Enbridge Gas is contributing to the Township of Hamilton’s Fire Department’s purchase of firefighting training materials through the Safe Community Project Assist program. This initiative, in collaboration with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC), supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in areas where Enbridge Gas operates.
Chris Doig, Eastern Region Supervisor Operations at Enbridge Gas, emphasizes the commitment to safety, stating, “At Enbridge Gas, safety is at the core of what we do. Providing support to Ontario firefighters with emergency response training, we’re equipping the heroes of tomorrow to better protect the communities we live and work in – keeping them healthy and vibrant.”
Enbridge Gas’s $250,000 donation for this year will be distributed among 50 Ontario fire departments, including the Township of Hamilton’s Fire Department. These funds will be utilized to procure educational materials, aiding in training firefighters in life-saving techniques. Since the inception of the Safe Community Project Assist in 2012, 344 grants have been issued to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.
Mike Robinson, Township of Hamilton Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief, expresses gratitude, saying, “As we continue to train our firefighters to the National Fire Protection Association certification with the goal of keeping our local community safe, grant money like this helps us purchase firefighting training materials. The continued support of Enbridge Gas allows us to educate our firefighters, making life better in the Township of Hamilton.”
Written by Noah Lorusso
