Leona Dombrowsky, MPP – Prince Edward-Hastings

March 22, 2005

McGuinty government improving fire services
Fire departments to receive money for training and equipment

NAPANEE - The McGuinty government is helping municipalities in Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington better protect residents by boosting funding to municipal fire departments, Leona Dombrowsky MPP announced today.

“Small and rural municipalities face the greatest need for training and tools to minimize the risk of harm to their firefighters,” said Dombrowsky. “Every day, firefighters across Ontario risk their lives to keep our communities safe. It’s vital that they be given the best training and tools possible to do the job.”

Seventeen municipal fire departments in Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington will share $910,000 as part of a $30-million, one-time Ontario Fire Service Training Grant, distributed to municipalities throughout Ontario. This funding will enable the fire departments to meet training needs and, where appropriate, purchase new equipment.

Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle has developed a training plan in co-operation with provincial fire coordinators to ensure that training opportunities are made available to fire departments.

“This program responds to a real need among fire services across Ontario,” 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.”

By providing this unconditional grant to 385 municipalities, the McGuinty government is promoting a robust, well-trained and well-equipped fire service, and giving fire services the ability to tailor the funding to local needs.




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	March 22, 2005 McGuinty government improving fire services Fire departments to receive money for training and equipment NAPANEE - The McGuinty government is helping municipalities in Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington better protect residents by boosting funding to municipal fire departments, Leona Dombrowsky MPP announced today. “Small and rural municipalities face the greatest need for training and tools to minimize the risk of harm to their firefighters,” said Dombrowsky. “Every day, firefighters across Ontario risk their lives to keep our communities safe. It’s vital that they be given the best training and tools possible to do the job.” Seventeen municipal fire departments in Hastings-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington will share $910,000 as part of a $30-million, one-time Ontario Fire Service Training Grant, distributed to municipalities throughout Ontario. This funding will enable the fire departments to meet training needs and, where appropriate, purchase new equipment. Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle has developed a training plan in co-operation with provincial fire coordinators to ensure that training opportunities are made available to fire departments. “This program responds to a real need among fire services across Ontario,” 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.” By providing this unconditional grant to 385 municipalities, the McGuinty government is promoting a robust, well-trained and well-equipped fire service, and giving fire services the ability to tailor the funding to local needs.