Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping Thorold Fire and Emergency Services 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.
“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,” says Nick Klip, Manager of Operations - Hamilton and Niagara, Enbridge Gas.
This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including Thorold Fire and Emergency Services. 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, 344 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.
“Fire departments train every single day and that’s why it’s 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 some of these training tools and improves the ongoing learning that occurs across Ontario,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal, and Chair of the FMPFSC.
“The Safe Community Project Assist program is a collaborative effort between Enbridge Gas and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council that will enhance Thorold Fire and Emergency Services training by providing financial assistance and education materials to assist our firefighters with the up-to-date information to assist in helping us keep our citizens safe”, says Fire Chief Terry Dixon.
About Thorold Fire and Emergency Services
Thorold Fire and Emergency Services (TFES) is a composite fire service, composed of three fire stations located throughout the city. TFES runs approximately 1200 emergency calls per year, spanning from structure fires to residential alarm activations and motor vehicle collisions. As well, the fire service partakes in an array of public education and relation events during the course of the year, as well as a smoke detector/carbon monoxide alarm program, supporting all aspects of the community and working to ensure residents are prepared for any fire related emergency in their homes.
About the FMPFSC
The FMPFSC was established in 1993 with a mission to help create “a world where no one is hurt by fire.” Chaired by the Ontario Fire Marshal, the FMPFSC promotes fire prevention and public education through sponsorships and partnerships with various groups and individuals with an interest in public safety. Follow the FMPFSC on Twitter @FMPFSC.
About Enbridge Gas Inc.
Enbridge Gas is Canada’s largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario, with 2023 marking its 175th anniversary of serving customers. The distribution business provides safe, affordable, reliable energy to about 3.9 million customers and is leading the transition to a clean energy future through net-zero emissions targets and investments in innovative low-carbon energy solutions. The storage and transmission business offers a variety of storage and transportation services to customers at the Dawn Hub, the largest integrated underground storage facility in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Enbridge Gas is owned by Enbridge (ENB), a Canadian-based leader in energy transportation and distribution. Visit enbridgegas.com to learn more.