The Ontario Government will spend $71,400.00 to help Fire Services in Nipissing address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funding will enhance fire safety training and support safety inspection programs to ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code says a news release from MPP Vic Fedeli.
Local Fire Services receiving funding includes:
- $17,300 for the North Bay Fire & Emergency Services
- $8,100 for the West Nipissing Fire & Emergency Services
- $5,700 for the East Ferris Fire Department
- $5,500 for the Callander Fire & Emergency Services
- $5,400 for the Powassan Fire Department
- $5,000 for the Bonfield Township Fire Department
- $5,000 for the Township of Nipissing Fire Department
- $5,000 for the Mattawa Town Fire Department
- $4,900 for the Chisholm Township Fire Department
- $4,800 for the Papineau-Cameron Township Fire Department
- $4,700 for the Calvin Township Fire Department
COVID-19 has created risks and unprecedented challenges for fire departments as they conduct training and fire safety inspections.
"This one-time funding will enhance in-person, and online educational instruction needs by increasing access to additional training. It will also support updates to specialized critical equipment; such as high-speed internet, to enhance virtual training and enable remote options to support fire safety and compliance with Ontario's Fire Code while minimizing exposure to the virus," concluded Fedeli.
