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- Mayor Tory and Toronto Fire Services Chief Matthew Pegg unveil North America’s tallest firefighting apparatus
News Release May 4, 2022
Today, Mayor John Tory and Matthew Pegg, Toronto Fire Services Chief and General Manager unveiled Toronto’s newest piece of specialized firefighting and rescue equipment the Bronto Skylift 70m articulated aerial unit, nicknamed “Tower 1.”
Tower 1 is the tallest firefighting apparatus in North America and, at full extension, the aerial platform will reach an elevation of 70 metres, or 230 feet, from the ground to the base of platform, which is approximately 22 storeys high. Tower 1 reaches double the height of Toronto’s next tallest aerial apparatus that can reach 11 storeys. The new apparatus will provide Toronto Fire Services with much-needed operational versatility and extra protection in a “vertical city” that is expected to continue to grow in height and density over the coming decades.
A recent report by international consultancy firm Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) found that Toronto has the most active construction cranes among 14 major cities in North America, having led the crane count since 2015. The number of fixed cranes on construction sites increased 21 per cent in the first quarter of 2022, with increases seen in commercial, residential and mixed-use projects.
The truck will be stationed downtown at 207 Front St. E., where there is the greatest density of high rises, but can be redeployed where needed to help with fighting fires, search and rescue, industrial emergencies, rope rescues such as at the Scarborough Bluffs and more. Specialized training of staff is underway.
Tower 1 will also provide Toronto firefighters with an unparalleled ability to get above and over top of buildings and to work around overhead obstructions that are common in the high-density urban areas of Toronto.
The high volume, master stream nozzle at the end of the platform is capable of flowing up to 3,800 litres of water per minute, providing crews with enhanced aerial firefighting capabilities.
Quotes:
“It’s no secret that Toronto is getting taller. You can see the evidence throughout the downtown skyline and beyond of the many cranes at work. Having firefighting equipment that can ensure the health and safety of residents living in high rises and the firefighters who attend these buildings just makes sense.”
- Mayor John Tory
“The addition of this 70 metre articulating aerial platform into Toronto Fire Services fleet represents a significant enhancement to the already world-class levels of fire protection services provided in Canada’s largest and most diverse city. This resource will become even more important as Toronto continues to become increasingly vertical and dense in the years to come.”
- Matthew Pegg, Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services
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As a retired firefighter I can answer why departments like NY or Chicago do not operate units like this. The main reason is the area needed to safely operate it. If you look the photo you can see the area needed to set up the stabilization outriggers. In old cities many of the streets where this unit would be most useful are not wide enough to set this up. Add in parking at streetside and there’s even less room. You can’t short jack something like this. It would be much too dangerous to not fully extend the jacks. The length and weight of a truck like this would not work just turning into some narrow streets in older cities. The weight of something like this can exceed 100,000 lbs and exceeds bridge capacity in older cities. Commercial trucks of this type of weight require special permits and special routes just for this reason. Incidentally this is not the largest unit bronto makes. One can be had that will reach over 360’ Congratulations to Toronto and I hope it works out well for them.
In some areas cities with wide streets you could use this but yes in NYC or Chicago with narrow streets it just wouldn’t be feasible
I was going to address this, and was pleased to see you had already done so, hitting everything I would. You also did a better job of making it clear. Mine would have been 5 paragraphs with no order, lol.
@@michaelthorin5718 Thank you for your comment, but please feel free to add any thoughts that you may have.
@@thomasfreeman7770 I would, but I feel like you covered everything I would have. In Alabama, Birmingham Fire Department switched to Brontos several years ago, and the extended height did away with their ability to half-jack, and since the outriggers were so long, there were many places they could not use them. Also, the higher operating heights required several more safety’s in the programming that there were many times on more serious grades that the apparatus wouldn’t even allow aerial operations.
They have since retired them all and gone back to mid-mount and tiller-drawn aerials. The AO’s are absolutely overjoyed they decided to switch back. Everything you said was spot on.
@@michaelthorin5718 Wow, you would think that the command structure of a department as large as it would be in Birmingham would have fully studied the pro,s and con,s of such a major purchase. With standard aerials around 1M today I can imagine the explanation they would have to give to the public about the funding wasted for more than one of these. Well at least the firefighters are happy now.
I'm a truck guy, but not a 230ft truck guy. Bad ass tho!!!
