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flag Ontario awards $401K in fire safety grants to 12 Brockville-area departments to reduce cancer risks.

flag The Ontario government has awarded over $401,000 in fire protection grants to 12 departments in the Brockville area to enhance firefighter safety and reduce cancer risks. flag Funds support decontamination equipment, protective gear, and facility upgrades. flag Brockville Fire Department receives $36,223, while the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands gets the largest share at $64,840 for showers and gear extractors. flag Other departments received funding for similar safety improvements. flag MPP Steve Clark and fire officials highlight that firefighters face a 23% higher cancer risk, with modern fires increasing carcinogen exposure, making the equipment critical for protection. flag The grants are part of a $20 million provincial program announced on December 15, 2025.

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