The province is helping more than 50 fire departments and emergency response organizations purchase new equipment. MLA's Pam Birdsall and Gary Ramey announced funding for 12 projects in Lunenburg and Queens counties today. In New Germany, the volunteer fire department was awarded $14,000 to help replace their radio communications tower. Fire Chief Blair Lantz says it's an important announcement for their department.
The total cost of the project is $30,000 with the fire department chipping in the remaining funds for the project. South Shore fire departments in Bridgewater, Blockhouse, Chelsea, Blandford and Riverport also received funding today under the Emergency Services Provider Fund.
