An important piece of equipment has arrived for Elliot Lake Firefighters.
Fire Chief John Thomas says the department received a 2024-25 Fire Protection Grant from the Solicitor General of Ontario, and the $8,230 went toward the purchase of a brand-new Heavy-Duty Extractor.
He says the new extractor has arrived and is used to decontaminate and remove potentially life-threatening carcinogens and other contaminants from firefighters’ bunker gear after a fire.
He adds the equipment will go a long way in improving the quality of life for staff reducing the chance of sickness or injury as a result of carrying out their duties.
