First Nations fire service agreements renewed by PRRD

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. – The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) has renewed two fire service agreements with First Nations in the region during the final meeting of the board of directors for 2024. 

During the December 6th regional board meeting, the directors approved the renewal of the West Moberly First Nations Fire Service Agreement and the Saulteau First Nations Fire Service Agreement. 

In approving the West Moberly First Nations Fire Service Agreement, the PRRD provides $145,000 to cover operational funding of the Moberly Lake Fire Department. 

The second agreement renewal was with Saulteau First Nations Fire Service Agreement, and provided the Moberly Lake Fire Department with $200,197.68 in operational funding. 

Both agreements confirm there is a built-in Consumer Price index to allow for necessary increases on an annual basis. 

According to the staff report, the operational funding contributed to ‘the sustainability of PRRD fire services’ within Saulteau and West Moberly lands, as well as the community of Moberly Lake. 

Both of the new agreements begin on January 1st, 2025 and will be in effect for the next five years.