Fire Service thanks Government for K18mil allocation

THE PNG Fire Service has thanked the Government for the K18 million allocated in the 2018 Budget.
PNG Fire Service chief Bill Roo said the fire authority was happy, and would upgrade its existing fire stations and build new ones.
Roo said over the years, the fire service managed to use whatever funding it was allocated and continued to provide its services.
“Even if we get a cut or an increase, we use whatever is given,” Roo said.
“This year, we have received an increase and we thank the Government for the support.”
Roo said they were willing to work with provincial governments to establish fire services in the provinces.
“We are also looking at building our capacity, get new fire trucks and fix the old ones,” Roo said.
He said the fire service had 14 stations – four in the National Capital District and 10 in other provinces.
“We are looking at upgrading these existing ones and also build fire stations for the other 12 provinces,” Roo said.
“Fire service is essential and we are looking at improving our service delivery.”
Roo said they were also up-skilling officers and upgrading fire service equipment in preparation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit next year.
The fire service will be celebrating its 50th anniversary tomorrow at the Port Moresby Fire Station – the first fire station in the country.