Newmarket's newest fire equipment will stop you cold: Zamboni dressed up as fire truck

Yorkregion.com
Nov. 30, 2021

Newmarket’s got Canada’s “coolest” fire truck.

The newest apparatus in the Central York Fire Services’s fleet is Z429, a Zamboni, wrapped as a fire truck.

The machine will clear the ice at the outdoor rink at Riverwalk Commons this winter.

The truck is being used as a creative campaign to get residents talking about fire safety.

“Public education for fire safety is our No. 1 priority, which is why we’re excited to bring the ‘Coolest Fire Truck in Canada’ to Newmarket’s outdoor rink for the 2021-2022 season,” fire Chief Ian Laing said.

“The pandemic restrictions have made it challenging to truly engage our community and keep fire safety top of mind while everyone is grappling with message overload. Adding Z429 to the fleet gives us an opportunity to meet people of all ages, where they are, in a safe and fun way to spark conversations about fire safety.”

While it’s clearing the ice, Z429 has one important message -- plan an escape route with your family and practise it so everyone knows what to do in case of a fire.

Your plan should include a safe place for everyone to meet outside. Teach kids how and when to call 911, The priority is to get outside first.

For more information, visit cyfs.ca.