August 18, 2014
Supporting Fire Services for Communities
$157,000 Investment Provides for Enhancements to Fire Protection Services in Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans
A new fire truck for Buchans Junction and firefighting equipment for communities throughout the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans were announced today at the fire hall in the community of Buchans Junction. The announcement was made by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, together with the Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans.
“Fire protection services will be significantly enhanced with over $157,000 in funding for the purchase of a new rural response unit and equipment including self-contained breathing apparatuses for communities throughout the region. Providing reliable and modern equipment for emergency first responders is essential to their success, and these investments will strengthen their capability to respond during emergencies.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL
Through a cost-shared investment of $125,500, the community of Buchans Junction will purchase a new rural response unit. The Provincial Government is providing 90 per cent of the funding and the community is 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 rural communities.
Other communities receiving funding are the towns of Badger, Grand Falls-Windsor and Millertown. Information on these investments is contained in the backgrounder below.
“Residents and volunteers throughout the district will see many positive benefits from this significant investment. The announcements made today will enhance fire protection in local communities and will help keep residents, families and businesses safe and protected.”
- The Honourable Susan Sullivan, Minister of Innovation, Business and Rural Development and MHA for Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $5 million in fire vehicle and equipment funding.
QUICK FACTS
- Today the Provincial Government announced over $157,000 in cost-shared funding for the purchase of a new rural response unit and firefighting equipment for the District of Grand Falls-Windsor - Buchans.
- The community of Buchans Junction will receive a new rural response unit in the spring of 2015. The truck is cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the town covering the remaining 10 per cent.
- The towns of Badger, Grand Falls-Windsor and Millertown will receive over $30,000 for the purchase of fire protection equipment.
- Through Budget 2014, over $5 million is being invested to support fire protection services and the purchase of 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:
| Kelly Maguire Manager of Communications Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857 kellymaguire@gov.nl.ca |
Michelle Hicks Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Susan Sullivan MHA for Grand Falls- Windsor - Buchans 709-489-3409 michellehicks@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUND
2014-15 Firefighting Equipment Funding – District of Grand Falls-Windsor – Buchans
| Community | Equipment | Provincial Government Funding |
| Badger | 4 sets of Personal Protective Equipment | $5,324 |
| Millertown | 4 sets of Personal Protective Equipment | $5,961 |
| Grand Falls-Windsor | 4 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) & 4 Spare SCBA Cylinders | $20,603 |
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