Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation

Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services has Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation from the Fire Underwriters Survey. The program recognizes fire departments with tanker trucks that can deliver water more quickly to fight fires in areas far away from fire hydrants. Richmond Hill fire stations 8-2, 8-4 and 8-6 are officially part of this program.

Basic requirements for this program include:

• The ability to deliver a minimum of 900 L of water per minute within five minutes of the first pumper truck arriving at a fire
• The ability to maintain that water flow for two hours without stopping

Learn about all of Richmond Hill's fire stations.

What's in it for residents?

Residents living in detached homes (within 8 km by road) of these fire stations may get a reduced cost for fire insurance rates. Insurers use information provided by the Fire Underwriters Survey to set rates in Canada. Most insurance companies consider this accreditation when calculating insurance rates.

You need to provide the certificate of accreditation to your insurance company to qualify for a lower rate. You may also need to provide a letter from Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services.

Contact us at 905-883-5444 for more information or to obtain a certificate.