The province is providing $4 million to 86 fire departments across the province for equipment and training through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund.
“Volunteer firefighters show up when it matters most, and this funding equips them to respond faster and more effectively,” said Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness.
“Every community faces different risks and these projects will allow local fire departments to invest in the specific training and equipment they need to keep both responders and residents safe.”
In northwest B.C., communities receiving funding include:
- Massett – $27,756 – Protective and firefighter equipment
- Burns Lake – $30,000 – Firefighter safety, communications, and training equipment.
- Witset First Nation – $30,000 – Firefighter equipment and safety equipment
- Atlin Community Improvement District – $28,713 – Turnout gear, breathing-apparatus cylinders, hoses and training
- Haisla Nation – $27,365 – Firefighter equipment
- Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine – $30,000 – Structure firefighting hose and nozzles
More than $29 million has been provided for over 500 volunteer and composite fire department projects since 2017.
With files from Logan Flint, Vista Radio staff
