Today, Mayor Olivia Chow, Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park), Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North) and Jim Jessop, Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, proudly welcomed the first two electric pumper trucks to the City of Toronto’s frontline fleet. This marks a significant step forward in Toronto Fire Services’ ongoing efforts to embrace innovative technologies and reduce its environmental impact without compromising emergency response capability.
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.
Designed with operational continuity in mind, the electric trucks align closely with the existing Toronto Fire Services fleet in both appearance and function. This consistency minimizes the need for specialized training, allowing crews to get the new vehicles into service sooner and with minimal transition time.
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The vehicles are being deployed at Fire Stations 115 and 116, following final equipment outfitting and firefighter training and will be put in service by Q3 2025.
The arrival of the electric pumper trucks highlights Toronto Fire Services’ commitment to advancing fire service technology while supporting a cleaner, more efficient emergency response model.
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. More information is available on the Sustainable City of Toronto Fleets plan webpage.
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“Toronto is setting a high bar in emergency response combined with sustainability and innovation with the addition of the new electric pumpers to the City’s frontline fleet. I commend the Toronto Fire Services team for their efforts to expand their capabilities with electric pumper trucks that will go a long way in serving Torontonians.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“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. 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.”
– Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie (Scarborough-Rouge Park), Chair, Infrastructure and Environment Committee
“These electric pumper trucks represent the kind of smart investment Toronto needs—advancing climate goals while maintaining the highest standards of public safety. I’m proud to support innovations that deliver long-term savings, reduce emissions and ensure our frontline responders have the best tools for the job.”
– Councillor Shelley Carroll (Don Valley North)
“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.”
– Jim Jessop, Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services
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