Local Fire Departments among 144 First Responder Organizations to receive Provincial Government Financial Support

Local Fire Departments among 144 First Responder Organizations to receive Provincial Government Financial Support

An expansion in the Emergency Services provider fund saw 144 fire departments, hazardous materials units and ground search and rescue crews receive $30,000 each from the province. Organizations across Pictou, Antigonish, Guysborough, Richmond, Victoria, and Inverness Counties were among those receiving grants. The Province expanded the fund this year, increasing the budget by $3 million and allowing for grants of $30,000, up from $10,000, and co…