Effective as of October 9, 2024, Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services has upgraded its accreditation for "Superior Tanker Shuttle Service" from Dwelling Protection Grade to Public Fire Protection Classification.
The Superior Tanker Shuttle Service test forms part of the Fire Underwriters Survey rating for the municipality, which is used to determine fire insurance rates. Achievement of the Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation generally provides for hydrant protected insurance ratings for areas of the municipality not equipped with fire hydrants
This accreditation now applies to commercial properties in rural areas located within five (5) kilometers by road of a fire station in Lincoln in addition to single-family residential properties in the rural areas within eight (8) kilometers by road of a fire station.
Requirements to Achieve Superior Tanker Shuttle Service Accreditation
The basic requirements for residential accreditation, known as Dwelling Protection Grade (DPG) are:
- Within five (5) minutes of arriving at a fire scene, firefighters must deliver a minimum of 900 litres (200 gallons) of water per minute; and
- Maintain that water flow uninterrupted for two (2) hours.
The requirements for commercial lines accreditation, known as Public Fire Protection Classification (PFPC) are:
- Within ten (10) minutes of arriving at a fire scene, firefighters must deliver a minimum of 2,000 litres (400 gallons) of water per minute; and
- Maintain that water flow uninterrupted for two (2) hours.
Benefits of the Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation
Many insurance companies recognize the Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation which provides a significant reduction in annual fire insurance premiums.
As a result of this accreditation by Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services:
- Lincoln residents who own detached dwellings within 8 kilometres by road of a fire station and within 5 kilometres of an approved water supply may be eligible to receive a cost reduction in their fire insurance rates from insurers in Canada.
- Owners of commercial properties in Lincoln within 5 kilometres by road of a fire station and within 2.5 kilometres of an approved water supply may be eligible to receive a cost reduction in their fire insurance rates from insurers in Canada.
- Rural property owners are encouraged to contact their insurance agent to ask if their insurance company offers a rate reduction. Please print this document and take to your insurer.
- For further information, contact your insurance agent or the Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services at 905-563-2799, ext. 601.
Accredited Fire Station Coverage
The Superior Tanker Shuttle Accreditation applies to properties located within the specified distances of the following stations in Lincoln:
- Fire Station 61: 4594 Ontario Street Beamsville
- Fire Station 62: 3970 Fly Road, Campden
- Fire Station 64: 3763 Nineteenth Street, Jordan