Justice and Public Safety
October 14, 2014
Making Communities Safer by Investing in Fire Protection
District of Port de Grave Receives Funding for New Equipment
The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador, announced today that approximately $27,000 is being provided for the purchase of firefighting equipment in the District of Port de Grave.
“As demonstrated by the new Department of Justice and Public Safety, the protection and well-being of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians is a priority for this government. This funding will support firefighters in the District of Port de Grave for many years to come, and I look forward to working with communities throughout the region on issues related to safety.”
- The Honourable Judy Manning, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Minister Responsible for Fire and Emergency Services-Newfoundland and Labrador
The funding will be used to purchase a radio communications repeater for Spaniard’s Bay, 10 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air cylinders and 10 sets of Personal Protective Equipment for Bay Roberts, and 14 SCBA air cylinders for Upper Island Cove.
“I am grateful to the women and men who work at the volunteer fire departments throughout the District of Port de Grave for their dedication to saving lives. Their hard work helps ensure our communities are safe and secure, and for that they deserve our thanks.”
- Glenn Littlejohn, MHA for the District of Port de Grave
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.
QUICK FACTS
- An investment of over $27,000 will fund the purchase of firefighting equipment for several communities in the District of Port de Grave.
- Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook includes $5 million for fire vehicle and equipment funding.
- There are approximately 5,900 volunteer firefighters supporting approximately 272 fire departments province-wide.
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Media contacts:
| Luke Joyce Director of Communications Department of Justice and Public Safety 709-729-6985, 725-4165 lukejoyce@gov.nl.ca |
Dawn Batten Constituency Assistant to Glenn Littlejohn MHA for Port de Grave 709-786-1372 DawnBatten@gov.nl.ca |
BACKGROUNDER
2014-15 Firefighting Equipment Funding for the District of Port de Grave
| Community | Equipment | Provincial Government Funding |
| Spaniard’s Bay | Repeater | $4,229 |
| Bay Roberts | 10 cylinders, and 10 sets of Personal Protective Equipment |
$16,372 |
| Upper Island Cove | 14 cylinders | $6,735 |
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