Province Announces Funding for Fire Departments in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

December 16, 2025

The Fire Protection Grant will provide funding to expand cancer prevention initiatives

December 16, 2025

John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston, announced today that fire departments within and near the riding will receive a total of $707,159 through Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant.

Earlier this year, the Ontario government announced that it was doubling the investment in the Fire Protection Grant—from $10 million in its first year to $20 million in year two.

This funding provides municipal fire services from across the province with funding to purchase equipment and supplies for cancer prevention initiatives, equipment to address lithium-ion battery fires and infrastructure upgrades and modernization.

“The Fire Protection Grant strengthens community safety and emergency readiness,” said John Jordan, MPP for Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. “I was very happy to see funding go to our fire departments in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston. By investing in these resources, departments can respond more effectively, protect their firefighters and deliver faster and safer services to the communities they serve.”

“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 the tools they need to stay safe and effectively respond to life threatening emergencies.”

The following fire departments will receive funding:

Beckwith Fire Department – $16,596.04 to be used toward the purchase of a 6-unit Ambient-air turnout gear dryer, a bunker suit and a flash hood.

Carleton Place Fire Department – $16,445 to be used for the purchase of 4 spare sets of bunker gear to enhance cancer prevention for firefighters.

Central Frontenac Fire and Rescue – $86,016.09 to be used for the purchase and installation of a Jordair air compressor, Revolve air fill station, accessory items and related parts.

Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue – $33,000 to purchase 35 sets of Dual Certified multi-purpose Bunker Gear that provides protection from exposure to hazardous materials and/or carcinogens while operating at MVCs, wildfires and other non-structure fire incidents, as an upgrade from the basic coveralls currently in use.

Lanark Highlands Fire Service – $68,400 for the purchase of three bunker gear dryers, 3 on-scene decontamination kits and 70 PFAS free bunker gear hoods.

Mississippi Mills Fire Department – $36,223.56 to purchase and install stainless steel sinks, mask drying racks, and negative pressure laundry ventilation at two stations, along with extractor pump enhancements, a 6Gas detector, gear decon fluid, particulate-blocking flash hoods, gloves, and disposable coveralls.

Montague Township Volunteer Fire Department – $18,900 for the purchase of an additional six (6) sets of bunker gear to have on hand as rotational gear to ensure that firefighters have access to clean, debris free gear at all times.

North Frontenac Fire Department – $52,821.07 toward the purchase of PFAS-free particulate flash hoods and Dual-certified PPE for tech rescue, wildland firefighting.

Perth Fire Services – $19,200 for the purchase of 6 sets of bunker gear.

Smiths Falls Fire Department – $19,626.05 for the purchase of Fit Tester, turnout gear, SCBA Decon/Washer Kit, Vortex Mobile Dryer, and EV Nozzle kit and detergents, fire blanket and Foldatank for EV fires.

South Frontenac Fire and Rescue – $135,808.62 toward the purchase of 8 hose washers for Decon, 90 sets of wildland firefighting PPE and 8 EV fire blankets.

Kingston Fire and Rescue – $167,900 for the purchase of a second set of bunker gear for every KFR firefighter, ensuring continuous access to clean and safe PPE. Phased purchasing over the next 4 to 5 years, with 46 sets of bunker gear this grant project.

Frontenac Islands Fire and Emergency Services – $36,223.56 toward the purchase of 10 sets of bunker gear.

MPP John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

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