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Title:
(1) Electric Warehouse Lift truck/Forklift (2) 6 x UTV’s (3) Taskforce Scheduled Certification/Maintenance training
Agreement Number:
26157
Agreement Value:
$611,800.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 16, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project includes the acquisition of an electric forklift for safe indoor use and alignment with the City's Green Initiative, six (6) Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) to enhance mobility and equipment transport during operations, and ongoing certification training for Canada Task Force 3 (CAN-TF3) personnel to meet provincial technical rescue standards. These investments support operational efficiency, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcome of this project is to ensure that Canada Task Force 3 (CAN-TF3) remains properly equipped and trained to respond to emergencies and disasters affecting urban centres. By investing in modern equipment and nationally recognized training, CAN-TF3 will continue to meet the operational standards required for coordinated, timely, and effective disaster response. This investment ensures that CAN-TF3 is equipped with the necessary tools to support logistics and warehouse operations, contributing to reduced response times and improved operational efficiency for search and rescue activities.

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M3H 5R9
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q3-00020
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Additional Information:

The purpose of this amendment is to increase the Public Safety Canada funding amount from $516,000 to $611,800.

Amendment Date
Dec 18, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
City of Toronto - Toronto Fire Services
Federal Riding Name:
York Centre
Federal Riding Number:
35120
Program:
(HUSAR) Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Program
Program Purpose:

Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) is the most technically specialized form of USAR. HUSAR Task Forces are interdisciplinary teams comprised of specialists from across the emergency response spectrum. Capabilities include search and rescue, communications, logistics, emergency medical assistance, technical and canine search, and structural assessment. The HUSAR program supports Canada's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue capacity by strengthening the abilities of six urban search and rescue Task Forces across Canada.

Amendments:
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