Over $76,000 has been given out in Grey Bruce to support local fire departments in addressing the impact of Covid-19.
As part of a one-time funding of $5 million provincewide investment to support fire services, these funds will enhance fire safety training and support safety inspection programs that ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.
Municipalities were able to sign up for the grant to receive an initial $4,500, plus additional funding depending on the population served.
The funding has been split between:
-Arran-Elderslie, Chesley and Area Fire Department – $6,200
-Chatsworth, Township of Chatsworth Fire Department – $6,200
-Georgian Bluffs, Inter Township Fire Department – $7,100
-Grey Highlands, Grey Highlands Fire and Emergency Service – $7,000
-Hanover, Hanover Fire Department – $6,400
-Meaford, Meaford and District Fire Department – $7,300
-Northern Bruce Peninsula, Northern Bruce Peninsula Fire and Emergency Services – $5,500
-Owen Sound, Owen Sound Fire and Emergency Services – $9,800
-South Bruce Peninsula, South Bruce Peninsula Fire Department – $6,600
-Southgate, Dundalk Fire Department – $6,400
-West Grey, West Grey Fire Service – $7,600
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker, who announced the funding says, “this new investment will enhance fire safety across Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound by providing the technology and equipment needed to support training and fire inspections during these unprecedented times.”
In a release, its notes the funding will also help municipal fire services update their specialized critical equipment like high-speed internet to enhance virtual training and enable remote options to support fire safety while minimizing the exposure to the virus.