Hogan announces more support for Firefighters and Ground Search and Rescue

Premier John Hogan announced additional support for volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue teams over the weekend.

There will be a $500 one-time honourarium for volunteer firefighters and ground search and rescue members who contributed their time and skill to the wildfires and a $10,000 one-time honourarium to local fire departments and ground search and rescue teams who deployed volunteers to support wildfire response.

This assistance is rooted in gratitude for their continued effort, skill and dedication and whose actions safeguarded residents and impacted communities.

Additionally, $1,000 will be provided to each Town or Local Service District to distribute to volunteer firefighters.

Additionally, $5,000 will be provided to the Newfoundland and Labrador Search and Rescue Association for administrative support to distribute the honourariums to ground search and rescue members.

These initiatives build on previous supports, including $100,000 for the provision of wildland coveralls to volunteer fire departments that supported wildfire suppression efforts this past month.

As part of this expanded support, another $30,000 Special Assistance Grant will be provided to the Town of Small Point-Broad Cove-Blackhead-Adam's Cove, bringing the total support to $60,000. This assistance will further help the Town with wildfire remediation.