The Provincial Government is providing $36,570
in funding for a trio of fire departments in the District of Trinity —
Bay de Verde. The Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services, today
announced funding for Heart's Content, Heart's Delight-Islington, and
New Perlican fire departments.
"Firefighting safety is a priority for our
government and assisting these departments is one of the ways we're
helping the fire service protect residents in emergency situations,"
said Minister O'Brien. "These funds will go towards bunker suits,
self-contained breathing apparatus and a new portable pump to help
modernize these municipal resources."
The funding, which provides for fire fighting
equipment with a focus on personal protection, is administered through
Fire and Emergency Services — Newfoundland and Labrador.
"Today's announcement certainly reinforces our
government's commitment to a dedicated volunteer workforce," said the
Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Environment and Conservation
and MHA for Trinity — Bay de Verde. "Funding for new equipment is
welcome news for our volunteer fire fighters and the residents whom they
protect."