Local fire departments are getting more money to enhance fire safety training.
The money comes from the provincial government and also supports safety inspection programs.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says COVID-19 hurt in-person training opportunities and this money will improve online educational instruction for firefighters.
The money can also be used to upgrade high-speed internet in order to complete the training.
The Dryden Fire Service is getting $6,500 while Machin and Ignace are both welcoming $4,800.
Other allocations announced by the province:
-Alberton Volunteer Fire Department $4800.00
-Chapple Fire and Emergency Service $4700.00
-Emo Fire and Emergency Service $4900.00
-Fort Frances Fire Rescue Service $6500.00
-Kenora Fire and Emergency Services $8300.00
-La Vallee Fire and Emergency Service $4800.00
-Sioux Narrow – Nestor Falls Fire Rescue $4700.00
