Enbridge Gas provides safety training funds to Prince Edward County firefighters

Enbridge Gas is contributing to a $125,000 Safe Community Project Assist investment that will be shared among 25 Ontario fire departments, including Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue, to purchase educational materials for firefighter training.

Enbridge Gas is providing funds through its Safe Community Project Assist program to support firefighter training in Ontario. This year's $125,000 investment will be shared by 25 fire departments, including Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue. The funding is being provided in partnership with the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council to supplement existing training for volunteer and composite departments. The program launched in 2012 and has since awarded 394 grants to Ontario fire services. Key details: - The 2026 investment totals $125,000 and is divided among 25 Ontario fire departments, including Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue. - Funds are intended to purchase educational materials to assist in training firefighters in life-saving techniques. - The contribution is made through Enbridge's Safe Community Project Assist program in collaboration with the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC). - Since the program began in 2012, 394 grants have been awarded to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training. - Enbridge representatives described safety as a core company value and said they are proud to support emergency response training for Ontario firefighters. Summary: The funding is described as a supplement to existing training for volunteer and composite fire departments and is aimed at strengthening life-saving skills at participating services. Undetermined at this time.