October 4, 2023 - 3:35pm
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Tiny, ON, October 4, 2023 – Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping Township of Tiny Fire and Emergency Services 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.
“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 Michael Christensen, GTA West Region Operations Supervisor, Enbridge Gas.
This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including the Township of Tiny Fire and Emergency 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, 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 Township of Tiny would like to thank Enbridge and the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council for selecting our community for this grant and for their ongoing efforts towards carbon monoxide education and training through Project Assist,” says Dave Flewelling, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief for the Township of Tiny.
About the Township of Tiny Fire and Emergency Services Department
The Township of Tiny Fire and Emergency Services Department serves the community of Tiny, Ontario. The Township of Tiny has a total area of 344 square km and has a coastline on Georgian Bay measuring 70 km. In addition to responding to emergency calls across the township, the Fire and Emergency Services Department also provides education and awareness to residents and visitors about fire safety and prevention. The department’s mission is to serve the citizens of the Township of Tiny, protecting life and
property from fire, hazards, and other emergencies through, accredited emergency response training, aggressive public education and enforcement. Follow the Township of Tiny’s social media to find the Tiny Fire Tips series or visit www.tiny.ca/fire for more information.
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.
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For more information, please contact:
Denis Maurice, Township of Tiny Fire and Emergency Services
Tel: 705-322-1161
Email: dmaurice@tiny.ca
Kathy Ash, Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council
Tel: 1-866-379-6668 ext. 105
Email: kathy.ash@firesafetycouncil.com
Enbridge Gas Media
Email: enbridgegasmedia@enbridgegas.com