Ontario investing over $746,000 to train and protect firefighters

Firefighters discussing strategies during a training exercise to ensure that they are protected when undertaking a fire operation.

The Ontario government is investing over $746,000 to help the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association (OPFFA) deliver survival training to firefighters across the province.

This investment through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream will help ensure Ontario’s frontline heroes are equipped with the skills and tools they need to keep communities, and themselves, safe.

“By investing in advanced survival training, we’re protecting our firefighting heroes by providing them the skills they need to stay safe in the most dangerous scenarios,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.

Training will take place in Toronto in October and in North Bay in Winter 2026. Leveraging a “train the trainer” model, participants will be certified to take the knowledge back to their colleagues, maximizing the training impact Ontario-wide.

The SDF funding will also be used to purchase a tow vehicle and a second training trailer dedicated to northern fire services, ensuring firefighters in remote and rural communities can access training.

Original Article – Canadian Firefighter