Enbridge Gas Ontario Assists Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program 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 our core values we live by,” says Liz Disepolo, Senior Advisor, Municipal and Stakeholder Engagement, 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 the Alnwick/Haldimand 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,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal, and Chair of the FMPFSC.
About the Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department
Fire and Emergency Services in the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand are provided by part-time firefighters who are on-call 24hrs per day. There are three fire stations that cover the township and the Alderville First Nations community. The fire stations are located in Grafton, Centreton, and Roseneath. The fire department is proud to serve its community with NFPA certified firefighters who work diligently to remain in service through rigorous training efforts. Fire prevention and public education programs run continuously throughout the year offering great support to the communities.
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