Justice and Public Safety
August 17, 2015
Enhancing Safety for Residents
Minister Announces Funding for Cape St. George Fire Department
Firefighters in the Town of Cape St. George will have enhanced capabilities in the near future through an investment of $250,000 for a new tanker unit. The equipment will be cost-shared with the Provincial Government providing 90 per cent of the funding and the Town of Cape St. George covering the remaining 10 per cent.
"Fire departments must have the necessary equipment to respond to emergencies and to make our communities safer. This investment in rural Newfoundland and Labrador will significantly enhance the ability of the Cape St. George Volunteer Fire Department to carry out its duties on behalf of local residents in protecting property and residents in the region."
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
Budget 2015 includes more than $5 million for fire protection vehicles and equipment such as this tanker unit, which will feature a six-cylinder diesel engine, 1,500-gallon tank, and foam capacity. From Budget 2004 to the end of 2014-15, the Provincial Government has contributed more than $21 million toward the purchase of 133 new fire protection vehicles.
"This funding is a testament to the crucial role the Cape St. George Volunteer Fire Department plays in protecting people in the area. Having adequate fire and emergency services is very important to ensuring the safety of our residents and this new vehicle will help our firefighters perform their work safely."
- Tony Cornect, MHA for Port au Port
The Town of Cape St. George is also receiving more than $12,200 for two Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units. Elsewhere in the District of Port au Port, the Town of Port au Port East will get nearly $26,500 to purchase four SCBA units. Over the past 11 years, more than $6.5 million has been invested in new firefighting equipment across the province.
"I am very pleased the Provincial Government has recognized the hard work of our volunteer firefighters and the need for them to have modern equipment. With this new vehicle, we can offer an enhanced level of protection to our residents and local businesses."
- Mayor Peter Fenwick, Town of Cape St. George
The Cape St. George Fire Department covers a significant portion of the Port au Port Peninsula and may also be called on to respond to vehicle accidents throughout the region.
QUICK FACTS:
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, announced a $250,000 cost-shared investment for a new fire protection vehicle for the Cape St. George Fire Department.
- The funding for the new tanker unit is being provided on a 90/10 cost-shared basis with the Provincial Government providing the larger portion and the Town of Cape St. George providing the rest.
- The Town of Cape St. George is also receiving more than $12,200 for two Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units. Elsewhere in the District of Port au Port, the Town of Port au Port East will get nearly $26,500 to purchase four SCBA units.
- Budget 2015 includes approximately $5 million for fire protection vehicles and equipment, matching the highest-ever level of funding for fire and emergency services in Newfoundland and Labrador set the previous year.
- From Budget 2004 to the end of 2014-15, the Provincial Government has contributed more than $21 million toward the purchase of 133 new fire protection vehicles. In addition, more than $6.5 million has been invested in new firefighting equipment.
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Media contacts:
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Ryan Crocker
Public Relations Specialist Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador 709-729-0857, 709-682-5011 ryancrocker@gov.nl.ca |
Linda Walsh
Communications Government Members Office 709-729-0898 lindajwalsh@gov.nl.ca |
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Peter Fenwick
Mayor Town of Cape St. George 709-644-2290 |
2015 08 17 12:20 p.m.