Municipal Affairs
August 9, 2010
Provincial Government
Makes Significant Investment in Firefighting Vehicles
Eleven communities throughout
Newfoundland and Labrador will benefit from a Provincial Government
investment of approximately $2.5 million for new firefighting vehicles.
The Honourable Dianne Whalen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister
Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services — Newfoundland and Labrador,
has notified communities of their successful applications under the Fire
Protection Infrastructure Program.
"The Williams Government has made great
strides in advancing fire services in the province, recognizing the need
to replace a number of vehicles currently in operation," said Minister
Whalen. "The increased funding afforded through this year's budget has
allowed us to continue replacement of pumpers and tankers, in addition
to tender calls for new rescue vehicles and a new aerial ladder truck."
Combined with the Provincial Government
allocation of $2.5 million, municipalities will contribute $369,671 for
a total investment of approximately $2.8 million. These municipal
contributions are based on the established Municipal Capital Works
cost-share ratios determined by population. Public tenders for the new
vehicles will be let in the near future, with delivery expected to begin
in early 2011.
The following is a list of communities to
receive vehicles in this fiscal year:
Community |
vehicle |
Ratio |
Carbonear |
Aerial
Ladder Unit |
80/20 |
Harcourt |
Tanker |
90/10 |
Northern Arm |
Tanker |
90/10 |
Burnt
Islands |
Pumper |
90/10 |
Carmanville |
Pumper |
90/10 |
Forteau |
Pumper |
90/10 |
Hampden |
Pumper |
90/10 |
Wabana |
Pumper |
90/10 |
Buchans |
Rescue |
90/10 |
Marystown |
Rescue |
80/20 |
Trinity
Bay North |
Rescue |
90/10 |
"While a new fire truck is certainly an
integral piece in improving fire service, it also takes equipment,
training and a core group of devoted men and women, dedicated to the
protection of their communities," said Minister Whalen. "Our government
continues to place priority on the modernization of the province's fleet
of firefighting vehicles and through Fire and Emergency Services —
Newfoundland and Labrador, strives to support communities through
training initiatives and to promote recruitment and retention efforts
within the volunteer fire service."
Budget 2010:
The Right Investments —
For Our Children and Our Future
provides $2.5 million in Provincial
Government funding for firefighting vehicle expenditures throughout the
province. In addition, the government has allocated a further $1 million
in funding for essential life saving equipment for fire departments,
with a focus on personal protective gear for firefighters.
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Media contact:
Cheryl Gullage
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 631-9962
cherylgullage@gov.nl.ca
2010 08 09
2:35 p.m.
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