Vaughan Donates Emergency Vehicle to Assist East Gwillimbury
Feb. 18, 2014
The City of Vaughan is donating a fire vehicle to the Town of East Gwillimbury to assist with emergency response there following a recent fire that destroyed six emergency vehicles.
Today Vaughan Council ratified an agreement to lease East Gwillimbury a pumper truck for two years at a nominal rate. This truck is urgently needed by the East Gwillimbury Emergency Services in the wake of a Feb. 2 fire at one of its stations.
The East Gwillimbury fire chief requested assistance from regional fire departments through the York Regional Mutual Aid Plan for the loan of the equipment needed to operate a fire station. This mutual aid arrangement supports Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service’s ability to sustain its operations under similar circumstances.
QUICK FACTS
- On Feb. 2, 2014, East Gwillimbury Fire Station 2-6 was involved in a major structure fire in which six emergency vehicles were destroyed
- The City of Vaughan is donating a pumper truck for use by the East Gwillimbury Emergency Services
- The York Regional Fire Chief’s Association collectively agreed to assist this neighbouring fire service
LEARN MORE
- Council item (Feb. 18, 2014)
- Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service webpages
- East Gwillimbury Emergency Services webpages
QUOTE
“The City of Vaughan is committed to supporting our neighbouring municipalities, especially during times of need. I am pleased Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service is able to assist East Gwillimbury Emergency Services with the donation of an urgently needed pumper truck, which will help keep the community safe.”
– Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua