Town of Erin Fire & Emergency Services Receives the Fire Underwriters Survey Rating for Superior Tanker Shuttle Service
What is the Fire Underwriters Survey Rating?
The Superior Tanker Shuttle Service test administered by Insurers' Advisory Organization (IAO) staff forms part of the Fire Underwriters Survey Rating for the municipality. To achieve the accreditation the Fire Service must be able to:
- Within 5 minutes of the first apparatus (pump) arriving on the fire scene (test site), be flowing a minimum of 900 litres/minute (200/GPM) of water and
- Maintain the flow uninterrupted for two hours.
The test site must be within 8 kilometers of the fire station and must be at least 5 kilometers from the location where the tankers are reloaded.
Upgraded Rating
As a result of successfully completing the test, the Town of Erin was given the following Fire Underwriters Survey Rating:
- "Superior Tanker Shuttle" listing for residential properties in the rural area within 8 kilometers by road of a fire station.
What Does Accreditation Mean to Rural Residents?
Successfully completing the test indicates that the Town of Erin Fire & Emergency Services is able to effectively transport water to fire incident scenes through out our community. For those residents within 8 km of a station it means at least 900 litres/minute can be transported and applied to a fire. 900 litres/minute is equivalent to the flow of two 45 mm attach hose lines - in many instances what is required to effectively bring a typical house fire under control.
Many insurance companies recognize the Superior Tanker Shuttle. Those rural residents with homes within 8 km of a fire station, by road, and those rural businesses within 5 km of a fire station may receive a reduction in insurance premiums. Rural residents should contact their insurance agent and ask if they qualify for a rate reduction.
Regardless of the potential impact on insurance rates, the Superior Tanker Shuttle means the Town of Erin Fire & Emergency Services has demonstrated an ability to transport water to rural fire scenes to protect our citizens.
How Far Are You From A Fire Station?
There are two fire stations within the Town of Erin. Station #10 is located at 1 Erinville Drive at the north end of the Village of Erin. Station #50 is located at 1 Station Road in Hillsburgh. Areas within the Town of Erin protected by the Fire Departments in Guelph/Eramosa and Halton Hills (Acton) are also eligible. If you drive directly from your home to the fire station, you can check the distance on your car's odometer. In order to find if you qualify, you can use the interactive mapping available at: http://gis.county.wellingis.wellington.ca/gton.on.ca/Internet/onpoint (external link).
If you are unsure, please contact the fire department for assistance.
Chief Dan Callaghan
519-855-4407 Ext. 243
dan.callaghan@erin.ca