Grants and Contributions:

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Title:
Canadian HazMat/CBRNE Training Initiative
Agreement Number:
23175
Agreement Value:
$1,500,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The overall objectives in the immediate and intermediate period are to train first responders about strategies to safeguard Canadian’s health and safety and to reduce deaths and injuries related to hazardous materials.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project are to increase awareness of hazardous materials and the health, fire, and environmental risks associated with them.
Having a thorough understanding of proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. Familiarity with personal protective equipment (PPE) and its proper use, specifically as it relates towards emergency responders. Improve emergency response capabilities in the event of a hazardous chemical release. To improve Improved communication and coordination among hazmat responders, as well as allied agencies. Reduced risk of accidents, incidents, and injuries involving hazardous materials incidents. Leading to Reduced incidence of hazmat-related injuries and illnesses among emergency responders and the public, increased community preparedness and education for hazmat incidents, improved environmental and wildlife protection as well as pollution prevention, enhanced public trust and confidence in hazmat response capabilities by emergency responders.

Location:
Washington, US
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q3-00039
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
International (non-government)
Additional Information:

Omitted in error, should have been included in the first quarter (Q1) of Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Recipient's Legal Name:
International Association of Fire Fighters
Program:
(IAFF) International Association of Fire Fighters, Canada
Program Purpose:

The International Association of Fire Fighters, Canada provides funding for training to first responders in order to reduce deaths and injuries related to hazardous materials.