The Solicitor General of Ontario Michael Kerzner visited Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue headquarters in Picton over the weekend.
The Office of the Solicitor General is responsible for overseeing corrections, police, fire, and the coroner’s office.
County Fire Chief Chad Brown says Minister Kerzner is a true champion for the fire service and played a key role in creating the first-ever provincial fire service grant.
With that program, the county fire department was able to purchase an equipment decontamination machine, powered air purifying respirators, and SCBA face pieces.
The grant program runs for three years.