Fraser Valley communities receive $90K for fire department upgrades

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HARRISON — Three communities in the Fraser Valley have received new funding from the B.C. government to improve emergency response ahead of wildfire season.

The province is supporting 86 projects across various volunteer and composite fire departments in B.C. through the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF).

Harrison Hot Springs, Seabird Island Band and the Sts’ailes have each received $30,000 for a range of items, including structural fire equipment, firefighter training, protective equipment, fire adapters and wildland training.

“Firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to protect people in B.C., homes and businesses,” said Nina Krieger, minister of public safety and solicitor general. “This funding will supplement training and help equip firefighters be prepared for any challenges that arise, keeping themselves and their communities safe.”

Nearly $4 million has been committed through the CEPF this year. More than $29 million has been distributed through the fund overall since it began in 2017.