Public Safety
October 7, 2014
Supporting Fire Protection to Ensure Safe Communities
Investment Enhances Firefighting Equipment for the District of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune
The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, today announced that approximately $41,000 in funding is being provided for the purchase of firefighting equipment in the District of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune. This investment is in addition to $25,000 that was announced in August to purchase two new, self-contained breathing apparatuses and an all-terrain vehicle for the Francois fire department.
“The Provincial Government is grateful to the volunteers who respond around the clock to fires and emergencies in their communities, and surrounding areas. The new Department of Public Safety formed by Premier Davis is focused on ensuring safe communities across the province. Supporting the women and men who put their lives at risk for the safety of others is a major priority for government, and these investments exemplify that support.”
- The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL
Funding will be used to purchase vehicle extrication equipment for Harbour Breton, two Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses for Hermitage-Sandyville, two sets of Personal Protective Equipment each for Seal Cove-Fortune Bay and Milltown, and a pump for Gaultois.
“The announcements made today will benefit the hard working volunteers who operate in the district. Our firefighters are very special people who provide an invaluable service to residents, and I am delighted with the supports announced today to improve our services in the Coast of Bays”.
- Tracey Perry, MHA for the District of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune
The equipment for each community will be cost-shared, with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent and communities covering the remaining 10 per cent. Detailed information on these investments is contained in the backgrounder below.
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $5 million in fire vehicle and equipment funding.
QUICK FACTS
- An investment of approximately $41,000 will fund the purchase of firefighting equipment for five communities in the District of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune.
- Through Budget 2014, over $5 million is being invested to support fire protection services and the purchase of equipment and vehicles across the province.
- There are approximately 5,900 volunteer firefighters supporting approximately 272 fire departments province-wide.
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Media contacts:
| Luke Joyce Director of Communications Department of Public Safety 709-729-6985, 725-4165 lukejoyce@gov.nl.ca |
Carolyn Collier Constituency Assistant to Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay - Cape La Hune 709-538-3112 carolyncollier@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
2014-15 Firefighting Equipment Funding for the District of Fortune Bay-Cape La Hune
| Community | Equipment | Provincial Government Funding |
| Harbour Breton | Vehicle Extrication Equipment | $18,857 |
| Hermitage-Sandyville | 2 Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA) | $10,193 |
| Gaultois | Pump | $5,323 |
| Seal Cove-Fortune Bay | 2 sets of Personal Protective Equipment | $3,484 |
| Milltown | 2 sets of Personal Protective Equipment | $2,782 |
2014 10 07 2:20 p.m.