Province Gives $310,000 to Local Fire Departments to Reduce Cancers

Province gives $310,000 to local fire departments to reduce cancers

Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli announced that the Ontario government is spending $311,298 on 10 local fire departments through the Fire Protection Grant to support cancer prevention initiatives. This funding, provided through the Fire Protection Grant, will be used to purchase equipment and make infrastructure upgrades to help reduce the long-term effects of exposure to fire-related contaminants and chemicals.

Ten local fire departments are receiving over $311,000 in provincial funding to support cancer prevention initiatives.

Ten local fire departments are receiving over $311,000 in provincial funding to support cancer prevention initiatives.By Richard CoffinVic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced the money will be used to purchase equipment and make infrastructure upgrades to help reduce the long-term effects of exposure to fire-related contaminants and chemicals.“The Fire Protection Grant will enable local fire departments implement cancer prevention measures,” say…