Executive Council
Municipal and Intergovernmental
Affairs
June 23, 2014
Building Strong and Safe Communities
$261,000 Announced for New Fire Vehicle in Town of Stephenville Crossing
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to building safe
communities and supporting the provision of modern firefighting services. To
support this, the Honourable Tom Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and
Labrador, joined town officials and volunteers at the fire hall in the Town
of Stephenville Crossing to announce a new pumper truck for the community.
“Nothing could be more important than supporting the work of our
firefighters around the province. Through an investment of $261,000
cost-shared between the Provincial Government and the Town of Stephenville
Crossing, we are funding the purchase of a new, modern pumper truck. This
vehicle will become the centrepiece of fire services in the community, and
will enhance fire protection for years to come.”
- The Honourable Tom
Marshall, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador
Budget 2014: Shared
Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook, provides $5 million for the
purchase of fire equipment and vehicles for communities throughout the
province.
“As demonstrated through Budget 2014, fire protection is a
very important area of investment and a top priority for the Provincial
Government. The investment announced today will contribute significantly to
the continued protection of the residents of Stephenville Crossing. We are
proud of the work and dedication of our volunteer firefighters across the
province, and we will continue to support them through the work of Fire and
Emergency Services - NL."
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister
Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services - Newfoundland and Labrador
The pumper truck is a four-door, 1,050 gallon per minute truck, with
Class A foam capability, and is expected to be delivered by the spring of
2015.
QUICK FACTS:
- The Provincial Government and the Town of Stephenville Crossing are investing approximately $261,000 in cost-shared funding for the purchase of a new pumper truck to support fire protection services in the community.
- The Provincial Government is providing 90 per cent of funding and the municipality is covering the remaining 10 per cent.
- Through Budget 2014, over $5 million is being invested to support fire services, equipment and vehicles across the province.
- From 2003 to 2013, the Provincial Government contributed to the purchase of 125 emergency response vehicles for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Media contacts:
| Milly Brown Director of Communications Office of the Premier 709-729-3960 millybrown@gov.nl.ca |
James Sheppard Press Secretary Office of the Premier 709-729-4304, 727-0850 JamesSheppard@gov.nl.ca |
| Kelly Maguire Manager of Communications Fire and Emergency Services - Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857 , 690-1810 kellymaguire@gov.nl.ca |
2014 06 23 12:25 p.m.