Enbridge Gas is helping Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency Services purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates.
“At Enbridge Gas, safety is our priority. We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters who share our commitment to keeping our communities safe,” stated Steven Jelich, Director, Southwest Region Operations, Enbridge Gas, in a media release.
This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including Chatham-Kent Fire.
Funds will be used to purchase educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques.
“Safe Community Project Assist improves access to training materials for fire departments,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, in a media release.
“Firefighting can be dangerous and unpredictable, and these training materials positively contribute to the health and safety of firefighters and the broader community.”
“We would like to thank Enbridge for the continued support dedicated to training firefighters across CK,” stated Fire Chief Chris Case, in a press release.
“With over 400 firefighters in our career and volunteer sectors, access to training materials is essential to keeping both firefighters and our community safe.”
Since the launch of Safe Community Project Assist in 2012, 244 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.
