Enbridge Gas Assists Inter Township Fire Department in Supporting Firefighter Training

Township of Georgian Bluffs, ON, January 10, 2023 – Enbridge Gas Inc. (Enbridge Gas) is helping the Inter Township 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 our priority. We’re proud to support Ontario firefighters who share our commitment to keeping our communities safe, healthy and vibrant,” says Jacquelyn Scott, Supervisor Operations, Southeast Region – Owen Sound, Enbridge Gas. 

This year’s $250,000 donation from Enbridge Gas will be shared by 50 Ontario fire departments, including the Inter Township Fire Department, serving Georgian Bluffs and Meaford. 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, 294 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training. 

“Safe Community Project Assist improves access to training materials for fire departments,” says Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the FMPFSC. “Firefighting can be dangerous and unpredictable, and these training materials positively contribute to the health and safety of firefighters and the broader community.” 

“Our dedicated team of firefighters rely on regular training to save lives and maintain our skills in everything from ice rescues, to confined spaces, to hazardous materials,” says Fire Chief Jeff Gautreau. “This training is essential in keeping our firefighters and community safe, and we are very grateful for this support.” 

About the Inter Township Fire Department

Established in 1965, the Inter Township Fire Department serves the Township of Georgian Bluffs, as well as the western side of the Municipality of Meaford. The department also often assist calls in the neighbouring communities of Wiarton, Owen Sound and Chatsworth. In addition to Chief Gautreau and Deputy Chief Andy Redmond, the department is supported by a team of 40 volunteer firefighters. 

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

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 3.8 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. 

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Pictured Left to Right: Firefighter Dave Guichelaar, Deputy Mayor of Georgian Bluffs Grant Pringle, Mayor of Georgian Bluffs Sue Carleton, Enbridge Gas Justin Zemlanko, Fire Chief Jeff Gautreau, Enbridge Gas Dylan Taylor, Deputy Fire Chief Andy Redmond, Deputy Mayor of Meaford Shirley Keaveney, Meaford Councillor Harley Greenfield, Firefighter Ron Hilsden. 

For more information, please contact: 

Jeff Gautreau, Inter Township Fire Department
Tel: 519-376-9933
Email: chief@itfd.ca 

Kathy Ash, Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council
Tel: 1-866-379-6668 ext. 105
Email: kathy.ash@firesafetycouncil.com 

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