Enbridge Gas is helping Callander Fire & 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 Luke Skaarup, Director, Northern Region Operations, Enbridge Gas. This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including Callander Fire & Emergency Services.
Funds are used to purchase educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques.
“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.”
“We are very appreciative of the $5,000 donation to our fire department. Training materials such as textbooks and DVDs are very expensive. This donation has given us the opportunity to update our resource library,” says Fire Chief Todd Daley. “Enbridge Gas didn’t just donate money to our fire service. They have also provided our firefighters with in-class training so that we can respond to gas emergencies effectively and safely.
Callander Fire & Emergency Services serves the community of approximately 4,000 people with a department of 26 personnel – one full-time fire chief, one part-time deputy chief, and 24 volunteer firefighters.
