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November 17, 2010

Fire Protection Equipment Funding Supports Trinity North Volunteers

Three fire departments in Trinity North will benefit from a Provincial Government investment of $35,415 for enhanced fire fighter protection. The Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services, announced the funding today for George Brook's-Milton, Port Rexton, and Trinity fire departments for personal protective equipment.

"Our province's volunteer fire service encounters situations most of us could never imagine," said Minister O'Brien. "This government values the commitment and dedication of our fire fighters and, through strong municipal partnerships, is intent on ensuring they are able to protect themselves, as well as their communities, when they tackle the many challenges that come their way."

The funding, which will help to purchase new bunker suits and self-contained breathing apparatus for these departments, is administered through Fire and Emergency Services — Newfoundland and Labrador.

"Volunteer fire departments provide a critical service to our communities," said the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Minister of Business and MHA for Trinity North. "I am delighted that our government recognizes the tremendous work that they do by providing the necessary equipment to protect the men and women who risk their lives to protect others and their property."

Budget 2010: The Right Investments — For Our Children and Our Future doubled the investment in fire fighting equipment from $500,000 to $1 million, while also increasing expenditures on fire fighting vehicles to a total of $2.5 million. Funding for Trinity North will be shared between the Provincial Government and the respective municipalities under the 90/10 cost shared ratio established through the Municipal Capital Works Program, for a total project cost of over $41,000.

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Media contacts:

Cheryl Gullage
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 631-9962
cherylgullage@gov.nl.ca

Caroline Frost
Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Ross Wiseman, MHA for Trinity North
709-466-4165
carolinefrost@gov.nl.ca

2010 11 17                                                     10:20 a.m.

 


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