PRPA helps fund new Port Edward fire truck

The District of Port Edward is safer and more secure with a brand-new fire truck now serving the community and surrounding area. The specialized vehicle was purchased for the volunteer Port Edward Fire Department through a partnership between the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s (PRPA) Community Investment Fund and the District of Port Edward, with PRPA contributing $155,000 to the $500,000 cost.

The new fire truck replaces the district’s aging truck that had been in use for three decades and reached the end of its lifespan. Equipped with a new water pump, hoses, and ladder, the new vehicle enables volunteer firefighters to greatly enhance their response. The truck also provides fire crews with safer seating that better protects them from the elements when traveling from emergencies.

“PRPA is committed to strengthening emergency management and preparedness on the North Coast. This investment will help improve the safety, security, and sustainability of Port Edward and provide volunteer firefighters with the tools they need to do their important work,” said Shaun Stevenson, President & CEO, of Prince Rupert Port Authority.

“Having this valuable support from PRPA's Community Investment Fund ensures the Port Edward Fire Department has safe and reliable equipment,” said Jason Giesbrecht, Fire Chief, the Port Edward Volunteer Fire Department. “The new truck allows our department to respond to emergencies more effectively and efficiently, covering a wide area that includes Port Edward out to Cassiar Cannery and along Highway 16 from Galloway Rapids Bridge to Tyee Overpass.”