New Firefighting Vehicle Heading to Musgrave Harbour

Musgrave Harbour will receive a new firefighting vehicle in spring 2012, as part of the unprecedented funding announced in Budget 2011.

“The Provincial Government continues to assist our municipalities and local service districts in providing safer communities for our residents,” said the Honourable Kevin O’Brien, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services. “Fire can have devastating effects on residents and communities. Our government is committed to ensuring that municipal fire departments have the equipment, vehicles, and skills to provide life-saving assistance to residents.”

Musgrave Harbour will receive a new firefighting pumper truck through a 90/10 cost-share arrangement with the Provincial Government. Public tenders for new firefighting vehicles will be let this summer, with delivery expected in 2012.

“This announcement of a new pumper truck for Musgrave Harbour would be nothing if not for the dedication of its firefighters,” said the Honourable Harry Harding, Minister of Government Services and MHA for Bonavista North. “The Provincial Government appreciates and acknowledges the significant role firefighters and municipal councils assume to help provide safer communities throughout rural areas of the province. This announcement is good news for the region.”

Budget 2011 Standing Strong: For Prosperity. For Our Future. For Newfoundland and Labrador provides a historic investment in the municipal fire service. An investment of $3.9 million has been allocated for new firefighting vehicles, as well as a continued $1 million allocation to fund equipment needs to assist communities. With the addition of a new Provincial Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit to acknowledge the commitment of the men and women in the volunteer fire service, the Provincial Government has allocated more than $6 million towards the municipal fire service this year.

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