Miawpukek First Nation, Newfoundland and Labrador - Miawpukek First Nation and Indigenous Services Canada
First Nations are more at risk of fire incidents in their communities than anywhere else in Canada. The Government of Canada is committed to improving fire prevention and protection services by investing in reliable infrastructure that meets the needs of First Nations communities and their emergency service providers.
Today, Miawpukek First Nation celebrated the grand opening of their new fire hall, named the Captain Ricky John Firehall.
The new fire hall offers modern facilities that will serve the community for the foreseeable future. It features energy-efficiency measures and includes an office, training room, communications room, kitchenette and a two-bay garage with the ability to expand to meet future needs.
Cultural aspects of the Miawpukek First Nation were included in the conception, such as exterior columns that resemble wigwam pole supports, and the floor tile pattern in the shape of the medicine wheel.
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) contributed $5 million towards the construction of the fire hall, which will reduce health and safety gaps for First Nations firefighters.
