September 29, 2014
Strengthening Rural Communities
Provincial Government Investment Enhances Fire Services in the District of Bellevue
The Provincial Government is investing $71,000 to improve firefighting capabilities for communities in the District of Bellevue.
“This funding will provide firefighting equipment for eight communities in the region. Public safety is a top priority for government, and we are committed to supporting volunteer firefighters throughout the province.”
- The Honourable Dan Crummell, Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-NL
Funding will be used to purchase Personal Protective Equipment, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses, communications equipment, and two pumps.
“The equipment recently announced will enhance safety and communication capabilities for fire departments throughout the region. I would like to thank the Minister and the Provincial Government for making this commitment.”
- Calvin Peach, MHA for the District of Bellevue
The equipment for each community will be cost-shared, with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent, and communities covering the remaining 10 per cent. Detailed information on these investments is contained in the backgrounder below.
Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $5 million in fire vehicle and equipment funding.
QUICK FACTS
- An investment of $71,000 will be used for the purchase of firefighting equipment for eight communities throughout the District of Bellevue.
- Through Budget 2014, over $5 million is being invested to support fire protection services and the purchase of equipment and vehicles across the province.
- There are approximately 5,900 volunteer firefighters supporting approximately 272 fire departments province-wide.
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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 |
Terri Temple Constituency Assistant to Calvin Peach MHA for Bellevue 709-729-1546 territemple@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
2014-15 Firefighting Equipment Funding for the District of Bellevue
| Community | Equipment | Provincial Government Funding |
| Bellevue | Pump and 4 sets of Personal Protective Equipment | $13,579 |
| Come by Chance | 2 Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) | $13,096 |
| North Harbour | Paging System and 2 Radios | $11,896 |
| Old Shop | 20 Pagers with Chargers and Adapters | $10,206 |
| Harbour Mile | 3 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other PPE | $7,408 |
| Sunnyside | 4 sets of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) | $5,635 |
| Fair Haven | Pump | $5,200 |
| Southern Harbour | 8 Pagers | $4,082 |
2014 09 29 2:40 p.m.