Why are so many people hating on this. It’s not meant to be used a lot. There are a lot of types of fire apparatus that aren’t used very often. Haz Mat, cbrne, foams units, trench rescue… every major city should have one a rig like this. It’s 2022 , all fire departments should be evolving and figuring out how to save more lives.
Finally, a North American department that realises they have buildings over 100 feet tall that people need rescue from! So many have died because they were over the 10th floor and trapped above a fire.
I agree with you
This probably still doesn’t reach the top of 75% of buildings. So where do you stop? At what height? At what cost ?
The width of those outriggers wouldn’t work with most US cities
this still doesn't reach most buildings......
Fire code for skyscrapers, at least in the US, is strict enough for this to be an unjustifiable purchase for most departments. Fires like the London Tower that burned a few years ago don't happen in the US because of these codes. Occupants trapped outside of the fire apartment itself will likely be able to shelter in place. This kind of apparatus would rarely, if ever, need to be used in most major US cities. I work in the US, not Canada, so I can't speak to the necessity of something like this for Toronto. But for where I work, no, nobody would want this.
But can you plug your phone into it?
There isn't a wide enough road that isn't blocked with cars capable of facilitating that truck
@Jeff
Don't worry. Those jacks are strong enough to move parked cars.
Tower 1 looks like an awesome asset to help save people's lives.
It may seem like a waste to some but some day this rig will truly shine and be the reason someone gets to live another day.
I love it i can't wait to see it in action
I can’t wait to see it in action too
What fire department do I have to subscribe to to see the truck in action?
@@Ryanb1998 Emergency film Response did a video of it responding and so did FireResponseVideography He posted it on scene in action
Now you can definitely reach every cat in a tree call! Lol
Wow! It’s a European version. Normally ladder trucks in the USA and Canada would look older and have additional compartments.
That things a beast! Be cool to see it in action, though it will probably only be used a handful of times a year.
I would love to see our fire services here in Los Angeles County, CA USA 🇺🇸 get this bad boy!!
Very purpose built truck congratulations. On having Another card in the deck !
very outstanding vid. i heard about this wonderful truck. new standards needed for all the taller highrises,and regular towers sadly don't meet it anymore.i would hate to see people jump n die like 9-11 twin towers
Must have wide streets up there. They spec’d this and brought one in NYC and everyone laughed. Just not practical. Nice truck thought
My thoughts too that's a pretty big area to deploy hope they have enough street space most
Looking good!
Very nice!
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This thing is sweet! All though I'd hate to be the guy in that bucket lmao too high for me
Beautiful trucks but need to be perfect infrontof made from iron not blastic I hate blastic for trucks
But of course you guys didn’t put a Q on it. Even an EQ would have been half decent
Division Chief Rob Anselmi refuses to put real mechanical Q2B sirens on our trucks. He is worried they will draw too many Amps and will mess up the truck's electronics
@@46fd04 odd, but every other department in North America uses them. At least an EQ2b would be nice
What would be the point? This tower moves like a slug.
@@aidanmcgregor8789 Not true. Chicago does not. Other towns have noise regulations restricting their use or not allowing them.
The truck I work on is 100’, I can’t imagine being 130’ higher.
What happens on a unit like this if the engine quits or some other failure like a blown hydraulic hose? I'm sure there is a way to lower it but being "up and over" as they put it would possibly be a problem
I take it this truck will only go to certain calls and not be used as heavily as a regular ladder truck would? More used as a specialized unit I should say?
yes.
They’ll probably send it out to wake up drunks too.
3rd Alarm fires, High Angle / Techincal Rescue, or as needed or requested by Chiefs on scene.
There are more videos than expected showing this unit responding to quite a few calls than I expected.
The very first aerial apparatus in North America that isn't a quint? also goes higher than London Fire Brigade's 64m/204ft turntable ladder 👀
You won't find quints in most big city FDs in the US. Smaller cities may run combination apparatus more often to increase versatility versus costs. These include quints or ladder pumpers & squads or rescue pumpers.
@@dbyers3897 ah okay
What an amazing truck and more needed in other cities
Why didn't you guys just get the big one? The 365' and she will turn better with a custom cab. The Department I was with looked at the 265' back in the day
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What station is this apparatus located?
Nice appliance
Sweet truck
What fire department channel do I have to subscribe to to see this truck in action?
