Government would cover the rest of the costs through the grant.

"We've got about $5000 in the bank at the moment, and we've only been going since the start of the year," he said.

Mr Whitworth said the brigade was trying to raise money by selling chocolates and collecting old car batteries.

"We've got a few fundraisers on at the moment," he said.

"If anybody does have a number of batteries we're happy to come out and collect them - whether it's one or two or 100, it doesn't matter.

"We also have a stall at the Jung market where people can make donations and we sell chocolates and have a chat about fire safety while we're there."

Mr Whitworth said during the Grampians bushfire it became apparent the brigade needed a second tanker.

"With our current tanker being a newer tanker we ended up on strike team duty," he said.

"With a a big fire like the Grampians fire, we go there and when we leave our tanker will stay there and another crew will jump on it, so it leaves us with no capability to fight local fires."

Mr Whitworth said another big advantage of the ultra-light tanker was each brigade member could drive it.

"We have a number of members who don't have their truck licence," he said.

"Any one of our members can jump in the ultra-light and we won't have to wait for a truck driver - it's an advantage for any brigade."

Mr Whitworth said anyone who wanted to help out, either by donating money, selling chocolates or dropping off old batteries could contact him on 0408 141 462.