The Government of Alberta is providing $585K in support of municipal fire services across the province, including Grande Prairie.
According to the province, the funding bump comes as a result of the increased strain on municipal fire services that has been the trend through past years, leading to the province’s desire to support local firefighting through the boost, and a new Provincial Fire Liason Committee to strengthen the ties between the provincial and local governments.
Of the total, $500K will be used as a one-time increase for the Fire Services Training Program, bringing the total funding pool to $1 million for training grants in 2025.
“This investment will help ensure the safety of our residents, first responders, and communities,” County Reeve Bob Marshall says. “Together, we will build a stronger emergency response network to protect Albertans when they need it most.”
The remaining $85K will be given to the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association to enhance their core competency tool, which is used to conduct risk assessments, develop response plans, and determine training needs.
Funding is available to all Alberta municipalities, Métis Settlements, and First Nations communities.
