Enbridge Gas Assists Clarington Emergency and Fire Services in Supporting Firefighter Training

Clarington, Ontario – Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping Clarington Emergency and Fire Services (CEFS) 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.

Councillor Sami Elhajjeh, Ward 1, Clarington; Councillor Lloyd Rang, Ward 2, Clarington; David Speed, Fire Chief and Director of Emergency and Fire Services, Municipality of Clarington; and Matthew Banks, Station Operations Manager, GTA East Operations, Enbridge Gas, were joined by Fire Department staff at Fire Station 1 to celebrate Enbridge Gas’ donation.

Members of Clarington Council, firefighters and an Enbridge Gas representative met at Clarington Fire Station 1 to celebrate Enbridge Gas’ funding support for firefighter training. 

“Thank you to Enbridge Gas for supporting our Clarington firefighters in their life-saving work. This additional training will support our dedicated composite Fire Department as they keep our community safe,” said Mayor Adrian Foster.

This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including Clarington Emergency and Fire Services. Funds are used to purchase educational materials to assist in training firefighters in life-saving techniques.

“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,” said Banks.

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,” said Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the FMPFSC.

“We are extremely grateful to Enbridge Gas for their generous support of the services we provide to the Clarington community,” said Dave Speed, Clarington Fire Chief. “The Municipality of Clarington has adopted a continuous improvement culture and CEFS is committed to finding ways to deliver emergency and fire services that are effective and efficient. Funds will be used to purchase educational materials for staff to remain on the leading edge of modern emergency response techniques, and risk management and prevention initiatives in order to prioritize community safety.”

About the Fire Department
Clarington Emergency and Fire Services is a composite department comprised of both volunteer and full-time firefighters, providing emergency response services from five fire stations. In addition to their Emergency Response Division, they also have Divisions involved in fire prevention and education, training, mechanical, and business services.

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, formerly Twitter.

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 3.9 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.

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Contacts:
Municipality of Clarington
media@clarington.net

David Speed, Fire Chief, Clarington Emergency and Fire Services
905-623-3379 ext. 2802 or dspeed@clarington.net

FMPFSC
Kathy Ash, 1-866-379-6668 ext. 105 or kathy.ash@firesafetycouncil.com 

Enbridge Gas Media
enbridgegasmedia@enbridgegas.com