"I am delighted with our government�s continued commitment to volunteer fire fighters, to ensure they have the necessary equipment to respond in emergency situations," said the Honourable Darin King, Minister of Education and MHA for Grand Bank. "I recognize the valuable contribution of community volunteer fire departments. We are thankful for their continued dedication in providing safe and secure communities."

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 Grand Bank district will be shared between the Provincial Government and the respective communities under the 90/10 cost shared ratio established through the Municipal Capital Works Program, for a total project cost of nearly $50,000.