As a tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of firefighters, Manitoba is making specialty licence plates available to Manitoba firefighters. This announcement was made by Premier Greg Selinger.
“Firefighters put their lives at risk on a daily basis and I can’t think of a better way to pay homage to their dedication and commitment than a licence plate they can proudly display,” said Selinger. “This specialty licence plate will provide firefighters across the province with a common, visual bond.”
Manitoba’s firefighter plate will be a distinctive red in colour, with the phrase ‘Serving Our Community’ along with the firefighters’ Maltese cross. The Manitoba firefighter licence plate initiative, to be administered by Manitoba Public Insurance, is expected to be implemented by early summer.
“Manitoba Public Insurance has been working closely with the stakeholders to ensure the licence plate reflects the proud history of all firefighters and meets the needs of all partners,” said Selinger.
This plate is a symbol of pride and recognition for public service. Active and retired firefighters, in addition to their immediate families, will be eligible to purchase this new specialty plate.
“Firefighters are very proud to serve their communities and these license plates will be a great source of pride for every firefighter in this province,” said Alex Forrest, president of the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg and Canadian Trustee of the International Association of Fire Fighters.
The plates will cost $70, with $30 directed to a pair of Manitoba-supported firefighter charities: the Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the Firefighters Burn Fund. Licence plate applications can be downloaded from the following sites: www.mpi.mb.ca or www.ibam.mb.ca.
“We’re very pleased to see the creation of a provincial license plate that gives recognition to Manitoba’s firefighters,” said Garry Bell, president of the Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs. “Firefighters across the province will be able to purchase and display the plate showing their pride and commitment as a firefighter and, in rural communities, as a way of identifying who they are when responding in their personal vehicles to an incident scene.”
