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UNION GAS
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Union Gas supports Fauquier-Strickland Fire Department with $1,500 grant
FAUQUIER, ON - Union Gas helps the Fauquier-Strickland Fire Department purchase safety equipment, courtesy of a $1,500 grant awarded today.
Norm Ellerton, Union Gas interim utility service manager and Jeremy Godard, Union Gas utility services representative presented the cheque to Luc Albert, Fauquier-Strickland deputy fire chief today at the Fauquier fire hall.
The Fauquier-Strickland Fire Department will utilize the grant to purchase a new gate valve for the pumper and carbon monoxide detectors.
“At Union Gas, we are committed to the safety of our employees and our communities,” said Ellerton. “And we show that commitment by investing in local fire departments whose fire prevention, education and fire suppression programs help us all stay safer.”
“I would like to thank Union Gas for their generous grant,” said Paul Cloutier, Fauquier-Strickland Fire Department fire chief. “This is very important to us and the safety of the people in our community.”
For over 100 years, Union Gas has been privileged to work in more than 400 Ontario communities.
In addition to providing natural gas delivery services for homes and businesses, Union Gas has contributed to the province through economic investments, available jobs, municipal taxes, energy efficiency programs, volunteer hours, charitable giving and sponsorships.
Last year alone, Union Gas contributed over $3.3 million to community and charitable organizations across Ontario, including more than $1 million to United Way.
In addition Union Gas employees, retirees, family and friends provided approximately 20,000 volunteer hours to help strengthen the communities where they live and work.
For more information, visit uniongas.com/community.
About Fauquier-Strickland Fire Department
Fauquier-Strickland Fire Department is a volunteer fire department including 17 volunteers which serves Fauquier-Strickland Township.
The department is responsible for fire prevention, administration of Fire Code and issuing applicable burn permits required for brush piles, incinerators and open fires.
Provides fire safety and prevention education.
Fire halls are located in Fauquier and Strickland to better serve the community.
About Union Gas
Union Gas Limited is a major Canadian natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario with 100 years of experience and service to customers.
The distribution business serves about 1.4 million residential, commercial and industrial customers in more than 400 communities across northern, southwestern and eastern Ontario.
Union Gas, named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2015, is a Spectra Energy (NYSE: SE) company with assets of $7 billion and approximately 2,200 employees.
For more information, visit uniongas.com or find us on Twitter: twitter.com/uniongas, Facebook: facebook.com/uniongas and YouTube: youtube.com/user/uniongas.
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