Bravo Target Safety announced in a media release that they will be opening a new facility in Fort McMurray.
The company is a leading provider of industrial oilfield emergency response and safety services serving clients in the energy, chemical, mining and construction industries across Western Canada.
Along with using idustry-leading safety equipment, the company operates a dozen late model fire trucks, which is one of the largest private fleets in the country.
Bravo Target Safety’s new Regional Manager, Michael Coutu, has more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas sector and helped fight the 2016 wildfire as a full-time Emergency Response Officer.
Coutu says the new facility will have offices, shop space and a yard.
“Among many things, we will manage equipment maintenance locally and we expect to hire at least 20 full-time people within the first year.”
He adds that many crews are already working on various sites in the area.
CEO of Bravo Target Safety, Kevin O’Brien says Coutu is an ideal candidate because of his longstanding relationships with industry leaders in the region.
