Provincial Government Provides Funding for
Fire Protection Equipment in Bellevue

A Provincial Government investment of $51,226 will provide enhanced firefighter protection for four fire departments in the District of Bellevue. The Honourable Kevin O�Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services, today announced funding for the Harbour Mille, Norman�s Cove, Old Shop, and Southern Harbour fire departments.

�We are humbled by the commitment of the women and men of our province�s fire service and are pleased to be able to provide such valuable support,� noted Minister O�Brien. �Our government recognizes the dedication of our firefighters. This funding further indicates how the safety of our communities and our volunteers is a top priority.�

The funding, which will help acquire items such as new bunker suits, self-contained breathing apparatus, and a portable pump, is administered by Fire and Emergency Services � Newfoundland and Labrador.

�I am pleased that these fire departments from two towns and two local service districts will receive funding to upgrade their fire fighting equipment,� said Calvin Peach, MHA for Bellevue. �It is important that these wonderful volunteers are properly equipped when they have to respond to an emergency.�

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 Bellevue 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 close to $60,000.

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