Fire departments in St. Thomas and across Elgin county will benefit from almost $53,000 in provincial funding to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The money is to be used to enhance fire safety training and support safety inspection programs to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code.
It can also be used to support updates to specialized critical equipment, such as high-speed internet.
The St. Thomas Fire Department will receive $14,100 in one-time funding.
“This new investment will enhance fire safety in our communities by providing the technology and equipment needed to support training and fire inspections during these unprecedented times,” advised Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek.
“This funding will enhance opportunities for training and support fire safety inspections needed to keep our communities safe,” added Solicitor General Sylvia Jones.
Local allocations:
· $6,400 – Aylmer Fire Department
· $6,400 – Bayham Fire & Emergency Services
· $7,700 – Central Elgin Fire Rescue
· $5,500 -Dutton-Dunwich Fire Department
· $99,200 – London Fire Department
· $6,800 – Malahide Fire Services
· $14,100 – St. Thomas Fire Department
· $7,800 – Thames Centre Fire Department
· $5,800 – West Elgin Fire Department
