The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and the community of Cluculz Lake have received the delivery of a brand-new fire apparatus from Fort Garry Fire Trucks.
With a haul capacity of 2,000 gallons, Tender 12 will help the Cluculz Lake Volunteer Fire Department be better prepared to respond to fires throughout the Cluculz Lake Fire Protection Service Area.
“The department was honoured to continue the long-standing tradition of pushing the new truck, Tender 12, into the Fire Hall,” said Cluculz Lake VFD Fire Chief Andrew Kalyn.
“Due to the lack of hydrants and limited water access in many parts of our response area, this tender will provide critical support in all aspects of fire suppression, from structure fires to wildfire operations. We are grateful to Director Moon and her strong support for the department and the grant funding to make this purchase possible.”
Funding for the purchase was supported by a Canada Community-Building Fund BC grant from Electoral Area F (Vanderhoof Rural), as well as Growing Communities and North West Revenue Sharing Agreement contributions.
These contributions made it possible for the truck to be purchased without any additional tax burden for
“This new equipment highlights the strong partnership between the Society, the RDBN, and other levels of government to support rural communities with the infrastructure they need for fast, dependable emergency response, without adding extra tax pressure on local residents,” said RDBN Area F Director Shirley Moon.
“This reflects our commitment to strengthening emergency services and building long-term community resilience.”
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