Enbridge Gas Distribution is partnering with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, providing the Town of Erin Fire & Emergency Services Department with a $5,000 grant to purchase firefighting training materials.
“Safety is a priority at Enbridge and we are proud to support Ontario firefighters who share in our commitment to help keep our communities safe,” said Ian Moase, Enbridge Gas Distribution, in a presentation before council Aug. 14.
Project Assist is a program that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates.
This year’s $100,000 donation will be shared by 20 Ontario fire departments, including the Town of Erin Fire & Emergency Services Department. Funds will be used to purchase educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques.
Since the launch of Project Assist in 2012, 120 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.
“Ongoing firefighter training enables fire departments to deliver emergency services efficiently and to ensure firefighter safety is maintained,” said Ross Nichols, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council.
“The support that Project Assist provides is very helpful to the fire departments who receive it, and the volunteer firefighters who benefit from these educational resources. I very much appreciate Enbridge partnering with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, to make this program possible.”
“We are grateful to Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council for putting together a program of this nature, which allows emergency service teams, like ours, to continue to develop while providing access to additional educational resources,” said Fire Chief Jim Sawkins.
“The funds provided by Project Assist allows our emergency responding team to enhance the level of training they receive whilst continuing to provide the residents of Erin an added level of assurance that we have dedicated people in place to service the community,” said Mayor Allan Alls.
