Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) is making a significant contribution to community safety by donating two surplus fire trucks—a technical rescue truck and an aerial platform truck—to the National Indigenous Fire Safety Council (NIFSC). Council members participated, underscoring the strong commitment to community safety and resilience that this initiative embodies.
– Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 & 5, Chair, Community Services
These vehicles, transitioning out of service as part of BFES’s fleet replacement program, will now serve a critical role in supporting fire safety efforts across Indigenous communities.
The first truck, a 2003 Freightliner FL80 MCV rescue vehicle, will be deployed to Alberta’s Montana First Nations community by the National Indigenous Fire Marshal’s Office. Equipped with essential firefighting tools from Firefighters Without Borders Canada, this truck will provide vital support for wildland fire suppression training throughout First Nations communities.
The second vehicle, a 2002 E-One Cyclone aerial truck with a 100-foot reach, will be stationed on Manitoulin Island in Tehkummah. It will enhance the area’s emergency response capabilities by supporting mutual aid operations on the island and standing ready to assist the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry in emergencies.
These trucks will play a key role in NIFSC’s Youth Wildfire Training Program, directly supporting northern and remote communities in improving wildfire preparedness and response. The initiative represents BFES’s ongoing dedication to building safer, more resilient communities by empowering Indigenous regions with the resources and training needed to combat wildfire challenges.
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