Toronto boosts electric fleet with fire service pumper trucks

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Toronto has committed to transitioning its fleets to sustainable, resilient, net-zero operations by 2040

Toronto Fire Services has deployed its first two electric pumper trucks to the City of Toronto’s frontline fleet.

The new pumper trucks are built to meet the full demands of frontline emergency response, delivering similar pumping capacity and reliability as traditional diesel units, while producing zero emissions. Each vehicle is fully compliant with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus.

Minimal transition time

Designed with operational continuity in mind, Toronto Fire Services reports the electric trucks align closely with the existing fleet in both appearance and function. This consistency minimises the need for specialised training, allowing crews to get the new vehicles into service sooner and with minimal transition time.

Key features include:

Fully electric drivetrain and fire pump system
Lower noise output while driving and during operation
Zero tailpipe emissions
Range extended operation compared to diesel pumper trucks
Identical manoeuverability as existing non-electric pumper trucks.

While City vehicles are essential to the delivery of critical services, they are among the highest contributors to the City’s corporate emissions. In response, the City has committed to transitioning its fleets to sustainable, resilient, net-zero operations by 2040. Overall, the City has more than 455 electric or hybrid vehicles across its fleet.

“The introduction of these electric pumper trucks demonstrates the City’s ongoing commitment to bolstering our emergency response capabilities and reducing the emissions generated by our City fleet,” deputy mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park), chair, Infrastructure and Environment Committee.

“I’m proud that Toronto continues to lead by example through our ambitious emissions reductions goals and I look forward to seeing a fully sustainable fleet by 2040.”

“The introduction of these electric pumper trucks demonstrates the City’s ongoing commitment to bolstering our emergency response capabilities and reducing the emissions generated by our City fleet”

Jim Jessop, fire chief and general manager, Toronto Fire Services, said: “We are proud to be leading the standard for the future of Fire Services. These electric pumper trucks are not only cleaner for our city, but they are fully capable of meeting the full demands of frontline emergency response and allowing us to do our job effectively ensuring continued service to Toronto residents without compromise. This investment reflects our commitment to sustainability, public safety and the environment.”

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