Toronto Fire Services Officially Opens New Fire Station in Downsview Park
Sourced from the City of Toronto
Today, Mayor John Tory joined Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg, Councillor James Pasternak (York Centre) and other guests to celebrate the official opening of Toronto’s newest fire station, Fire Station 144, at 2945 Keele St. in Downsview Park.
The new station was designed by Thomas Brown Architects Inc. as an efficient and environmentally conscious emergency services facility that allows for natural light, uses robust materials for longer service life and includes a green roof.
This is the 84th Toronto fire station in the city. In addition to being operational, this station will house Toronto Fire Services’ Fire Investigations team.
Located in the southwest corner of Downsview Park and strategically located in close proximity to more than 1,000 new homes, this fire station plays an important role in serving York Centre’s growing community, along with enhancing fire protection performance capabilities on a city-wide basis.
Quotes:
“We’re proud to officially open Toronto’s newest fire station, Station 144, located in Downsview Park. This new facility will help support the work that our Toronto Fire Services does every day and every night to keep our city safe.”
– Mayor John Tory
“This new fire station will provide the residents of Downsview with the assurance and peace of mind that first responders will arrive at an incident or fire in time to prevent deaths, injuries and property damage. With residential and commercial growth planned in the area for the coming years, the opening of this facility now supports the philosophy that safety comes first and seconds count.”
– Councillor James Pasternak (York Centre), Chair of the Infrastructure & Environment Committee
“Toronto Fire Station 144, an important addition to the Toronto Fire Services portfolio, enables us to continue to provide world-class fire protection to our growing city. In addition to serving as an operational fire station, this purpose-built facility is home to our Fire Investigations team, providing the specialized space and facilities that are required by this unique and specialized unit, including secure storage and decontamination areas.”
– Fire Chief Matthew Pegg
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