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New Tecumseth receives $48,000 Fire Protection Grant from Province, fostering safety on the job
January 9, 2026 · 0 Comments
By BRIAN LOCKHART
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
The Town of New Tecumseth has received a $48,000 Fire Protection Grant from the Province of Ontario.
Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson, Fire Chief Dan Heydon, and New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross gathered at Fire Station 1 in Alliston on Sunday, Dec. 28, to celebrate this important investment in community safety.
“This grant is an investment in safety and readiness,” said Mayor Richard Norcross. “It’s about giving our team the tools they need to meet the challenges of a growing community. We appreciate the province’s support and the town’s dedication to firefighter safety.”
The grant will enable critical initiatives aimed at strengthening firefighter safety.
Specifically, the grant will be used to purchase 120 certified wildland firefighting coveralls, designed for high mobility and protection in high-temperature environments.
“Every emergency demands preparation and the right tools,” said Fire Chief Dan Heydon. “These coveralls will provide the protection and flexibility our firefighters need to respond safely and effectively.”
Fire protection in New Tecumseth is provided by three stations located in Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham, with a second Alliston station scheduled for completion in late 2026.
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