Issue Date October 22, 2009

Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services

This Month In Fire Protection Services Bulletin

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Welcome the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of FireServices. Our Association is over 6000 strong and has been representing the men and women of the fire service of our province since 1964. Read More

Issue #1

With the exception of FF I and FF II all courses will begin at 8:30 am and conclude for the day at 4:30 pm. FF I and FF II Ð time frame will be addressed on Day 1.

Student Training Manuals: Please note some courses require training manuals which are not supplied by FES-NL Ð your Fire Dept. can arrange purchase through NLAFS.

Prerequisites: Please refer to course descriptions to ensure all prerequisites are met prior to applying for course. Locations: All locations will be posted under separate cover closer to the start date of training.

More information at this link

Issue #2

The Provincial Government allocated $1.7 million in Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation for the purchase of new fire equipment. The Town of Deer Lake and the province will cost share the $270,000 pumper truck utilizing an 80/20 cost share ratio. The Town of Howley will receive their $240,000 pumper truck utilizing a 90/10 cost share ratio. The total provincial contribution to the trucks is $412,885.

Issue #3

The Provincial Government allocated $1.7 million in Budget 2009: Building on Our Strong Foundation for the purchase of new fire equipment. The Town of Deer Lake and the province will cost share the $270,000 pumper truck utilizing an 80/20 cost share ratio. The Town of Howley will receive their $240,000 pumper truck utilizing a 90/10 cost share ratio. The total provincial contribution to the trucks is $412,885.