ENBRIDGE GAS ONTARIO STRENGTHENS FIRE AND CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY ACROSS ONTARIO WITH $600,000 INVESTMENT

100 fire departments to receive life-saving alarms, firefighter training grants and public education resources through Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist

CALEDON, ON, Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- A $600,000 investment from Enbridge Gas Ontario in Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist will help advance fire prevention, carbon monoxide safety, emergency preparedness and public education in communities across Ontario.

This investment was announced today at Caledon Fire Station 302 in Bolton with Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario, and Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin--Caledon, in attendance.

Through Safe Community Project Zero, 76 fire departments will receive approximately 15,000 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to distribute free of charge to residents. An additional 24 fire departments will each receive a $5,000 grant through Safe Community Project Assist for training materials and public education resources.

"Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas, and that commitment extends to the communities we serve," said Jennifer Burnham, President, Enbridge Gas Ontario. "Through Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist, we are helping local fire departments provide residents with important safety equipment, education and resources while supporting the continued training and preparedness of firefighters across Ontario."

"Every alarm distributed, every training resource provided and every public education conversation has the potential to save a life," said Jamie Kovacs, Executive Director, Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council. "The success of Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist demonstrates what can be achieved when organizations work together with a shared commitment to community safety. We are grateful for our ongoing partnership with Enbridge Gas Ontario, which helps equip fire departments with the tools, training and resources they need to protect residents and make Ontario communities safer and more resilient."

Safe Community Project Zero will invest $480,000 to provide combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms for recipient fire departments to distribute at no cost to residents. Alarm allocations are based on the approximate population each fire department serves, helping communities provide this life-saving equipment where it is needed.

Safe Community Project Assist complements that focus on prevention with a $120,000 investment in firefighter training and public education. Each participating fire department will receive a $5,000 grant for training materials and, new this year, public education resources to expand community outreach and safety awareness.

Safe Community Project Zero is a longstanding public education initiative supported by Enbridge Gas Ontario in partnership with the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council. Since its launch in 2009, the program has provided more than 130,000 alarms to fire departments across Ontario, backed by nearly $4 million in investment from Enbridge Gas Ontario.

Launched in 2012, Safe Community Project Assist has provided more than 400 grants to Ontario fire departments through nearly $2.1 million in funding from Enbridge Gas Ontario. The program helps fire departments access resources for firefighter training and, beginning this year, public education.

Together, Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist help fire departments advance prevention, preparedness, training and education to protect residents in communities across Ontario.

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"Ontario's firefighters put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and we must ensure they have the tools, training and resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. Through this $600,000 investment, Enbridge Gas Ontario is helping deliver life-saving smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, strengthen firefighter training and keep families safe. I want to thank Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council for their continued partnership as we work together to protect Ontario and keep our communities safe."
- Michael Kerzner, Solicitor General of Ontario

"For nearly 15 years, Enbridge Gas Ontario's Safe Community programs have been saving lives across Ontario, from putting smoke and carbon monoxide alarms into homes to training the firefighters who respond when it matters most. These projects are going province-wide with a $600,000 investment to support 100 fire departments, delivering approximately 15,000 life-saving alarms and strengthening emergency preparedness across the province. This investment is giving families in Ontario greater peace of mind and stronger protections to help prepare for the unexpected."
– Stephen Lecce, Minister of Energy and Mines

"The hard work and dedication of our local fire departments across Dufferin-Caledon are vital, protecting our community members in times when they need it most. Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist will support their efforts with combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, training materials, and public education resources, ensuring our local firefighters have the tools they need to be there for our residents. I am grateful to Enbridge Gas Ontario and the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council for their ongoing partnership and commitment to public safety."
- Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon

"Fire prevention begins with awareness, education and preparedness. Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms provide critical early warning when seconds matter most, while ongoing firefighter training ensures emergency responders are equipped to serve their communities effectively. We are grateful for our longstanding partnership with Enbridge Gas Ontario, which continues to help local fire departments deliver important safety programs and resources that protect lives across the province."
- Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council

About Enbridge Gas Ontario

Enbridge Gas Ontario is Canada's largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario. With 178 years of service, it delivers safe, affordable, reliable energy to over 4 million customers. It is investing in innovations that modernize how energy is produced, delivered and used to support a lower emission future. The storage and transmission business offers a variety of storage and transportation services to customers at the Dawn Hub, Canada's largest integrated underground storage facility and one of the largest in North America. Enbridge Gas is owned by Enbridge Inc. (ENB), a North American-based leader in energy transportation and distribution. Visit enbridgegas.com to learn more. 

About the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council

The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) is a self-funded, board-governed corporation without share capital, constituted under section 60 of Ontario's Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 4 | ontario.ca, and a Canada Revenue Agency registered charity. The Council advances fire and life safety across Ontario by bringing together the Office of the Fire Marshal, fire services, government, industry and community organizations. Through strategic partnerships, fundraising and community-based programs, the FMPFSC provides fire departments with public education resources and support to help Ontarians understand fire and carbon monoxide risks and build safer communities.

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For more information, please contact: Enbridge Gas, Media Relations, [e-mail]; Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, Katelyn Widdop, [e-mail], 905-706-0393