GUELPH/ERAMOSA TOWNSHIP COMMUNITY GUIDE
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FIRE SAFETY
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New Equipment to Serve you Better!
Through the generous support of Council,
the Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department is at the
forefront of fire apparatus technology. In 2021,
we took possession of our new Pumper 21, which
is a Pierce Fire Truck sold by Commercial Truck in
Woodstock. This is a custom cab-over pumper
truck that offers several significant improvements
and new features. The inside of the cab is
significantly larger, which is an important safety
feature for our firefighters.
This pumper has a 1,000 gallon water tank,
which is essential when we fight fires in rural
areas, where there are no hydrants. We are reliant
on trucking water out to the fire scene, so having
a truck with a large water tank is critical. Pumper
21 also boasts a roof mounted deck gun that
can be remotely controlled by the driver. With
the space inside, we are able to have a cabinet
in the cab that houses all
of our medical equipment.
That way when we arrive
on scene, we can leave the
truck with our medical gear
in hand, saving valuable
time. We have used this
truck extensively since we
received it and it has been
an amazing truck for us.
Our newest acquisition is an aerial truck, also
built by Pierce and sold by Commercial Truck. We
are scheduled to receive the aerial in September.
This truck features a 110’ ladder with a platform
(bucket) at the end and will be similar to the one
pictured above. The way that new homes and
business are being constructed creates significant
access challenges during an emergency. As an
example, some of our new homes are 3 stories
in the front, with 4 stories in the back. With
the close proximity of the neighboring houses,
we can’t deploy our long ground ladders. The
only way to access upper floors in these homes
is through the use of an aerial truck. With this
aerial truck, we can provide the best protection to
the residents of Guelph Eramosa Township.
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Office of the Fire Marshal
and Emergency Management
ontario.ca/firemarshal
Township of Guelph/Eramosa Fire Department
Mathew Williamson, Fire Prevention Officer
/ 519-835-6724
