Enbridge Gas Ontario teams up with Ramara Fire and Rescue Services to reduce fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project Zero

For Immediate Release - Ramara, Ont. / Dec. 16, 2025 – Today, Enbridge Gas Ontario (Enbridge Gas) and Ramara Fire and Rescue Services announced they are working together to improve home safety and bring fire and carbon monoxide-related deaths down to zero.

The Township of Ramara received 150 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero, a public education campaign with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC) that will provide more than 14,200 alarms to residents in 75 communities across Ontario.

This year, Enbridge Gas invested $450,000 in Safe Community Project Zero, and over the past 17 years, the program has provided more than 115,000 alarms to Ontario fire departments.

When properly installed and maintained, combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms help provide the early warning to safely escape from a house fire or carbon monoxide exposure. Carbon monoxide is a toxic, odourless gas that is a by-product of incomplete combustion of many types of common fuels.

“Carbon monoxide alarms play a vital role as a second line of defence against this invisible threat, often called ‘the silent killerʼ,” said Andrew Craig, Supervisor Operations, Enbridge Gas. “Proper maintenance of fuel-burning appliances is the most effective way to prevent carbon monoxide exposure. We’re proud to support our communities by raising awareness and helping Ontarians take simple, proactive steps to stay safe in their homes.”

“Each day, fire departments focus their efforts on educating the public about the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their home. The objective of Safe Community Project Zero, is to deliver these alarms to areas where they are needed most,” said Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal and Chair of the FMPFSC. “It is a program that not only helps fire departments raise awareness about the legal requirement to have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed in all Ontario homes, but also reinforces the critical role they play in saving lives.”

“Effective January 1, 2026, the Ontario Fire Code will more vigilantly address the silent killer in our homes with new legislation requiring the installation of carbon monoxide alarms on every level that contains a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace, or an attached garage,” said Tony Stong, Ramara Fire Chief. “As we work to meet these new safety requirements, it is because of great corporate citizens like Enbridge that we are able to support the needs of our community. Their donation of 150 combination smoke and CO alarms allows us to proactively address the need for early detection, and ultimately, Project Zero will translate into lives saved.”

About the Fire Department
Ramara Fire and Rescue Services is a proud volunteer fire department consisting of 90 highly trained and dedicated members committed to protecting the lives and property of Township residents. With three fire stations located throughout Ramara, the department ensures reliable, professional and timely emergency response across the community.

About the FMPFSC
The FMPFSC was established in 1993 with a mission to help create “a world where no one is hurt by fire.” Chaired by the Ontario Fire Marshal, the FMPFSC promotes fire prevention and public education through sponsorships and partnerships with various groups and individuals with an interest in public safety. Follow the FMPFSC on X @FMPFSC.

About Enbridge Gas Ontario 
Enbridge Gas Ontario is Canada's largest natural gas storage, transmission and distribution company based in Ontario. With more than 175 years of service, it delivers safe, affordable, reliable energy to over 4 million customers. It is investing in innovations that modernize how energy is produced, delivered and used to support a lower emission future. The storage and transmission business offers a variety of storage and transportation services to customers at the Dawn Hub, Canada’s largest integrated underground storage facility and one of the largest in North America. Enbridge Gas is owned by Enbridge Inc. (ENB), a North American-based leader in energy transportation and distribution. Visit enbridgegas.com to learn more. 

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Media Contacts:

Tony Stong, Ramara Fire and Rescue Services
Tel: 705-484-5374 ext. 253
Email: tstong@ramara.ca

Melissa Gowanlock, Manager of Communications & Community Experience
Tel: 705-484-5374 ext. 322
Email: mgowanlock@ramara.ca

Kathy Ash, Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council
Tel: 1-866-379-6668 ext. 4
Email: kathy.ash@firesafetycouncil.com

Enbridge Gas Media 
Email: enbridgegasmedia@enbridge.com