Grant funding to support health and safety of PEC firefighters

Prince Edward County - County receives more than $164,000 to enhance firefighter safety

The Ontario government is providing the County of Prince Edward with $164,450 in funding through the Fire Protection Grant to support the municipality's firefighter cancer prevention program.. . .

Grant funding to support health and safety of PEC firefighters

The Ontario government is delivering on its commitment to supporting the health and safety of Prince Edward County firefighters. $164,450 in funding was announced for the County through the Fire Protection Grant to support the municipality’s firefighter cancer prevention program in an event on Thursday. The municipality will use the funds to purchase a second automated equipment decontamination machine, a mechanism that removes hazardous substan…

County firefighters receive grant for Cancer Prevention Program

Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue have received a provincial grant to support their Cancer Prevention Program. The $164,450 grant will go towards purchasing an equipment decontamination machine, new respiratory equipment, and spare safety gear. The decontamination machine will be installed at the Consecon fire station, and is used to remove hazardous substances from firefighting gear, after firefighters are exposed on the job. “The World Heal…