Tanker Shuttle Accreditation Message

Tanker Shuttle Accreditation demonstrates the ability of STIRLING-RAWDON FIRE DEPARTMENT to combat fires in rural areas quickly and effectively by providing a continuous flow of water to fire scenes far from municipal fire hydrants.

What is Tanker Shuttle Accreditation?

Tanker Shuttle Accreditation is a test that is part of the Fire Underwriters Survey Rating for a municipality and provides fire hydrant protected insurance ratings for areas of the Township. The main requirement for Tanker Shuttle Accreditation are:

• Within five minutes of the first pumper arriving on scene of the fire, firefighters must be able to pump a minimum of 900 litres per minute or 200 gallons a minute
• Must be able to maintain the minimum water flow uninterrupted for 2 hours

The test must be within 8 km of the fire station and must be at least 5 km from a water source where the tankers are refilled.

What Does the Accreditation Mean to Rural Residents?

Some insurance companies recognize the Tanker Shuttle Accreditation rating. Rural residences within 8 km of a fire station and rural businesses within 5 km of a fire station may receive an insurance reduction. Contact your insurance agent to see if you qualify for the reduction.

Most importantly, the Tanker Shuttle Accreditation demonstrates that STIRLING-RAWDON FIRE DEPARTMENT has the ability to transport water to rural fire scenes to protect their citizens.