July 30, 2014
Increasing Fire Safety Services
New Rural Response Unit Announced for Heart’s Delight-Islington
The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services- Newfoundland and Labrador, was joined last evening by the Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and MHA for Trinity - Bay de Verde, to announce a new rural response unit for Heart’s Delight-Islington.
“Enhancing fire safety in rural communities of Newfoundland and Labrador is a priority. As our province continues to attract new and diverse industries, it is important for the safety of our residents that our firefighters are prepared to respond to any type of emergency situation. To support the local fire department in Heart’s Delight-Islington, we are investing over $125,000, cost-shared with the town, for a new fire truck.”
- 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.
“Acquiring this new fire truck is a great achievement for the Heart’s Delight-Islington fire department. I commend this dedicated group of volunteers for their commitment to protecting the residents of their community and I congratulate them on obtaining this new vehicle which will greatly assist them in responding to emergencies.”
- The Honourable Charlene Johnson, Minister of Finance and MHA for Trinity - Bay de Verde
The new rural response unit 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 versatile, self-contained truck and pumping apparatus has foam capability, a 300 gallon water tank and is ideal for fire departments in smaller communities.
Since 2003, the Provincial Government contributed to the purchase of over 125 emergency response vehicles for communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.
QUICK FACTS
- Approximately $125,000 is being invested for the purchase of a new rural response unit to support fire protection services in the community of Heart’s Delight-Islington.
- 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 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:
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Kelly Maguire Manager of Communications Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857, 690-1810 kellymaguire@gov.nl.ca |
Debbie Turner Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Charlene Johnson MHA for Trinity - Bay de Verde 1-800-809-0106 DebbieTurner@gov.nl.ca |
2014 07 30 3:55 p.m.