As Whitby Fire’s seventh staffed frontline vehicle, Engine 36 is aimed to strengthen emergency response, reinforces public safety, and supports the department’s ongoing commitment to readiness and service excellence.
Elizabeth Roy, Whitby Mayor, stated that “Growth requires action. By investing in new equipment, a new fire station, and additional firefighters, we are taking decisive steps to protect our residents and ensure Whitby Fire and Emergency Services is equipped to respond quickly and effectively when seconds matter most.”
Michael Hickey, Fire Chief Whitby Fire and Emergency Services added “Engine 36 reflects years of planning to meet Whitby’s growing needs. It boosts our ability to respond today and prepares us for tomorrow. Along with Station 6 and new firefighter roles, it strengthens firefighter safety and service delivery. Thank you to the Mayor and Council for their support.”
“Placing an additional truck into service is an important investment in community and firefighter safety. It supports the need for adequate staffing to maintain effective response times and deliver the high level of service the residents of Whitby expect and deserve.” Whitby Professional Firefighters Association was quoted stating.
- A push‑in ceremony is a fire service tradition where firefighters symbolically push a new truck into the station bay, honouring the days of horse‑drawn apparatus.
- Until Station #6 opens, Engine 36 will operate out of Station #4 at 734 Dundas Street.
- In 2024, Whitby Fire and Emergency Services responded to 7,383 emergency calls, making it one of the busiest departments in Durham Region.