The Honourable Pleaman Forsey, Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, today announced over $630,000 in funding to support the purchase of a fire protection vehicle and fire equipment, reinforcing the Provincial Government’s commitment to safer communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Provincial Government is investing:

• $616,647 for a tanker/two-door fire truck for the Bay de Grave Volunteer Fire Department.
• $8,893.51 for fire equipment for the Conception Harbour Volunteer Fire Department.
• $5,072.39 for fire equipment for the Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview Fire Department.

Minister Forsey made the announcement in South River, joined by the Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and MHA for Harbour Main; Jim Edmunds, fire chief for Bay de Grave Volunteer Fire Department, and representatives from Conception Harbour Volunteer Fire Department and Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview Fire Department.

This investment will strengthen fire protection services in the southern region of Conception Bay North, enhance emergency response capabilities, and help volunteer fire departments protect residents and communities.

Support for firefighting resources in other regions of the province will be announced soon.

Budget 2026 provides more than $7 million to support volunteer fire departments through investments in equipment, supplies, and training to help keep residents and communities safe.

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“Our province’s volunteer firefighters are ready to respond to any and all emergencies whenever the need arises. We have to ensure they are well equipped and prepared to do so safely and effectively. I am pleased to announce funding for resources that will help our volunteer firefighters support their communities and do their important jobs.”
Honourable Pleaman Forsey
Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands

“Today’s announcement of over $630,000 in funding for fire departments in the district of Harbour Main is excellent news. Our volunteer firefighters are the backbone of our communities, and equipping them with the necessary tools is vital. Bay De Grave Volunteer Fire Department receiving a new two-door fire truck will be a game-changer for their ability to protect the region. The funding for essential firefighting equipment allocated to the Conception Harbour and Harbour Main-Chapel’s Cove-Lakeview departments will also support their critical work. On behalf of all residents of the district of Harbour Main, I extend my sincere appreciation to Minister Forsey and his team for this vital investment in building safer communities in our province.”
Honourable Helen Conway Ottenheimer
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and MHA for Harbour Main

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