The City of Brampton is strengthening firefighter health and safety and enhancing emergency response with a $230,230 investment from the Government of Ontario through the Fire Protection Grant. Brampton North MPP Hon. Graham McGregor joined Mayor Patrick Brown and members of Brampton City Council today to highlight this investment supporting Brampton firefighters and community safety.
The funding will help Brampton Fire and Emergency Services expand cancer prevention measures while responding to emerging risks.
Through this investment, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services will purchase two self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) washer units and four bunker gear washers to strengthen firefighter cancer prevention initiatives and support thorough cleaning of protective equipment after incidents.
About the Fire Protection Grant
The Fire Protection Grant supports municipal fire services across Ontario with projects focused on firefighter safety, improved emergency response and modernized fire service infrastructure. This year, the grant will support all 380 municipal fire services across the province, helping approximately 33,000 firefighters through investments in cancer prevention initiatives, lithium-ion battery incident response equipment and minor infrastructure upgrades.
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“Our firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our community. Investments like this help provide tools and equipment to increase decontamination of firefighter gear and work safely when responding to incidents. We thank the provincial government for this important investment in the safety of our firefighters and our community.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
“Firefighters demonstrate their selflessness and tireless dedication to our community’s safety every day as they endure dangerous, high-stress situations. This funding is a proof point in the Province’s recognition of this, and we appreciate their commitment to helping the City expand access to safety equipment and resources for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services members’ health and wellbeing.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5; Chair, Community Services Section, City of Brampton
“Protecting firefighter health and safety remains a top priority for Brampton Fire and Emergency Services. This funding will help expand important cancer prevention initiatives while strengthening our crews’ ability to respond to evolving emergency situations. We appreciate the Province’s support as we continue protecting both our firefighters and the residents we serve.” - Andy Glynn, Fire Chief, Brampton Fire & Emergency Services
“The brave men and women at our local fire halls in Brampton across Ontario work selflessly while putting the safety of others before their own. These new additions will provide our firefighters a healthier working environment, ensuring our first responders receive the care and attention they need and truly deserve.”” - The Honourable Graham McGregor, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton North