The Emergency Services Provider Fund (ESPF) assists first responder organizations in Nova Scotia with purchasing equipment used directly in response to fire or emergency situations. Fire Departments, Ground Search and Rescue and HAZMAT organizations play an integral role in emergency response, recovery and ensuring the safety of Nova Scotians.

The program has been significantly enhanced for 2025-26, with increased funding from $1 million to $4 million annually, and organizations can now apply every two years instead of annually.

Supports individual emergency service organizations with equipment purchases up to $30,000. This funding supports independent initiatives tailored to individual organizations' operational needs, equipment or programs aimed at enhancing emergency response capabilities.