Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services will receive over $368,000 to enhance firefighter safety

By December 12, 2025Announcement, Resources

Funding was received from the Government of Ontario through the Fire Protection Grant to support MFES in advancing its Firefighter Cancer Prevention Program.

December 12, 2025

Today, it was announced that the City of Mississauga will receive over $368,000 through the Government of Ontario’s Fire Protection Grant program. Silvia Gualtieri, Parliamentary Assistant to the Solicitor General and Member of Provincial Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville, along with Deputy Mayor Matt Mahoney and Mississauga Fire Chief Stephane Malo, announced the funding to strengthen firefighter safety and emergency response.

This marks the second consecutive year that Mississauga has received funding through the program, supporting Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services (MFES) in advancing its Firefighter Cancer Prevention Program, focused on reducing exposure to harmful contaminants and improving protective equipment.

The funding received will be used to purchase decontamination units to remove carcinogenic substances from gear and equipment, and PFAS-free firefighting personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to cancer-causing chemicals.

The Fire Protection Grant program began in 2024 and was expanded in 2025 to help municipal fire departments expand cancer prevention initiatives, and improve emergency response to lithium-ion battery related incidents.