Enbridge Gas assists Midland Fire Department in supporting firefighter training

Media Release

Enbridge Gas assists Midland Fire Department in supporting firefighter training

For Immediate Release

(December 19, 2024 – Midland, ON) Enbridge Gas Inc. is helping the Midland Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials through Safe Community Project Assist with a $5,000 grant. Safe Community Project Assist is 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, safety is at the centre of everything we do and a value we live by,” said Grant Kilpatrick, GTA West Manager Operations, Enbridge Gas. “We are committed to providing emergency response training support to Ontario firefighters so they can continually learn, improve, and protect the vibrant and healthy communities they call home.”

This year’s $125,000 investment from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 25 Ontario fire departments, including the Midland Fire 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, 369 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,” said John McBeth, Acting Ontario Fire Marshal, and Acting Chair of the FMPFSC.

"Receiving this grant is a tremendous benefit for our department. It enables us to invest in essential training materials that enhance our firefighters' skills and readiness,” said Richard Renaud, Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief. “With improved training, we are not only increasing the safety of our team but also better protecting the community we serve.”

About the Midland Fire Department

The Midland Fire Department proudly serves the Midland community as a dedicated composite fire department. The highly skilled team consists of a Fire Chief, a Deputy Fire Chief, a Fire Prevention Officer, a Training Officer, Career Firefighters, and Volunteer Firefighters. The Midland Fire Department provides the essential service to protect lives, property, and environment. Promoting preparedness, prevention, and education.

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 X @FMPFSC.

About Enbridge Gas

Enbridge Gas is Canada's largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario, with 2023 marking its 175^th anniversary of serving customers. The distribution business provides safe, affordable, reliable energy to about 3.9 million customers and is innovating to contribute to a lower-carbon energy future. 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.

-###-