By Mark Squibb/March 24, 2022
The Witless Bay Fire Department has been given the go-ahead from council to purchase 13 used sets of bunker gear.
Finance committee chairman Alex Troake made the motion that council approve the fire department’s request to buy the gear at a cost of $2,800 plus freight.
“This is a fantastic deal,” said Troake. “One new suit would generally cost that. So, even though they are used, to have 13 suits available, and I’m happy to say this too, the new recruits that the fire department has, I mean, it’s a fantastic deal.”
Councilor Ralph Carey agreed it was a great deal and added that some of the suits being used by active members date back to 2008.
Deputy Mayor Lorna Yard second the motion, which passed unanimously.
