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20/02/2003
Carrickfergus Fire Station announcement welcomed
East Antrim UUP Assembly member Ken Robinson has welcomed news that the Government is set to provide a new fire station in Carrickfergus providing a fitting salute to the bravery and skill of the town’s firefighters.
The MLA also said the decision is a vote of confidence in a growing and vibrant borough.
Mr Robinson said: “I welcome the announcement by Finance Minister Ian Pearson which will see a state-of-the-art fire station equipped with modern equipment to deal with some of the dangers now facing the western world.
“The money is being set aside for new appliances for the station as part of the first stage of the Strategic Review of Fire Services.
“This is good news for everyone in the community but particularly for the firefighters at Carrickfergus who have been working in less than perfect conditions for many years.
“Those who risk their lives to protect and serve the community deserve to have modern facilities at their disposal.
“It is reassuring to know too that the Fire Brigade will be equipped to provide an effective response in the event if a deliberate release of chemical or biological substances – something which we must be prepared for in the world we live in today.”
(SP)
The MLA also said the decision is a vote of confidence in a growing and vibrant borough.
Mr Robinson said: “I welcome the announcement by Finance Minister Ian Pearson which will see a state-of-the-art fire station equipped with modern equipment to deal with some of the dangers now facing the western world.
“The money is being set aside for new appliances for the station as part of the first stage of the Strategic Review of Fire Services.
“This is good news for everyone in the community but particularly for the firefighters at Carrickfergus who have been working in less than perfect conditions for many years.
“Those who risk their lives to protect and serve the community deserve to have modern facilities at their disposal.
“It is reassuring to know too that the Fire Brigade will be equipped to provide an effective response in the event if a deliberate release of chemical or biological substances – something which we must be prepared for in the world we live in today.”
(SP)
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