March 6, 2012
Communities to Receive over $119,000 in Firefighting Equipment
The Provincial Government continues to place a priority on firefighting safety, today announcing more than $119,000 to be allocated among 15 fire departments throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
“Our government recognizes the need for continued support for municipal fire departments as we provide access to equipment funding for our towns and communities,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services. “Ensuring the safety and security of the men and women of the fire service continues to be a priority, as we all take measures to make sure we are ready to respond in emergency situations.”
Fifteen fire departments will acquire new firefighting equipment as follows:
| Department | Equipment | Cost-Share Ratio | Provincial Share | Project Total |
| Baie Verte | 2 bunker suits | 90/10 | $3,216 | $3,739 |
| Centreville | 18 horsepower (hp) portable pump | 90/10 | $5,477 | $6,368 |
| Summerville-Princeton-Southern Bay | 18 hp portable pump | 90/10 | $4,855 | $5,644 |
| Burin | 5 bunker suits | 90/10 | $6,669 | $7,753 |
| Portugal Cove-St. Phillip’s | 1 portable water tank and associated equipment | 80/20 | $5,629 | $7,362 |
| Northern Arm | 1,500 gallon flex tank | 90/10 | $3,402 | $3,955 |
| St. Jacques-Coomb’s Cove | 2 self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBA) | 90/10 | $9,331 | $10,848 |
| McCallum | 31 hp portable pump | 90/10 | $12,879 | $14,973 |
| Badger | 2 SCBA, 2 air cylinders | 90/10 | $10,478 | $12,181 |
| Admiral’s Beach | 18 hp portable pump | 90/10 | $5,492 | $6,385 |
| Branch | portable pump | 90/10 | $7,652 | $8,895 |
| Bird Cove | 6 bunker suits | 90/10 | $9,302 | $10,814 |
| Terra Nova | 5 bunker suits | 90/10 | $5,589 | $6,498 |
| Green’s Harbour | portable pump | 90/10 | $5,633 | $6,548 |
| Lower Lance Cove | 2 SCBA | 90/10 | $9,710 | $11,289 |
Funding for this equipment comes from the Provincial Firefighting Equipment Financial Assistance Program administered by Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador (FES-NL). Fire departments successful in receiving funding have applied for the program with the support of their municipal council and have committed to cover their portion of the equipment through the previously established cost-share ratios.
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Media contact:
Cheryl Gullage
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services – Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 631-9962
CherylGullage@gov.nl.ca
2012 03 06 10:30 a.m.