Enbridge Gas Inc. supports Deseronto Fire Department Training with a $5,000.00 donation.
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Enbridge Gas Inc. Assists Deseronto Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training
On December 4, 2019 – Enbridge Gas Inc. is helping Deseronto Fire Department
purchase firefighting training materials, through Project Assist – a program 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,” said Michelle Rogers, District
Representative Enbridge Gas Inc.
This year’s $100,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 20 Ontario fire
departments, including Deseronto Fire Department. Funds will be used to purchase
educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques.
Since the launch of Project Assist in 2012, 174 grants have been provided to Ontario fire
departments for additional firefighter training.
“Project Assist improves access to training materials for municipal fire departments,” said
Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chief, Emergency Management. “Firefighting can be
dangerous and unpredictable, and these training materials positively contribute to the
health and safety of firefighters and the broader community.”
“Each year, small communities across the province face more and more financial
challenges for their volunteer fire departments. Thank You Enbridge for your generous
donation to support The Town of Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department. This donation will
allow us to purchase the necessary training materials to ensure continued skills training
of our dedicated volunteer fire fighters.”
Dale Loney, Fire Chief, Town of Deseronto, Fire Department
“The Town of Deseronto is grateful to Enbridge Gas for their generous donation of $5000.
Ensuring we have a well-trained team of Firefighting professionals is a focus of our
department and safety and training are our guiding principles. This donation will go a long
way in helping us provide the best service we can for our community. Thank you
Enbridge for your contribution.”
Dan Johnston, Mayor, Deseronto
About Enbridge Gas Inc.
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 3.7 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 us on Twitter @EnbridgeGas.
From left to right Its Fire chief Dale Loney, OFM Officer Harry Prentice, District Representative for Enbridge Gas Inc Michelle Rogers and DFC Darrell Brinklow.
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For more information, please contact:
Kathy Ash, Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council
Tel: 1-866-379-6668 ext. 105
Email: kathy.ash@firesafetycouncil.com
Chief Dale Loney, Deseronto Fire Department
Tel: 613-396-2440 (Town Hall Deseronto)
Email: firechief@deseronto.ca
Enbridge Gas Inc. Media
Tel: 1-855-884-5112