September 16, 2014
Supporting Fire Services for Rural Communities
Fire Services in District of Placentia - St. Mary’s Benefit from $287, 000 Investment
A new fire truck for St. Bride’s and firefighting equipment for communities throughout the District of Placentia - St. Mary’s were announced today in the community of St. Bride’s. The announcement was made by the Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, together with Felix Collins, MHA for Placentia - St. Mary’s.
“Fire services throughout the district will be enhanced with over $287,000 in funding for the purchase of a new pumper truck and firefighting equipment including self-contained breathing apparatuses, personal protective equipment and communications equipment for several communities. Supporting the volunteers who risk their lives to protect residents is a key priority for this government. Reliable vehicles, safety and communication equipment for emergency responders are essential to their success, and these investments will improve their ability to respond in emergency situations.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL
Through a cost-shared investment of $260,800, the community of St. Bride’s will purchase a new pumper truck. The Provincial Government is providing 90 per cent of the funding and the community is covering the remaining 10 per cent. The vehicle will be a four-door, 1,050 gallon per minute truck with Class A foam capability.
Other communities receiving funding include Branch, Whitbourne, Point Lance, and Admiral’s Beach. Information on these investments is contained in the backgrounder below.
“Volunteer firefighters will receive a number of benefits as a result of the investments announced today. These enhancements to our fire protection services demonstrate that public safety is a major priority for this government and we will continue to support the important work of firefighters across the province.”
- Felix Collins, MHA for Placentia - St Mary’s
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 $287,000 in cost-shared funding for the purchase of a new pumper truck and firefighting equipment for the District of Placentia - St. Mary’s.
- The community of St. Bride’s will receive a pumper truck 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 Branch, Whitbourne, Point Lance, and Admiral’s Beach will receive over $26,000 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:
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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 |
Margaret Craniford Constituency Assistant to the Honourable Felix Collins MHA for Placentia - St. Mary’s margcraniford@gov.nl.ca 709-729-6926 |
BACKGROUNDER
2014-15 Firefighting Equipment Funding for the District of Placentia - St. Mary’s
| Community | Equipment | Provincial Government Funding |
|---|---|---|
| Branch | 2 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) | $8,738 |
| Whitbourne | 6 Pagers, 6 Radios | $7,669 |
| Point Lance | Pump | $6,075 |
| Admiral's Beach | 3 sets of Personal Protective Equipment | $3,936 |
2014 09 16 1:55 p.m.