The Town of Lincoln is pleased to announce that it has received $32,921 in funding through Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant to strengthen firefighter safety and emergency response capabilities. This investment will support key fire protection enhancements, including advanced decontamination equipment and additional personal protective equipment (PPE) to better protect Lincoln’s firefighters on the job.
This initiative aligns with the Town’s strategic priority of fostering a healthy and safe community by ensuring firefighters have the necessary tools and equipment to reduce exposure to hazardous materials. The funding will support the acquisition of advanced decontamination and drying equipment, as well as additional PPE, such as helmets and bunker gear, to enhance firefighter capabilities and improve emergency preparation.
By upgrading our gear and equipment, we are dedicated to reducing health and safety risks for Lincoln firefighters, providing them with the best possible protection to safely serve our community.
Quotes
“We are grateful for this provincial support which will ensure our firefighters have the tools they need to stay safe while serving our community. Investing in fire protection is essential to keeping Lincoln a safe and resilient place to live.”
~ Sandra Easton, Mayor, Town of Lincoln
“Providing our firefighters with the best possible protective equipment and safety measures is a key priority in our commitment to a safe and healthy community. We appreciate the province’s support in strengthening our emergency response capabilities.”
~ Michael Kirkopoulos, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Lincoln
“This funding allows us to improve our firefighters’ health and safety with advanced decontamination equipment and PPE. These upgrades will help us better protect our team, so they can continue to protect our community.”
~ Greg Hudson, Fire Chief, Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services