Enbridge Gas is helping Hanover Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist. Hanover Fire Department is one of 50 Ontario fire departments sharing a $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas.
Hanover Fire Chief Jeff Dentinger said, “This is a great opportunity for our department to improve the training materials available to our firefighters. Without support such as this, upgrading our resources to this level would be incredibly challenging. These resources ensure our staff are up to date and knowledgeable with regards to current standards."
Project Assist is 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,” says Murray Costello, Director, Southeast Region Operations, Enbridge Gas.
Funds will be used to purchase educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques. Since the launch of Safe Community Project Assist in 2012, 244 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.
“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. "Firefighting can be dangerous and unpredictable, and these training materials positively contribute to the health and safety of firefighters and the broader community.”
