NEWS RELEASE
UNION GAS
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Purchase of Fire Safety Equipment and Training
Union Gas helps the Timmins Fire Department purchase new gas detection equipment and provide training to fire fighters at six fire stations serving Timmins and area, courtesy of a $6,000 grant awarded today.
Gerry Gravel, utility services construction manager and John Davidson, utility services and construction team lead, Union Gas, presented the cheque to Mike Pintar, Timmins fire chief today at the main fire hall.
Volunteers from each of the 6 volunteer fire halls in the Timmins area joined the presentation.
The Timmins Fire Department responds to over 1000 calls per year and for many, Gas Detection Equipment is paramount to firefighter safety as well for the homeowner.
New Gas Detection Equipment provides the Fire Department with tools to accurately measure carbon monoxide in homes and to make necessary recommendations.
“At Union Gas, we are committed to the safety of our employees and our communities,” said Gravel. “And we show that commitment by investing in local fire departments whose fire prevention, education and fire suppression programs help us all stay safer.”
”The Timmins Fire Department is pleased to have a great community partner in Union Gas as they are committed to education and prevention for the safety of all residents,” said Pintar.
For over 100 years, Union Gas has been privileged to work in more than 400 Ontario communities.
In addition to providing natural gas delivery services for homes and businesses, Union Gas has contributed to the province through economic investments, available jobs, municipal taxes, energy efficiency programs, volunteer hours, charitable giving and sponsorships.
Last year alone, Union Gas contributed over $3.3 million to community and charitable organizations across Ontario, including more than $1 million to United Way. In addition
Union Gas employees, retirees, family and friends provided approximately 20,000 volunteer hours to help strengthen the communities where they live and work.
For more information, visit uniongas.com/community.
About Timmins Fire Department
Timmins Fire Department provides Emergency Services to the residents of the City of Timmins which includes Fire Suppression, Rescue, Education and Prevention.
There are 6 stations located within the community with 35 Fulltime Staff and 140 Volunteers.
About Union Gas
Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with 100 years of experience and service to customers.
The distribution business serves about 1.4 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in more than 400 communities across northern, southwestern and eastern Ontario.
Union Gas, named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2015, is a Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) company with assets of $7 billion and approximately 2,200 employees.
For more information, visit uniongas.com or find us on Twitter: twitter.com/uniongas, Facebook: facebook.com/uniongas.
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