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Title:

CANTF-5 Operational Readiness Phase 1

Agreement Number:

The PSIMS agreement number: 21011

Agreement Value:

$1,032,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 4, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

Priority is to bring the current cache items to standard that is reliable and consistent with the cache other teams nationwide are using. This will be done in conjunction with developing cache items that are currently not available or because of normal lifecycle issues have become obsolete or are approaching a point of operational failure.

Organization:

Public Safety Canada

Expected Results:

Resurrect and maintain current cache and determine functional levels of equipment and identify gaps. Purchase new equipment consistent with other Task Forces. Storage of cache in deployable fashion in that provides ease of access. Update current Technical- search Equipment to maximize the latest technology and provide interoperability with National Program. Update rescue Equipment that has reached end of life or is due to recycle as training kit. Update Cache items to be in line with other Task Forces to improve interoperability.

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA B3J 3A5

Reference Number:

214-2019-2020-Q4-0009

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

File Number: HU-CANTF5-201901
Additional $150,000.00 for FY 2019-20 as part of the short call. Additional funding will be used to purchase a vehicle capable of seating 5, towing a generator and carrying a fuel support pod. The purchase of a fuel pod that is deployable via the vehicle with enough capacity to support operations. Purchase of a towable 60KW diesel Generator/lighting unit able to be towed by the afore mentioned vehicle.

Amendment Date

Jan 3, 2020

Recipient's Legal Name:

Province of Nova scotia/ Province de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Research Organization:

Halifax regional municipality / Municipalité régionale d'Halifax

Federal Riding Name:

Halifax (Nova Scotia)

Federal Riding Number:

12005

Program:

(HUSARP) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program

Program Purpose:

The HUSAR Program aims to maintain the HUSAR capabilities of Canadian HUSAR Task Forces in Vancouver (British Columbia); Calgary (Alberta); the Province of Manitoba; and Toronto (Ontario). The Program also aims to develop HUSAR capacity and capability in the underserved regions of Montreal (Quebec) and Halifax (Nova Scotia).
Canada’s national approach to emergency management needs to be reflective of the needs of all partners, and the changing risk environment. As growing cities, aging infrastructure and climate variability increase across the country, ensuring sufficient HUSAR capacity is increasingly important.

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