Scugog Fire receives sensory support kits to enhance inclusive emergency response
Scugog – Scugog Fire & Emergency Services has received First Responder Sensory Support Kits through a generous donation from North City Insurance Brokers, facilitated by the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council (FMPFSC).
The donation is part of a province-wide initiative that has distributed 200 First Responder Sensory Support Kits to fire departments across Ontario. Developed in partnership with Autism Canada, the kits are designed to help firefighters better support individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities during emergency situations.
Each kit contains practical tools designed to reduce stress, improve communication, and create more positive interactions during emergency responses. The kits provide firefighters with additional resources to better support individuals experiencing sensory overload or communication challenges.
Scugog Fire & Emergency Services is committed to ensuring all residents receive the assistance they need during an emergency. If you or someone you know has special needs or a disability that may require additional assistance, we encourage you to complete our Person(s) Requiring Assistance form. This information helps firefighters better prepare to meet individual needs when responding to an emergency.
Quick Facts:
- North City Insurance Brokers donated 200 First Responder Sensory Support Kits to fire departments across Ontario.
- The kits were developed by the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council in partnership with Autism Canada.
- Each kit contains sensory and communication tools designed to support individuals with autism and sensory sensitivities during emergency incidents.
- The initiative supports more inclusive, accessible, and person-centred emergency response across Ontario.
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"Every emergency is different, and every person we serve has unique needs. These Sensory Support Kits will help our firefighters provide more inclusive and compassionate care while reducing stress for individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families. We are grateful to the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, Autism Canada, and North City Insurance Brokers for making these valuable resources available to fire departments across Ontario." - Mike Matthews, Fire Chief.
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