Justice and Public Safety
November 7, 2014
Enhancing Fire Safety and Services in Communities
Investment of Approximately $190,000 Supports Fire Services in District of Harbour Main and Bay de Grave Regional Fire Department
The Provincial Government is investing approximately $190,000 to enhance firefighting capacity in the District of Harbour Main and at the Bay de Grave Regional Fire Department. The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined by Tom Hedderson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MHA for the District of Harbour Main, and Glenn Littlejohn, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly and MHA for the District of Port de Grave, for the announcement.
“The funding announced today will greatly enhance the safety of residents in the Districts of Harbour Main and Port de Grave. With approximately $190,000 in total funding allocated for the purchase of a new rescue vehicle and firefighting equipment, the Provincial Government is demonstrating its continued support of fire protection services in communities throughout the province, while at the same time ensuring that those who fight fires and perform emergency responses are properly equipped to do their jobs.”
- The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
The announcement today includes approximately $175,000 for the purchase of a rescue vehicle for the Bay de Grave Regional Fire Department, which is situated in South River and serves the communities of South River, North River, Makinsons, Clarke’s Beach and Cupids. These communities are located throughout the Districts of Harbour Main and Port de Grave. In addition, over $15,000 in funding has been allocated for the purchase of four sets of Personal Protective Equipment and six pagers for the community of Colliers, and a portable pump for Conception Harbour. Both Colliers and Conception Harbour are located in the District of Harbour Main.
“I wish to commend the Provincial Government’s investment in fire protection services in the District of Harbour Main. This new equipment will certainly support the many volunteers who provide fire protection and emergency response to local residents.”
- Tom Hedderson, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development and MHA for the District of Harbour Main
The rescue vehicle and firefighting equipment will be cost-shared, with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the recipient communities covering the remaining 10 per cent. Detailed information regarding these investments is contained in the backgrounder below.
“The Bay de Grave Regional Fire Department is a great example of effective regional cooperation. I am pleased to see further investment by the Provincial Government today that will support the numerous volunteer firefighters that serve five communities throughout this region as they work to keep people safe each and every day.”
- Glenn Littlejohn, Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly and MHA for the District of Port de Grave
Approximately $27,000 in funding for new fire equipment in the District of Port de Grave was also recently announced by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. The news release highlighting that funding can be found at www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2014/ma/0120n09.htm.
QUICK FACTS
- An investment of over $190,000 will fund the purchase of a rescue vehicle and firefighting equipment for several communities in the Districts of Harbour Main and Port de Grave.
- Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes over $5 million for firefighting vehicles and equipment purchases.
- There are approximately 5,900 volunteer firefighters supporting approximately 272 fire departments throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Media contacts:
| Bradley Power Public Relations Specialist Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857, 690-1810 bradleypower@gov.nl.ca |
Jody Morrissey Constituency Assistant to Tom Hedderson MHA for Harbour Main 709-229-0160 jmorrissey@gov.nl.ca |
| Dawn Batten Constituency Assistant to Glenn Littlejohn MHA for Port de Grave 709-786-1372 DawnBatten@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
2014-15 Fire Truck and Equipment Funding for the Districts of Harbour Main and Bay
de Grave Regional Fire Department
| Community | Equipment Description | Provincial Funding Amount |
| Colliers | 4 sets of Personal Protective Equipment and 6 pagers | $9,980 |
| Conception Harbour | Portable Pump | $4,982 |
| Bay de Grave Regional Fire Department (servicing North River, South River, Clarke’s Beach, Cupids and Makinsons) | Rescue Vehicle | $174,616 |
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