
Local smaller fire depts get funding boost
Volunteer fire departments across B.C. are getting millions of dollars in new provincial funding.
More than $9 million will go towards 230 departments, in a bid to boost training and equipment in rural and remote communities.
Most of the grants are for $40,000.
Lake Country is getting money for thermal imaging equipment while Peachland receives the funds for protective clothing and equipment. Summerland will get money for structure firefighting equipment while Enderby receives it’s cash to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).