Enbridge Gas Ontario assists Haldimand County Fire Department in supporting firefighter training

Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas) is helping Haldimand County Fire Department 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.

“Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas–it’s one of our core values we live by,” says Julie Alexander, Senior Advisor, Municipal & Stakeholder Engagement for Enbridge Gas. “We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters with emergency response training that helps them strengthen their skills, stay prepared, and continue protecting the vibrant communities they serve.”

This year’s $125,000 investment from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 25 Ontario fire departments, including Haldimand County Fire Department. 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, 394 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.

“Fire departments across Ontario train every single day and that is why it is 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 these essential training tools and supports the ongoing learning that keeps the fire service safe,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal, and Chair of the FMPFSC.

Quote from Fire Chief Jason Gallagher

“We’re very grateful to Enbridge Gas for their continued support of firefighter training and community safety. Through the Safe Community Project Assist program, this funding will help us enhance our training materials and ensure our firefighters have the tools and knowledge they need to keep our residents safe. Partnerships like this strengthen our ability to protect the people of Haldimand County.”

Quote from Haldimand County Mayor Shelley Ann Bentley

“On behalf of Haldimand County and the dedicated members of our fire service, I want to sincerely thank Enbridge for their generous contribution toward firefighter training materials and resources. This support not only enhances the safety and preparedness of our first responders, but also strengthens the resilience of our entire community.”

 About the Haldimand County Fire Department

Haldimand County fire department consists of 274 volunteer firefighters operating 40 fire apparatus from 11 fire stations, making it one of the largest volunteer fire departments in Ontario. 

Crews respond to a variety of emergencies including motor vehicle accidents, structure and vehicle fires, hazardous materials and carbon monoxide incidents, grass and brush fires, and emergency medical incidents.

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 X @FMPFSC.

About Enbridge Gas Ontario

Enbridge Gas Ontario is Canada’s largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company, 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 innovating to contribute to a lower-carbon energy future. 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 Ontario is owned by Enbridge (ENB), a Canadian-based leader in energy transportation and distribution. Visit enbridgegas.com to learn more.