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November 15, 2010

Labrador Communities to Benefit from Fire Protection Equipment Funding

Four fire departments in Labrador will benefit from a Provincial Government investment of $37,789 for enhanced fire fighter protection. The Honourable Kevin O'Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services, today announced funding for Northwest River, Cartwright, Red Bay and L'Anse au Clair fire departments. The funding, which provides for fire fighting equipment with a focus on personal protection, is administered through Fire and Emergency Services — Newfoundland and Labrador.

"Volunteer fire fighters in this province are a dedicated group of individuals who provide much needed protection to our communities and residents," said Minister O'Brien. "Our government believes that through strong municipal partnerships, we can assist our communities and regions to provide the protection required to these individuals who so freely give of themselves during times of emergency."

The funding announced today will provide for protective equipment such as bunker suits, self-contained breathing apparatus, spare air cylinders and portable pumps.

"Through the purchase of essential equipment, we are helping to ensure that our fire fighters have the appropriate tools to protect themselves," said the Honourable John Hickey, Minister of Labrador Affairs and MHA for Lake Melville. "Improved emergency response is a clear objective contained in the Northern Strategic Plan for Labrador and this investment in fire fighter protection supports that objective."

Budget 2010: The Right Investments — For Our Children and Our Future doubled the investment in fire fighting equipment from $500,000 to $1 million, while also increasing expenditures on fire fighting vehicles to a total of $2.5 million. Funding for Labrador will be shared between the Provincial Government and the respective communities under the 90/10 cost shared ratio established through the Municipal Capital Works Program, for a total project cost of more than $44,000.

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Media contacts:

Cheryl Gullage
Public Relations Specialist
Fire and Emergency Services — Newfoundland and Labrador
709-729-0857, 631-9962
cherylgullage@gov.nl.ca
John Tompkins
Director of Communications
Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
709-729-1674, 728-7762
jtompkins@gov.nl.ca

 

2010 11 15                                                   11:15 a.m.


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