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Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety
Support for municipal firefighter training and fire safety planning
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides financial assistance for firefighter training in municipal fire services. It also supports fire safety planning tools such as risk coverage plans and the municipal elected officials’ guide.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Firefighter training under the Pompier I and Pompier II programs.
- School-based Pompier I training projects.
- Specific fire safety training activities.
- Recognition of prior learning and competencies for firefighters.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Required municipal resolution
- Training needs compilation tool, where applicable
- Project details for school-based training, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Municipalities.
- Regional county municipalities.
- Intermunicipal boards.
Who is not eligible
- Firefighter candidates who already completed a fire safety training program leading to a diploma from the Ministry of Education or an equivalent recognized diploma.
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to training firefighters to meet required competencies.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Candidate salaries.
- Meals, travel, and accommodation.
- Certification fees.
- Management and administration costs.
- Reusable training materials and material delivery costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Selection criteria
- Admissibility of the request.
- Committee review for school-based projects.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the request
- Estimate training needs using the required form.
- Complete the request form for school-based projects, where applicable.
- Step 2: Submit through the regional authority
- Send the completed documents and any required resolutions to the regional authority.
- Step 3: Ministry review
- The regional authority forwards the consolidated request to the Ministry.
- The Ministry reviews the request and determines admissibility.
- Step 4: Funding decision and payment
- Approved support is paid after the required proof is received.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry after the regional authority submits the consolidated request.
- Some requests are evaluated by a committee to determine admissibility and funding support.
- Funding is paid after the training or after the required proof is received, depending on the type of support.
- Supporting documents and claims must be submitted through the regional authority.
Additional information
- The program is administered by the Ministère de la Sécurité publique du Québec.
- The initiative is part of broader provincial support for fire safety planning and training.
- A municipal elected officials’ guide is available to support decision-making in fire safety.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety Program
What is the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety?
This program provides financial assistance for firefighter training in municipal fire services. It also supports fire safety planning tools such as risk coverage plans and the municipal elected officials’ guide.
Who is eligible for the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety program?
To be eligible for the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety program, you must:
Municipal or regional fire safety authority.
Training or fire safety planning request.
What expenses are eligible under Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety?
Firefighter training under the Pompier I and Pompier II programs.
School-based Pompier I training projects.
Specific fire safety training activities.
Recognition of prior learning and competencies for firefighters.
Who can I contact for more information about the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at soutien-incendie@msp.gouv.qc.ca.
Where is the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety available?
The Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety?
Support for municipalities and regional county municipalities (RCMs) in the area of fire safety is funded by Government of Québec