Enbridge Gas Supports Lakeshore Fire Department with Training Resources

Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping the Municipality of Lakeshore’s Fire Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Safe Community Project Assist–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 Gas, safety is at the core of what we do. Providing support to Ontario firefighters with emergency response training, we’re equipping the heroes of tomorrow to better protect the communities we live and work in–keeping them healthy and vibrant,” says Michael Yeung, Windsor Operations Supervisor, Enbridge Gas. 

This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including a $5,000 donation to Lakeshore Fire. 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, 344 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,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal, and Chair of the FMPFSC.  

“Education and training are critical to the work of Lakeshore’s dedicated firefighters, and we greatly appreciate the support from Enbridge Gas. Community safety is a shared responsibility, and we are thrilled to be able to partner with their organization to ensure our firefighters are equipped with the knowledge necessary to keep residents safe,” said Lakeshore Fire Chief Don Williamson. 

About the Lakeshore Fire Department

The Municipality of Lakeshore Fire Department is committed to protecting residents and their properties. The department operates out of five fire stations throughout Lakeshore and is staffed by approximately 100 dedicated firefighters and administrative staff. Services provided by the department include automobile extrication, ice and water rescue, fire suppression, fire, smoke, and CO alarm investigations, fire code inspections, public education, and more. 

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 Twitter @FMPFSC. 

About Enbridge Gas Inc.

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 33.9 million customers and is leading the transition to a clean energy future through net-zero emissions targets and investments in innovative low-carbon energy solutions. 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.