Timmins City Council has approved the purchase of three new fire apparatus for the Timmins Fire Department, supporting reliable fire protection and strengthening emergency response.
Two new tanker trucks are being purchased from Dependable Truck & Tank Ltd. in Brampton, ON, at a cost of $1,739,602 + HST. Each tanker will have the capacity to carry 8,000 litres of water with frontline pumping capabilities. Tankers are a critical part of rural fire suppression and are used to establish and maintain water supply during emergency operations. The new tankers will replace aging units at Station 1 and 3, with delivery expected in 2027.
Council also approved the purchase of one new pumper truck from City View Specialty Vehicles in Mississauga, ON, at a cost of $1,481,500. Built on a Rosenbauer Commander chassis, the pumper will serve as the frontline truck for Station 5 and provide response across the city. A pumper truck is the backbone of firefighting and water supply operations, and is built to be self-sufficient with an onboard water tank, permanent mounted pump, and storage capacity to provide fast initial response. Delivery is expected by the end of 2028.
“Both pumpers and tankers allow firefighters to arrive on scene with an immediate water supply, pumping capabilities, and the equipment needed to protect people and property,” said Fire Chief Scott Atkinson. “It’s imperative that we support the long-term reliability of our fire fleet by replacing aging apparatus essential for effective emergency response.”