The Manitoba Government is open to the idea of contracting the water bombers from the fire suppression services.
The government is looking at other alternative ways of providing the water bomber service because they are unsure if the best option is to own and operate their own fleet.
The provincial government is open to the idea because there could be a better way to use the water bombers and they won’t know if there’s a better way unless they allow people to make offers.
Brad Michaleski says the government is doing its job by looking at the possibility of contracting the water bombers from the fire suppression services.
Michaleski adds the most important thing is, whether the service comes from the province or a business, the service provider must meet the provincial requirements and provide the service expected.
