Clearview Fire gets Enbridge grant for training
Trina Berlo photo: Deputy Fire Chief Roree Payment, Fire Chief Colin Shewell, Mayor Chris Vanderkrys, Chief Jim Sales, of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, with Curtis Fink and Mike Sangregorio of Enbridge Gas Distribution.
Clearview Fire and Emergency Services has received a $5,000 donation from Enbridge Gas for firefighter training through Project Assist.
Project Assist is a program that supplements existing training for Ontario fire departments in the communities where Enbridge operates.
“This is an excellent opportunity to enhance our resources for training and continue to develop our frontline firefighters. This funding will enable the firefighter’s access to the most up-to-date educational material and will assist us to continue our exceptional service to our residents and visitors in our community,” said Clearview Township Fire Chief Colin Shewell.
Chief Jim Sales, of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, was present for the presentation at Clearview Township council Monday and said the council has partnered with Enbridge to assist in its mission to prevent injuries and support firefighter training.
He said the funding announcement is especially timely after Clearview firefighters assisted in a dangerous rescue alongside his staff from Toronto.
In the program’s fourth year, Enbridge has donated a total of $100,000 to be divided among 20 fire departments.
The money is allocated through the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council.
