July 25, 2014
Supporting Fire Safety Services
New Fire Truck Announced for the Community of George’s Brook- Milton
The provision of fire safety services in George’s Brook-Milton is being enhanced through a $245,000 investment for the purchase of a new pumper tanker for the community. The announcement was made last night by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL, and the Honourable Ross Wiseman, Speaker of the House of Assembly and MHA for Trinity North.
“In keeping with our commitment to increase the availability of equipment and vehicles across the province, we are investing $245,000, cost-shared with the community of George’s Brook-Milton, for a new pumper tanker. This new vehicle will be a valuable asset for volunteer firefighters in the community, who give of their time for the safety of fellow residents.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $5 million in fire vehicle and equipment funding which is the largest investment ever made in this area.
“This is an important day for the community of George’s Brook-Milton. This new firefighting vehicle is a modern piece of equipment that will enhance response capability during emergency situations. I look forward to the truck arriving in spring 2015.”
- The Honourable Ross Wiseman, Speaker of the House of Assembly and MHA for Trinity North
The truck will be cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the municipality covering the remaining 10 per cent. This four-door vehicle will have 1,500 gallon water capacity, and a 400 gallon per minute pump.
Since 2003, the Provincial Government contributed to the purchase of over 125 emergency response vehicles for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
QUICK FACTS
- Approximately $245,000 is being invested for the purchase of a new pumper tanker to support fire protection services in the community of George’s Brook-Milton.
- The Provincial Government is providing 90 per cent of funding and the community is covering the remaining 10 per cent.
- Through Budget 2014, over $5 million has been allocated to support fire services, equipment and vehicles throughout the province.
- Since 2003, the Provincial Government has contributed to the purchase of over 125 emergency response vehicles for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Media contacts:
| Kelly Maguire Manager of Communications Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857 , 690-1810 kellymaguire@gov.nl.ca |
Caroline Frost Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Ross Wiseman MHA for Trinity North 709-466-4165 CarolineFrost@gov.nl.ca |
2014 07 25 10:50 a.m.