$20 million will help municipal fire departments expand cancer prevention initiatives, improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents

Ontario is doubling its investment this year for the protection of firefighters in the province.

The provincial government is putting in $20 million into its Fire Protection Grant funding, up from $10 million last year. The investment will help municipal fire departments expand cancer prevention initiatives and improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents.

“Firefighters are always there when we need them, running towards danger to protect our homes and our communities,” said Solicitor General Michael Kerzner. “That is why we’re doubling this year’s Fire Protection Grant, giving firefighters across the province t

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