Province offers fire departments grants

News Release
Ontario Government

The Ontario government is helping Ontario municipalities better protect residents by providing funding to municipal fire departments for training and equipment for the first time in more than 20 years, Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Monte Kwinter announced today.
“The government is furthering the cause of community safety by ensuring that firefighters in the province have the training and tools they need to do their job and help minimize the risk of personal harm,” Kwinter said. “We recognize that municipalities - particularly in rural areas - require additional support to provide high-quality fire protection. That’s why we are providing them with this unprecedented one-time funding.”
Funds from the $30-million Ontario Fire Service Grant will be distributed to municipalities’ fire departments to meet training needs and, where appropriate, purchase new equipment.
“This program responds to a real need among fire services across Ontario,” Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle said. “It provides fire services with the flexibility to tailor the funding for local needs so that they may continue to deliver outstanding service to the people of this province.”
“This funding will enable fire departments across the province to ensure firefighters have the training and equipment necessary to better protect the people of Ontario,” Kwinter said.