First Nations Firefighting
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By the numbers: Firefighting on Manitoba reservesManitoba reserves get $2.4 million each year specifically for fire protection services. Here are more facts and figures on First Nations firefighting.CanadaOct 30, 2014
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13 children among fatalities in 11 First Nations fires since 2006Statistics show residents of Manitoba First Nations are far more likely to die in house fires than people living off reserve.CanadaOct 30, 2014
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Reserves need $28M for fire protection: Aboriginal Affairs reportA government report estimates it will take a $28-million to reduce the number of deadly fires on Manitoba reserves, but only a fraction has been approved.CanadaOct 30, 2014
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Fatalities illustrate Manitoba reserves’ poor firefighting capabilityStatistics show residents of Manitoba First Nations are far more likely to die in house fires than people living off reserve for multiple reasons.CanadaOct 30, 2014
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