Lloydminster Fire Department secures equipment funding from Cenovus
Lloydminster, AB/SK – The Lloydminster Fire Department has received funding from Cenovus to purchase new equipment that will improve fire safety training and enhance emergency response capabilities.
The funding has facilitated the purchase of the following:
- Fire Extinguisher Training Prop – A tool that simulates various fire scenarios, such as oven and paint can fires, enabling the department to provide practical fire extinguisher training for community members, businesses and organizations.
- Equipment Trailer – A trailer to transport and securely store the training equipment, ensuring it remains accessible and ready for use in outreach and education programs.
- Skid Unit – A unit designed to navigate difficult-to-access areas, such as Bud Miller All Seasons Park, annexation lands, and encampments, improving the department's ability to respond to emergencies in these locations.
Quotes
| "This contribution helps us expand our training programs and improve our ability to respond to emergencies across the community. These tools will ensure we are prepared for various situations. We thank Cenovus for their ongoing support of the Lloydminster Fire Department and their commitment to community safety." Bill Heesing, Acting Fire Chief, Lloydminster Fire Department |
| "Cenovus is committed to strengthening community resiliency in the areas where our employees live and work. Supporting the Lloydminster Fire Department and its purchase of advanced training and field equipment helps enhance our community’s ability to respond to crises effectively.” Heather Sazdov, Vice-President, Canadian Downstream Manufacturing, Cenovus |
About the Lloydminster Fire Department
The Lloydminster Fire Department, established in 1930, is comprised of full-time and paid-on-call firefighters. The department has a full-time fire station operating 24-7, which allows readiness to provide emergency and non-emergency services. Emergency service responses include residential and industrial fires, urban and wetland fires, motor vehicle collisions, and water and ice rescue services. For more information about the Lloydminster Fire Department, visit Lloydminster.ca/LFD.
Contact Us
City of Lloydminster
4420 50 Avenue, Lloydminster
AB/SK, T9V 0W2
Phone: 780-875-6184
Fax: 780-871-8345
Email: info@lloydminster.ca