Canada and New Brunswick Invest in Wildfire Preparedness and Community Resilience
Moncton, N.B. – February 14, 2025 – The governments of Canada and New Brunswick today announced a major investment of $25 million to purchase new wildfire equipment and improve community resilience against wildfires.
The funding will be used to purchase new fire trucks, bulldozers, and other equipment that will help firefighters better protect communities and respond to wildfires more effectively. The investment will also fund training for firefighters and community members on wildfire preparedness and mitigation.
“Wildfires are a growing threat to communities across Canada, and we are taking action to ensure that our firefighters have the equipment and training they need to protect our citizens,” said the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. “This investment will help save lives and property, and make our communities more resilient to the impacts of wildfires.”
“Wildfires are a serious concern for New Brunswickers, and we are committed to working with the federal government to protect our communities,” said the Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources. “This funding will allow us to purchase new equipment and provide training that will help our firefighters and communities be better prepared for wildfires.”
The funding is part of the federal government’s five-year, $800 million National Wildfire Preparedness Program, which is designed to help communities across Canada mitigate the risks and impacts of wildfires.
“This investment is a significant step forward in improving wildfire preparedness and resilience in New Brunswick,” said Shawn Murphy, Director of Fire Protection for the Department of Natural Resources. “This funding will allow us to purchase new equipment and provide training that will help our firefighters and communities be better prepared for wildfires.”
The funding announcement was made at a press conference at the New Brunswick Fire and Emergency Services Training Centre in Moncton. Representatives from the federal and provincial governments, as well as the fire service, were on hand to speak about the importance of wildfire preparedness and the impact that the funding will have on communities across the province.
Canada and New Brunswick Announce Major Investment in Wildfire Equipment and to Improve Community Resilience Against Wildfires
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