Enbridge Gas Assists Loyalist Township Emergency Services

Enbridge Gas Assists Loyalist Township Emergency Services in Supporting Firefighter Training

Loyalist Township, January 20, 2022 – Enbridge Gas is helping Loyalist Township Emergency Services purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–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 Jean-Benoit Trahan, Director, Eastern Region Operations & Gazifere Operations, Enbridge Gas.

This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including Loyalist Township Emergency Services. 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.”
“Enbridge, thank you for your generous donation. We are delighted to have your continued support,” says Fire Chief Fred Stephenson. “Through your donation, we have been able to purchase valuable training material for our firefighters. We are extremely grateful and cherish our relationship.”

About Loyalist Township Emergency Services

Loyalist Township Emergency Services consists of four fire stations, operating with approximately 90 volunteer firefighters and nine full-time staff: a fire chief, deputy fire chief, assistant chief - manager of training, emergency vehicle technician/firefighter, four firefighters and one fire inspector. The service responds to fires, rescues, medical and hazardous materials emergencies and motor vehicle accidents, covering 340 km2 and protecting a population of approximately 17,000 residents. The service also responds to assist neighbouring municipalities under mutual aid agreements.

About the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council

The Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (Council) is a registered charity established in 1993 with a mission to help create “a world where no one is hurt by fire.” The Council, chaired by the Ontario Fire Marshal, promotes fire prevention and public education through sponsorships and partnerships with various groups and individuals with an interest in public safety. Follow the Council on Twitter @FMPFSC.

About Enbridge Gas

Enbridge Gas Inc., formed on January 1, 2019 from the amalgamation of Union Gas Limited and Enbridge Gas Distribution, is Canada's largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with a more than 170-year history of providing safe and reliable service to customers. The distribution business serves about 3.8 million customers, heating over 75 per cent of Ontario homes. 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 Inc. is owned by Enbridge Inc., a Canadian-based leader in energy transportation and distribution.

For more information, visit www.enbridgegas.com or follow Enbridge Gas on Twitter @EnbridgeGas.