I saw a couple videos I typed in tower 1 responding and got a few videos haven’t found any yet with it being used hope this helps
Here’s one channel FIRE RESPONSE VIDEOGRAPHY
Does any fire department in Canada have Tiller Ladders ?
Quebec City
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looks fun to use lol
My question. How is this in the wind? Its a funny question, but also a serious one. How would the wind affect this, stability wise?
when it is extended it almost acts like a whip when wind hits it
Buy it
Nice
The Department in Orlando has one of these. Very cool uses.
What fire department channel do I have to subscribe to to see the trucks in action?
@@User_014 ok thanks
@@User_014 I am from USA harrisville pa I will go on your channel you have some videos cool ones of the fire trucks
No it doesn’t
@@sparkysrg8706 what?
😳Wow! that is one amazing fire truck.🚒 👍
Well done!
See Mack is back...
Good luck with the outriggers. This might make it to the call. But it will sit as a monument because it can’t be set up. Nice MACK!
Truly a sweet rig, congrats to Toronto!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Will that trk go on mutial aid to othercitys
I like how you guys don’t have q’s on every one of you’re trucks, it gets annoying listening to the blasting q when it’s not even needed
All their new trucks are being delivered with EQ sirens
@@aidanmcgregor8789 I don’t mind eq’s
@@406fish1 why don’t you like Q sirens? No fire truck is complete without them
@@aidanmcgregor8789 its needlessly annoying and earbleeding
@@yeoldeseawitch absolutely not, it’s the best sound on the road by far
Wait, wait, let me guess, the crew will be driving this to get groceries every 3rd day they work...
Jesus saves
He's not a Firefighter
Jesus wont save you if the building your in is on fire
What a waste of money. High rise fires are put out from inside not from spraying water through windows
plus there's no failsafe if the ladder fails....I'd stick with my aerial with 100ft and a climbable ladder instead of 200ft and no way down
The first person that is rescued by this from their window will probably disagree with you. Also, you are describing an offensive fire, not a defensive one.
@@rizz0995 wrong there is the option for back ups so you worried of failure are just paranoia
firetrucks like this with a 200++ feet skylift like this is used all around the world except in the US.
Bronto Skylift like this one is considered the no 1 brand/equipment globally
@@12345anton6789 Most of Europe called, they disagree. Most of their towers are 75 or 100 foot.
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It looks awesome but I'd still stick with an aerial. Though it has 200ft I'd still stick with 100ft with a climbable ladder so incase of a hydraulic or electrical failure firefighters can still climb down and get off the ladder safely instead of being stuck 200ft in the air....
So you would completely eliminate the ability to rescue victims from about the 10th to the 22nd floor because there might be a mechanical issue??
Risk VS reward. The reward is far better than the risk of maybe getting stuck
@@joshastana849 Agree. Firefights are paid to take risks (both calculated and roll-of-the-dice).
The hydraulic system has manually operated valves that allow the boom to be lowered if the power goes out.
In case of failure, they will rappell down with ropes 😂😂😂.
Up yo game FDNY.
That isn't how FDNY works. They would not be able to operate a beast like this in those narrow old streets. They fight high-rise fires from the inside, which is much more effective. They have the manpower, training & experience to go wherever they're needed. Toronto is a whole different animal. The vast majority of their tall buildings are recent construction. TFS intends to use this apparatus mostly to aid in high angle rescue operations. It would be impractical for fire fighting at such altitudes. The wind coming off Lake Ontario at 200' in downtown or midtown is often very significant. Even at street level, anyone who's been in Manhattan or Chicago knows the wind between tall buildings can be fierce.
Hands down the ugliest truck in North America too
Take notes Chicago & FDNY.. Wicked 🚒
Fun fact: Both FDNY and CFD have similar units. Chicago just took delivery a few years back of E-One built 137' rear-mount ladder trucks, and has operated 135' Morita and 144' Magrius (I think thats how it's spelt) ladders in the past. The FDNY meanwhile has dedicated rescue trucks called High-Rise 1 and 2 which carry all the gear needed to get people out, minus the ladder, hose and water. But given the FDNY sends 8 engines, 4 trucks, a rescue, a squad, 3 battalions, 5 ambulances, and about 2 dozen supporting units to every major building fire I don't think they have issues getting people out. Neither department needs to "take notes;" they paved the way and pioneered this shit.
It’s like a SW 500. You buy one for the OOHs and AAHs at the shooting range.