BERWICK, Ont. – Enbridge Gas Ontario is helping North Stormont Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist. This is a program undertaken in partnership with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge Gas operates.
“Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas–it’s one of the core values we live by,” said Chris Brennan, Senior Advisor, Municipal and Stakeholder Affairs, Enbridge Gas. “We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters with emergency response training that helps them strengthen their skills, stay prepared, and continue protecting the vibrant communities they serve.”
This year’s $125,000 investment from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 25 Ontario fire departments, including North Stormont Fire Department. Funds are used to purchase educational materials to assist in training firefighters in life-saving techniques.
Since the launch of Safe Community Project Assist in 2012, 394 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.
“Fire departments across Ontario train every single day and that is why it is important for them to have access to the right materials to keep their members and the public safe. Safe Community Project Assist helps departments afford these essential training tools and supports the ongoing learning that keeps the fire service safe,” said Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal, and Chair of the FMPFSC.
“Thank you for this generous donation and for your continued partnership. Together, we’re building stronger training, stronger firefighters, and a safer community,” said Nancy-Ann Gauthier, Fire Chief of North Stormont.
North Stormont Fire is a volunteer-based department operating out of four stations, made up of firefighters dedicated to the safety of our community.