Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services will receive over $368,000 to enhance firefighter safety

Today, it was announced that the City of Mississauga will receive over $368,000 through the Government of Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program. Silvia Gualtieri, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville, along with Deputy Mayor Matt Mahoney and Mississauga Fire Chief Stephane Malo, announced the funding to strengthen firefighter safety and emergency response.

This marks the second consecutive year that Mississauga has received funding through the program, supporting Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) in advancing its Firefighter Cancer Prevention Program, focused on reducing exposure to harmful contaminants and improving protective equipment.

The funding received will be used to purchase decontamination units to remove carcinogenic substances from gear and equipment, and PFAS-free firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.

The Fire Protection Grant program began in 2024 and was expanded in 2025 to help municipal fire departments expand cancer prevention initiatives, and improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents.

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“Our first responders run toward danger when everyone else is running away from it, and their health and safety will always be a top priority for our government. This investment is about protecting the people who protect us. It strengthens cancer-prevention measures, enhances our emergency response capabilities, and helps ensure that the brave men and women of Mississauga Fire & Emergency Services return home safely to their families after every call.” – Silvia Gualtieri, MPP for Mississauga East-Cooksville

“On behalf of the City of Mississauga and Members of Council, we thank the Government of Ontario for this investment that will help ensure we continue to provide our firefighters with equipment and technology that helps reduce cancer risks and enables them to respond effectively to emergencies. Our MFES firefighters deal with challenging and at times, harrowing response situations, investing in their health and safety also means an investment in the health and safety of our city.” – Deputy Mayor Matt Mahoney

“This grant allows us to invest in advanced decontamination systems and PFAS-free gear, which are essential tools that help us put the safety of our firefighters first and foremost. We respond to approximately 30,000 calls a year, that’s about 82 calls a day or one call every 18 minutes, where our firefighters face significant hazards. The funding we receive through this grant is helping safeguard their health while ensuring they can continue providing excellence in fire services.” – Chief Stephane Malo, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services

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